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Carefully curated by Hebton Tours, this two-week itinerary is the perfect blend of iconic ancient history, Mediterranean charm, and breathtaking geological wonders, offering a complete picture of Egypt's diverse heritage.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your adventure spans from the Great Pyramids of Giza to the Greco-Roman ruins of Alexandria by the sea. You will venture into the Fayoum desert on a 4x4 safari to witness the 40-million-year-old whale fossils at Wadi El Hitan. Traveling south, you will unravel the mysteries of the Pharaohs in Luxor\u2019s Valley of the Kings, sail the Nile in Aswan, and stand in awe before the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. 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