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NILE VALLEY
Egypt’s Southern Nile Valley is the flag-bearer for the country’s return to travel’s super league, and its near-incomparable historical itinerary represents a superb deal in 2019. World-class ancient sites hugging the Nile south from Luxor to Aswan are accessible for a few pounds. It’s easy to make inexpensive arrangements for all but a handful of big-ticket temples and tombs, which are more than worth the admission price themselves. Factor in easy access from Europe, and it’s a great time for that Nile cruise or desert adventure.