Imagine the ancient wisdom and skill of the Egyptians,
dating back thousands of years where hieroglyphics serve
as 5,000 -year-old postcards from the past. The pyramids,
the Great Sphinx, and a wealth of statues, sculptures, obelisks,
and murals still stand today, mystifying the modern world with
their unique magnificence.
For the past century or so, archaeological 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.
Explore the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, home
to a vast collection of antiquities including the treasures of
King Tutankhamen. We will now be including a visit to
this much-anticipated museum as part of the
Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
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.
Accompanied by an expert Egyptologist, a voyage 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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Egypt
DESTINATION GUIDE
Explore Egypt's treasures along the Nile with expert
Egyptologists. Visit ancient temples, vibrant souks
and return to unrivalled elegance aboard our
signature river ships.
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