Imagine the wisdom and skill of the
Egyptians dating back thousands of
years. Hieroglyphics send us a
5,000 -year-old postcard. The pyramids
and the Great Sphinx, a wealth of
statues, sculptures, obelisks and murals
still standing, mystifying the modern-
day with their unique magnificence.
For the past century or so, archeological
interest in ancient Egypt has run high,
especially following the 1922 discovery
of the tomb of King Tutankhamun in
Luxor's Valley of the Kings. Explore this
treasure trove along with the tombs of
the Valley of the Queens, the resting
place of the pharaohs' wives including
Queen Nefertari and Queen Hatshepsut.
In Luxor, explore the sprawling temple
of Karnak with its 136 soaring pillars.
Visit Khan el-Khalili, Cairo's most famous
outdoor souk, tour the Museum of
Egyptian Antiquities and admire its
incredible collection of artefacts.
In Aswan, visit a local market and
explore its spice-scented alleys then
enjoy a scenic voyage on a felucca, a
traditional Egyptian wooden sailboat.
Receive a warm welcome when you
stop by a Nubian village to get a
glimpse of their day-to-day life and
visit Philae Temple – the small, elegant
Temple of Isis.
Accommpanied by an expert
Egyptologist a cruise along the life-
giving Nile River is like travelling
through time while uncovering the
secrets of one of the world's most
advanced cultures.
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