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10/02/2025

Classic Egypt - Cairo and the Nile -

31/01/2025

Travel Bulletin River cruising and a great option for Nile cruise enthusiasts! Check it out!

22/01/2025

Alternative wonders: why Egypt’s Colossi of Memnon are Alice Morrison giants of history: "Emerging from the heat shimmer, these two enormous statues in Luxor appear completely otherwordly – like giants in a wheat field"

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/jan/22/why-colossi-of-memnon-are-my-wonder-of-the-world-luxor-egypt?CMP=share_btn_url

Emerging from the heat shimmer, these two enormous statues in Luxor appear completely otherwordly – like giants in a wheat field

17/01/2025

At the same time, bookings to Egypt are surging. Philip Breckner, director of Discover Egypt, said: “I see an upturn, yes. There’s quite a few people saying, ‘We spoke to you last September and October, we made an inquiry, but we weren’t ready to book because of the ongoing situation, but now we would like to go’.

“They’re booking [Nile] cruises, Cairo, Alexandria, everything, Red Sea. It’s all booking.

“We’ve had last-minute bookings for people to go next week and in February and March, and we have the availability.”

Mr Breckner, who has been in the travel industry for 35 years, said: “The ultimate trip would be combining Egypt, Israel and Jordan. If there is a lasting peace, that certainly will build up and flights will start up again between Egypt and Israel.”

Since the start of the year, the Egyptian authorities have revealed new discoveries near Luxor on the Nile, including rock-cut tombs dating back almost four millennia.

The full opening of the much-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum has not yet happened. “I think it will be a major thing with if and when they move the Tutankhamun collection there,” Mr Breckner said.

The Independent

At the same time, bookings to Egypt are surging. Philip Breckner, director of Discover Egypt, said: “I see an upturn, yes. There’s quite a few people saying, ‘We spoke to you last September and October, we made an inquiry, but we weren’t ready to book because of the ongoing situation, but now we would like to go’.
“They’re booking [Nile] cruises, Cairo, Alexandria, everything, Red Sea. It’s all booking.
“We’ve had last-minute bookings for people to go next week and in February and March, and we have the availability.”
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17/01/2025

Manchester Ancient Egypt Society's next lecture on Monday 10th February will feature Patryk Chudzik,

The History of Deir el-Bahri, (in light of recent excavations at the Hathor Cult Complex of Hatshepsut Temple).

19:30 - 21:30 GMT.
Members FREE. Guests £5 via Eventbrite, follow link.

https://maesweb.org.uk/meetings/

17/01/2025

NASA's 'Image of the Day' highlights a stunning nighttime view of Cairo!

17/01/2025

14/01/2025

A gem, combine a stay here with a classic Nile cruise too!

The ultimate sunny Friday to gather with loved ones over a meal.

14/01/2025

Under the theme "The Good News", the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization opened a temporary archaeological exhibition, in the Egyptian Textile Hall, about the masterpieces of Coptic art.

13/01/2025

Art in the Amarna period looks a little different to other periods in ancient Egypt. Egyptologists and other scholars have often commented on the realistic nature of Amarna Art and some have even suggested that these depictions are so accurate that the king's physical infirmities can be detected. Amarna art is the most distinctive in all of Egypt's history and its difference in style is often interpreted as realism.

The Amarna Period of ancient Egypt was the era of the reign of Akhenaten (1353-1336 BCE), known as 'the heretic king'. In the 5th year of his reign (c. 1348 BCE), he issued sweeping religious reforms which resulted in the suppression of the traditional polytheistic/henotheistic religious beliefs of the culture and the elevation of his personal god Aten to supremacy.

Art in the Amarna period looks a little different to other periods in ancient Egypt. Egyptologists and other scholars have often commented on the realistic nature of Amarna Art and some have even suggested that these depictions are so accurate that the king's physical infirmities can be detected. Amarna art is the most distinctive in all of Egypt's history and its difference in style is often interpreted as realism.

Unlike the images from other dynasties of Egyptian history, works from the Amarna Period depict the royal family with elongated necks and arms and spindly legs. Scholars have theorized that perhaps the king "suffered from a genetic disorder called Marfan's syndrome" (Hawass, 36) which would account for these depictions of him and his family as so lean and seemingly oddly-proportioned.

A much more likely reason for this style of art, however, is the king's religious beliefs. The Aten was seen as the one true god who presided over all and infused all living things through life-giving, transformative rays. Envisioned as a sun disk whose rays ended in hands touching and caressing those on earth, Aten not only gave life but dramatically changed the lives of believers. Perhaps, then, the elongation of the figures in these images was intended to show human transformation when touched by the power of the Aten.

Full article by Joshua J. Mark.

Image: Colossal sandstone statue of Amenhotep IV, known as Akhenaten from the 5th year of his reign. Karnak, Amarna Period, 18th Dynasty (by Dmitry Denisenkov).

13/01/2025

So much to marvel at, yet nothing beat seeing Egypt's 'giants' in situ, make 2025 or 2026 the year to enjoy all that classic Egypt has to offer, visit www.discoveregypt.co.uk

‘My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!’ 👑

Percy Shelley wrote his iconic sonnet ‘Ozymandias’ – a reflection on the ravages of time and the impermanence of legacy – in response to this colossal Egyptian statue of Ramesses II.

Which artworks make you want to put pen to paper?

09/01/2025

Ultimate 14-night Nile Cruise Cairo to Aswan -

07/01/2025

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities has announced the discovery of a tomb for a royal physician and sorcerer to Pharaoh Pepi II (died c. 2216 BCE). Doctor Teti Neb Fu specialized in snake and scorpion bites + dentistry.

03/01/2025

2025 starts right here 👇

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31/12/2024

As 2024 wraps up, it is time for a short annual review of articles published and podcasts made that highlighted our programme to Egypt.
It might seem pointless to shout about a timeless nation, and 2024 has been a good year as we look forward to welcoming 2025 travellers!

17/12/2024

Classic Egypt 10-nights at £2265pp -

17/12/2024

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year from Discover Egypt!

17/12/2024

Classic Egypt 10-nights Cairo and Nile from £2265pp -