The highlights of a world cruise include those ports where ships schedule an extended stay or offer the opportunity to set out on multiple-day inland tours to some of the world's great attractions by leaving the ship in one port and reboarding in the next. Some of the most compelling include excursions to Machu Picchu; a viewing of the Taj Mahal; and tours of the splendors of ancient Egypt, including the Great Pyramids and the legendary Sphinx. A large part of the allure of a world cruise is the opportunity to visit exotic parts like the Seychelles off the coast of Africa, or Vanuatu in the South Pacific, or Goa in India.