From top left
Market in Luxor,
The Temple of
Karnak, The Valley
of the Kings.
MORNING
It's little wonder so much has been
written about the ancient city of
Sybiz luxol. Everywhere you look,
you are bound to be inspired to
majestic architecture to landscapes
and what can be a different era.
Also, the shopping and bargain
hunters will find their match in the
Old Market, where you can pick up
unusual souvenirs and clothes or
fabrics made from renowned
Egyptian cotton. Wherever you seek
this ancient city will have something
for every type of explorer, visit one
of the most breathtaking temples in
Luxor, the spiritual capital of Egypt
for 15 centuries. The Temple of
Luxor is a magnificent, ancient
Egyptian complex that we built in
approximately 1400 BC by
Amenhotep three, and Rancis to
enter through its massive pylons. As
you explore your guide will interpret
the ancient hieroglyphs, some of
which illustrate the extravagant
OPEC festival held to ensure a good
harvest. You will also see remains of
the Avenue of the sphinxes which
links works or to Carnac.
Beyond was the Great Court of
Rancis to whose walls are adorned
with the names and titles of his 17
sons in 1989. During the period of
restoration, a case of 26 statues was
found here, very high priests in
Roman times.
AFTERNOON
Visit the Temple of Karnak, among
the world's largest ancient temple
complexes. Marvel at its great
Hypostyle Hall, a forest of 136
ancient columns that once
supported a towering ceiling, and its
huge sacred lake. This massive
complex, embellished over centuries
by every major pharaoh, could fit
the equivalent of 10 cathedrals
within its walls. After time here,
continue to the Luxor Heritage
Centre, the aim of which is to
enlighten visitors on Egypt's long
and rich history. Explore the centre's
interactive showcase documenting
the country's history from ancient
times to the present on nine
connected flat-screen televisions,
offering a 180-degree panorama.
Tour the Forsan al-Sama'a Hall,
with its exhibits featuring
astrological equipment and the 3D
Show Hall, home to selected
archaeological pieces from the
Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic eras.
Afterwards visit the library which
houses more than 10,000 books on
Egyptian history in several languages
and features a dedicated map room.
EVENING
Once you've explored the city to
your heart's content, be sure to
make your way back to your ship for
a delicious dinner and
entertainment featuring regional
music.
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