You may think you’ve seen most of these sites and sights in the Movies and on TV – but nothing possibly prepares you for the awe-inspiring spectacle of the real thing. We’re talking Gods, Kings and Pharaohs; land simmering in the sun, steeped in myth and religion, legend and history; a time span from Tutankhamen to Lawrence of Arabia; timeless monuments and epic battles, diverse cultures and some of the most ancient civilisations in the world.