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
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.
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
Take to the sk y in Luxor 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.
OLD C AIRO & ITS COPTIC QUARTER
Explore the winding alleys of Coptic Cairo and visit
the Old Quar ter of the Egyptian capital. 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 temples at Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. The temples were moved from their
original location in 1968 during the construc tion of
the A swan Dam. Mar vel at the statues of Ramses II
that embellish the façade of the Great Temple, then
visit the temple dedicated to Queen Nefer tari.
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF
EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION
Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
Experience a unique insight into Egyptian
civilization, from prehistor y to present day, during
a guided tour of the museum.
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