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Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest open-air museum", as the ruins of the Egyptian temple c...
22/05/2022

Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest open-air museum", as the ruins of the Egyptian temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the River Nile, lie the monuments, temples and tombs of the west bank Theban Necropolis, which includes the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
Thousands of tourists from all around the world arrive annually to visit Luxor's monuments, contributing greatly to the economy of the modern city.

Marsa Alam is fast becoming a premium tourist destination, especially for scuba divers. The waters here are brimming wit...
19/05/2022

Marsa Alam is fast becoming a premium tourist destination, especially for scuba divers. The waters here are brimming with marine life and pristine dive sites. Landlubbers, don’t miss the Emerald Mines and the Temple of Seti I at Khanais.

Egypt’s second-largest city with a population of around four million,Alexandria is the country’s largest seaport and the...
06/05/2022

Egypt’s second-largest city with a population of around four million,
Alexandria is the country’s largest seaport and the center of much of its maritime activity. It is also one of the oldest cities in Egypt and lies around 225 kilometers northwest of Cairo. As records suggest, Alexandria was established by Alexander the Great in around 332 BC on the site of a small village called Rhakotis. He wanted to create one of the finest capital cities in the world, and one for which his reign would go down in history.

Alexandria remained the capital of Egypt a thousand years and was immensely prosperous because of its strategic trading location between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

Among the sights, for visitors to see is the beautiful Montazah Palace, which is perched on a hill overlooking the sea.

Holidaying visitors flock to Alexandria for its good diving sites and its beaches which are among the best in Egypt if not the Mediterranean. Its most famous are the beaches of Al-Ma’moura, Mandara, Al-Assafrah, Mami, Sidi Bishr and Montazah, as well as Sidi Gaber, Rushdi, Stanley, Gleem and Cleopatra. All are dotted along the corniche, the seafront boulevard.

Nubia (/ˈnjuːbiə/) (Nobiin: Nobīn,[2] Arabic: النُوبَة, romanized: an-Nūba) is a region along the Nile river encompassin...
06/05/2022

Nubia (/ˈnjuːbiə/) (Nobiin: Nobīn,[2] Arabic: النُوبَة, romanized: an-Nūba) is a region along the Nile river encompassing the area between the first cataract of the Nile (just south of Aswan in southern Egypt) and the confluence of the Blue and White Niles (in Khartoum in central Sudan), or more strictly, Al Dabbah.
It was the seat of one of the earliest civilizations of ancient Africa, the Kerma culture, which lasted from around 2500 BC until its conquest by the New Kingdom of Egypt under Pharaoh Thutmose I around 1500 BC, whose heirs ruled most of Nubia for the next 400 years.

Nubian villages were built of stone, clay and sand, the roofs usually of jareed and grain stalks. The floors were covered with clean sand and household utensils for everyday use hung from the ceiling.

Models of Nubians in traditional houses carrying out various domestic, social and agricultural activities that reveal the traditional way of life can now be seen in the Nubia museum in Aswan.

The Great egyptian museum... Estimated opening November 2022
14/03/2022

The Great egyptian museum... Estimated opening November 2022

Tutankhamun, also spelled Tutankhamen and Tutankhamon, original name Tutankhaten, byname King Tut, (flourished 14th cent...
06/02/2022

Tutankhamun, also spelled Tutankhamen and Tutankhamon, original name Tutankhaten, byname King Tut, (flourished 14th century BCE), king of ancient Egypt (reigned 1333–23 BCE), known chiefly for his intact tomb, KV 62 (tomb 62), discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. During his reign, powerful advisers restored the traditional Egyptian religion and art, both of which had been set aside by his predecessor Akhenaten, who had led the “Amarna revolution.”

Akhenaton, or Akhnaton orig. Amenhotep IV, (r. 1353–36 BC) Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (1539–1292 BC). He came ...
06/02/2022

Akhenaton, or Akhnaton orig. Amenhotep IV, (r. 1353–36 BC) Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (1539–1292 BC). He came to power during a period of Egyptian preeminence, with Egypt controlling Palestine, Phoenicia, and Nubia. Shortly after his reign began, he began to encourage the exclusive worship of the little-known deity Aton, a sun god he regarded as the source of all blessings. Assuming the name Akhenaton (“One Useful to Aton”), he moved his capital from Thebes to present-day Tell el-Amarna to escape established religious powers and make a fresh start. A new art style that focused on the details of actual life rather than on timeless conditions became popular. In government, Akhenaton tried to recapture the old authority of the ruler, which had been largely diverted to bureaucrats and officials, but his focus on his new religion to the exclusion of affairs of state resulted in the disintegration of Egypt’s Asian empire. He was succeeded by two of his sons-in-law, Smenkhkare and Tutankhamen, but after Tutankhamen’s early death the army took over the throne, and Akhenaton’s new religion was abandoned.

Grand Reopening of ‘The Sphinx Avenue'Egypt has opened the 3,000-year-old Avenue of Sphinxes to the public Thursday in a...
29/11/2021

Grand Reopening of ‘The Sphinx Avenue'

Egypt has opened the 3,000-year-old Avenue of Sphinxes to the public Thursday in an extravagant ceremony in the southern city of Luxor that follows decades of excavation efforts.

The ancient walkway, nearly two miles long and about 250 feet wide, was once named “The Path of God.” It connects the Temple of Luxor with the Temple of Karnak, just up the Nile river to the north.

Egypt to reopen Luxor’s ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes on 25 November in major ceremonyThe Ministry of Tourism and Antiq...
19/11/2021

Egypt to reopen Luxor’s ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes on 25 November in major ceremony

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Friday that Egypt will hold the reopening ceremony of the ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes (Kebash Road) in Luxor on Thursday 25.

The Avenue of the Sphinxes stretches 2,700 metres between the ancient Karnak and Luxor temples with hundreds of ram-headed statues, and sphinxes statues on both sides.

Authorities have carried out major restoration work on the road and the temples of Karnak and Luxor over the recent months.

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has invited foreign ambassadors in Egypt and a number of public figures to attend the ceremony, according to media reports.

The reopeninng of the Avenue of the Sphinxes comes as Egypt embarks on various major projects to restore historic sites and promote tourism.

Last year, Egypt inaugurated the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with a spectacular Pharaohs’ Golden Parade that transfered 22 mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to their new home.

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi recently directed officials to use the planned reopening ceremony to promote the country's soft power internationally.

El-Sisi stressed that Luxor – which has often been called the world's greatest open-air museum – reflects the richness and glory of Egypt's ancient civilization.

Dahabiya Nile CruiseGuaranteed weekly departure• Every Sunday and MondayUpriver from Esna to Aswan• 4 Nights Itinerary:*...
15/11/2021

Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Guaranteed weekly departure
• Every Sunday and Monday
Upriver from Esna to Aswan

• 4 Nights Itinerary:

*Day 1 – Boarding in Esna – El Kab – Quessia
Departure from any address in Luxor to Esna (50 km south), home port of Dahabiya The Orient. Embarkation on the Dahabiya for a 4-day cruise along the Nile between Esna and Aswan. Cruise to El Kab, the ancient town of Nekheb, to visit the remains of its temples and some of the tombs cut into the cliffs. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night. Dinner will be served on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. First night on board.

*Day 2 – Edfu – Wadi el Shat
Sail for Edfu and visit the temple of Horus, the best-preserved of all the temples in Egypt. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night; later stops will take you to small villages and the desert. Dinner will be served on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. Second night on board.

*Day 3 – Gebel el Silsila – Kom Ombo – Maniha
Sail to Gebel el Silsila and explore the ancient sandstone quarries and rock-cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti I, Ramesses II and Merenptah. The journey up the Nile continues towards the double temple of Haroeris and Sobek in Kom Ombo. Set sail for the island of Maniha, where the Dahabiya will moor for the night. Dinner will be served on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. Third night on board.

*Day 4 – Daraw – El Koubania, Aswan
Sail to Daraw and take a walking tour to the village to visit the markets of Daraw, once the last stop on the famous 40-day desert road between Sudan and Egypt. Sailing continues to the Nubian village of El Koubania, near Aswan. Fourth and last night on board.

*Day 5 – Disembarkation in Aswan
End of the Dahabiya journey in Aswan after breakfast on board. Transfer to any address in Aswan.

*Price: From 800 euros P/P in Double Cabin

15/11/2021

Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Guaranteed weekly departure
• Every Sunday and Monday
Upriver from Esna to Aswan

• 4 Nights Itinerary:

*Day 1 – Boarding in Esna – El Kab – Quessia
Departure from any address in Luxor to Esna (50 km south), home port of Dahabiya The Orient. Embarkation on the Dahabiya for a 4-day cruise along the Nile between Esna and Aswan. Cruise to El Kab, the ancient town of Nekheb, to visit the remains of its temples and some of the tombs cut into the cliffs. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night. Dinner will be served on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. First night on board.

*Day 2 – Edfu – Wadi el Shat
Sail for Edfu and visit the temple of Horus, the best-preserved of all the temples in Egypt. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night; later stops will take you to small villages and the desert. Dinner will be served on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. Second night on board.

*Day 3 – Gebel el Silsila – Kom Ombo – Maniha
Sail to Gebel el Silsila and explore the ancient sandstone quarries and rock-cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti I, Ramesses II and Merenptah. The journey up the Nile continues towards the double temple of Haroeris and Sobek in Kom Ombo. Set sail for the island of Maniha, where the Dahabiya will moor for the night. Dinner will be served on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. Third night on board.

*Day 4 – Daraw – El Koubania, Aswan
Sail to Daraw and take a walking tour to the village to visit the markets of Daraw, once the last stop on the famous 40-day desert road between Sudan and Egypt. Sailing continues to the Nubian village of El Koubania, near Aswan. Fourth and last night on board.

*Day 5 – Disembarkation in Aswan
End of the Dahabiya journey in Aswan after breakfast on board. Transfer to any address in Aswan.

*Price: From 800 euros P/P in Double Cabin

*Included
Transfers to and from any address in Luxor or Aswan to the Dahabiya, depending on the itinerary
Sightseeing, all entrance fees and English or French speaking guide services on board
Full board accommodation, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
Tea, coffee, mineral water and soft drinks throughout the voyage
Complimentary Wireless Internet Access.

Excluded
Alcoholic beverages and tipping.

Children’s Rates
Sharing cabin/suite with adults. From 1 to 4 years old – Free.
From 5 to 12 years old – 20% discount.

* Pyramids of Guizeh, the Sphinx & Saquarrah Pyramids-In the morning, we'll go to visit the 3 PYRAMIDS OF GIZA( Great Py...
01/10/2021

* Pyramids of Guizeh, the Sphinx & Saquarrah Pyramids

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In the morning, we'll go to visit the 3 PYRAMIDS OF GIZA( Great Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions) and a close-up look at The Sphinx.

+Lunch
+And we'll continue to visit SAQQARRAH , one of the most extensive archaeological sites from the old Kingdom which comprise many important monuments such as the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and Pyramid of Unas.
+End of the day and back to the hotel.

*Price: 80 $ PP

-Price includes:

-A private AC transport from the hotel and back again.

- A Guide (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish...)

-All tickets and
entrance fees

-Lunch

-Children from 0-6 years 50% deduction from price
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If you want to see legends... Then visit Egypt
25/09/2021

If you want to see legends... Then visit Egypt

**LuxorFamed for the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the Memorial Temple of Hatshepsut, the Nile-side town of Lu...
24/09/2021

**Luxor

Famed for the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the Memorial Temple of Hatshepsut, the Nile-side town of Luxor in Upper Egypt has a glut of tourist attractions.

This is ancient Thebes, power base of the New Kingdom pharaohs, and home to more sights than most can see on one visit.

While Luxor's East Bank holds the modern city, with its vibrant souq; the two temples of Karnak and Luxor; and the museum; the West Bank's lush farmland and barren cliffs are where the vast majority of Luxor's tourist attractions sit, with so many tomb and temple sights that it has been called the biggest open-air museum in the world.

Spend a few days here exploring the colorful wall art of the tombs and gazing in awe at the colossal columns in the temples, and you'll see why Luxor continues to fascinate historians and archaeologists.

**Nile Cruise Egypt is defined by the Nile. For many visitors, a multi-day cruise upon this famed waterway that saw the ...
24/09/2021

**Nile Cruise

Egypt is defined by the Nile. For many visitors, a multi-day cruise upon this famed waterway that saw the rise of the Pharaonic era is a highlight of their Egypt trip.

Cruising the Nile is also the most relaxing way to see the temples that stud the banks of the river on the route between Luxor and Aswan, plus sunrise and sunset over the date-palm-studded river banks, backed by sand dunes, is one of Egypt's most tranquil vistas.

The two famous sights on a Nile Cruise are the Temple of Kom Ombo and Edfu's Temple of Horus, where all the big cruise boats stop.

If you'd prefer a less crowded and slower experience, though, and don't mind "roughing it" a bit, you can also cruise the Nile by felucca (Egypt's traditional lateen-sailed wooden boats), which also allows you to create your own itinerary.

The vast amount of cruise boat itineraries depart from either Luxor and Aswan, but feluccas can only be chartered for multi-day trips from Aswan.

Egypt's most tranquil town is Aswan, set upon the winding curves of the Nile. Backed by orange-hued dunes, this is the p...
24/09/2021

Egypt's most tranquil town is Aswan, set upon the winding curves of the Nile. Backed by orange-hued dunes, this is the perfect place to stop and unwind for a few days and soak up the chilled-out atmosphere.

Take the river ferry across to Elephantine Island and stroll the colorful streets of the Nubian villages.

Ride a camel to the desert monastery of St. Simeon on the East Bank. Or just drink endless cups of tea on one of the riverboat restaurants, while watching the lateen-sailed feluccas drift past.

Make sure to jump aboard a felucca at sunset to sail around Aswan's islands. This is by far, Aswan's most popular activity and the most relaxing way to take in the local sights.

There are plenty of historic sites here and numerous temples nearby, including Philae Temple on its island, but one of Aswan's most popular things to do is simply kicking back and watching the river life go by.

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