Skopje Fortress Kale is a historic site dating to 6th century. Only a few restored walls remain since the massive 1963 earthquake, but this magnificent ancient fortress is well worth a visit since it is among the landmarks of the North Macedonian capital and reveals panoramic views of the Vardar River.

At the top of Mount Vodno in the village of Gorno Nerezi, is located one of the most significant cultural and historical monuments in the region - the charming 12th-century St. Pantelejmon Monastery. Here you have the chance to explore the spectacular series of frescos which present the remarkable Byzantine art.

On the edge of Cairo, the Giza Necropolis is home to the last remaining wonder of the ancient world — the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Alongside it stand the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, part of a vast complex that includes tombs, causeways, temples, and smaller pyramids built for queens and nobles. The scale alone is enough to stop you in your tracks. Just below the pyramids sits the Great Sphinx of Giza — carved from a single piece of limestone, with the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh, likely Khafre. At around 73 metres long and 20 metres high, it’s one of the largest sculptures in the world.