Mediterranean Sea Alexandria Cairo
Dead Sea Jordan
Saudi Arabia Libya Egypt Abu Simbel
Luxor Esna
Edfou Aswan Red Sea Amada Lake Nasser
Chad
Sudan 89 What not to miss ●
Cairo – The bustling heart of Egypt with warm, friendly locals and a wealth of sightseeing opportunities.
● Visit an ancient bazaar in Cairo – Haggle for cut-price souvenirs. ● City of Giza – Home of the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
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The oft overlooked pyramids of Saqqara and Memphis – Contain the gigantic statue of Rameses II.
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From Luxor, cruise the Nile in comfort – On-board a Nile Cruise boat, stopping at all the best sites en-route.
● Evenings on-board – Dine before relaxing on the deck with a nightcap. ●
Karnak and Luxor – The former for the Great Temple of Amen and the Great Hypostyle Hall and the latter for the statues guarding Luxor Temple which are magnificent!
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The Valley of the Kings & Queens – Explore on foot or by bike, stopping at the impressive and colourful tombs of the kings.
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The rural town of Kom Ombo – Home to a remarkable temple built in the 2nd Century BC.
● The Aswan High Dam – One of the modern wonders of the world. ●
The Temple of Philae – Ancient site that was dismantled and reconstructed after being partially flooded in the late 1900s.
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Agha Khan’s Mausoleum – Temporarily swap the grandeur of your boat for a cruise on the Nile in a traditional felucca, sailing to Elephantine Island to see the Agha Khan’s Mausoleum.
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Enjoy an introduction to a Nubian family who live on the banks of the Nile – A great opportunity to learn more about the traditions, customs and lifestyle of the local people.
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An early morning flight to the spectacular temple complex at Abu Simbel, which was dismantled and rebuilt 60m higher to avoid flooding despite being built 3,000 years previously!
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A hot air balloon ride at dawn over the city of Luxor – A once in a lifetime perspective on the world’s greatest outdoor museum
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Wadi El Seboua – Named the Valley of the Lions after the 8 sphinxes that guard the Nubian Temple which was built to honour Rameses II.
For more information visit
worldwidejourneys.virginholidays.co.uk
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