b"Best TimesValley of the Kings, LuxorFelucca boat near Temple of Philae, Aswan EGYPTICONIC LANDMARKS AND A NILE CRUISEFebruary in Egypt has the double advantage of agreeable weather and slightly fewer crowds than in the peak months. You can tour Cairo's key sites, the Pyramids of Giza, the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum (opening in late 2024), the bustling Khan el-Khalili Market, and the Alabaster Mosque at a leisurely pace. The comfortable weather is also excellent for a guided walking tour of Coptic Cairo to see some of the oldest religious shrines in the world and the ruins of an ancient Roman fortress. Take a Nile cruise to Luxor and Aswan (or vice versa), where the history of this region comes alive at key archaeological PHOTO: MICHAEL STARKIE ON UNSPLASH (VALLEY OF THE KINGS)sites filled with untold treasures. Hiking the Perito Moreno glacier Take a sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of Kings before you ARGENTINALOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK IN PATAGONIA explore its depths. Magnificent Los Glaciares National Park in Argentine Patagonia is famed for its magnificent glaciers,Luxor Temple with two huge statues especially Perito Moreno, and the towering Fitz Roy massif. February is peak summertime,of Ramses II in front, Karnak Temple, with long days and mild temperatures. Make the most of the perfect weather with guidedand the Temple of Isis on Philae hikes, boat tours, and glacier walks from El Calafate, the gateway to the national park.Islandare but a handful of the Take a boat trip through the icebergs around Upsala Glacier to Estancia Cristina on Lagodelights that await you. On your Nile Argentinos shore, where you can learn about life on a Patagonian ranch. Drive to thecruise, mild weather lets you soak in world-famous Perito Moreno Glacier and stroll around the boardwalks and balconies forboth sun and scenery from the deck. views of this gigantic mass of ice. Accessible from El Chalten in the north of the park isIn Aswan, at sunset, experience Mount Fitz Roy (Mt. Chalten), a beacon for hiking and trekking enthusiasts. Its hiking trailsthe most magical moments with a lead to iconic viewpoints like Laguna de los Tres, with breathtaking views of Fitz Roy andfelucca boat ride on the Niles serene the surrounding glacial lakes. Vibrant summer flora adds to the scenic beauty of thesewaters, watching flocks of birds walks in February.glide past.hayesandjarvis.co.uk/patagoniahayesandjarvis.co.uk/nile-cruise10 \x1a HAYES JARVIS"