CAI → LXR

The Pyramid Fields

A sequence of world-famous sites including Saqqara's Step Pyramid and the unique Bent and Red Pyramids of Dahshur.

Libyan Desert

The vast, golden expanse of the Western Desert featuring dramatic limestone escarpments.

Valley of the Kings

The rugged, sun-bleached hills of the Theban mapping where the pharaohs were buried.

Hatshepsut Temple

The stunning terraced mortuary temple carved directly into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

Colossi of Memnon

Two massive stone statues standing guard over the ancient West Bank floodplains.

The Green Ribbon

The stark, linear contrast between the lush green agricultural land of the Nile Valley and the barren desert sand.

Eastern Desert Wadis

Deep, winding dry riverbeds carved into the high desert plateaus of the Maaza region.

Nile River Meanders

Clear views of the river's path and the traditional feluccas sailing near the cities of Minya and Asyut.

Red Sea Hills

On clear days, the jagged peaks of the Eastern Desert mountain range are visible on the far horizon.

Karnak Temple

As the plane banks for its final approach into LXR, the massive columns and pylons of Karnak are often visible.