For sand, sun and zero need for snow tires, head to Egypt with custom travel pros Heritage Tours. With an incredible 55.1 percent increase in international tourists in 2017, Egypt is the hot new destination — a natural addition to Heritage Tours’ private tour portfolio. With a strong commitment to authenticity and detailed itinerary planning, Heritage Tours is ready to immerse travelers into the history of one of the world’s most historically iconic destinations.

Among the multitude of experiences offered are a private tour of Cairo to view the Great Pyramid, a royal mortuary and the area’s many ancient pyramids and temples; a motorboat excursion on the Nile to Soheil Island’s Nubian Village to visit with a Nubian family; a visit to The Valley of the Golden Mummies in the White Desert; and a chance to peruse architectural treasures from the Islamic world on Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatimi Street in Cairo.

Other options include visits to see prehistoric rock art in the Swimmer’s Cave and the natural tektite glass formations at the Silica Glass Field; sailing aboard a luxurious dahabiya between Luxor and Aswan on a private Nile cruise; and floating above the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in a hot air balloon. Travelers can also choose to discover Egypt’s wine culture in Gianaclis while picking grapes and learning about bottling and aging; or take a wellness break in Siwa’s landscape of mineral springs, salt lakes and olive groves. A sample 11-day, 10-night itinerary for two begins at $5,395 per person, with daily breakfast and select dinners.