O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y
A B U S I M B E L , EG Y P T K H A N E L- K H A L I L I M A R K E T, C A I R O
TEMPLES OF PHIL AE SOUND
& LIGHT SHOW
Begin this exciting tour with a boat cruise to Aglika
Island. Disembark and stroll through the Temples of
Philae complex while rainbow- coloured lights dance
across the walls of the temples, bringing their past
to life.
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
Take to the sk y with an experienced balloonist and
guide as you rise above the Nile's west bank for
spec tacular sunrise views over the ancient temples
and burial grounds of the Valleys of the Kings and
Queens.
COPTIC QUARTER & JEWISH
SYNAGOGUE
Meet your guide and set of f to discover the Christian
Quar ter of Cairo. Explore the Coptic Museum, which
holds the largest collec tion of Christian ar tefac ts in
the world, then visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue and
the Hanging Church.
THE TEMPLES AT ABU SIMBEL
Visit the monolithic temples at Abu Simbel — a
UNESCO World Heritage site. Mar vel at the statues
of Ramses II that embellish the façade of the Great
Temple, then visit the Small Temple, dedicated to
Queen Nefer tari and adorned with rare Egyptian ar t.
KHAN EL-KHALILI MARKET & DINNER
Drive to Khan el-Khalili, the sprawling outdoor
marketplace where Old Cairo comes to life, and
browse its stalls selling brassware, lanterns and
jeweller y. Af ter wards, enjoy a t ypical Egyptian
dinner at local restaurant.
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