Egypt, a walk through ancient history
I want to goEgypt
Northern Africa
Egypt is the cradle of modern civilization. You will hear how the temples tell the story, navigate through centuries of battles, beliefs and magnificent architectural works... Want to know more?
Elena Gatius
Travel Designer & Communication Strategist.
- Related topics:
- Egypt, Northern Africa, Africa, Culture, Expeditions & Cruises, Family
The Abu Simbel Temples capture the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom period. They illustrate the Nubian ceremony of the sun festival when the sun's rays pass through the temple of Abu Simbel and illuminate the faces of the gods Amun-Ra, Ramses II and Ra-Horakhty.
The Temple of Philae is one of the four temples where the events of the legend of Isis, Osiris and Horus are represented.
The Temple of Kom Ombo is characterized by the uniqueness of its architecture, a completely symmetrical structure with two entrances, two hypostyle halls and two sanctuaries dedicated to two gods: Haroeris and Sobek. The Valley of the Kings is part of Ancient Thebes and its necropolis was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.
Key points:
Location: Egypt, North Africa
Transportation: Regular or private flight
Lodging: St Regis Cairo, Sofitel Old Catarats, Oberoi, Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Cruise
Activities: Felucca sailing, historical and cultural visits, hot-air balloon flights
Gastronomy: varied and with African and European influences.
Best season: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
The Temples of Luxor and Karnak, the main center of the cult of Egypt dedicated to Amun, the great god of the New Empire and you can not miss the great Alexandria, that during the Hellenistic period was an important port city and home to a lighthouse that is included in the seven wonders of the ancient world without forgetting the largest Library of the ancient world.
Discover ancient routes, ancient monuments, magnificent temples and five thousand years of Egyptian culture on a luxury cruise on the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan.
And we can not miss Cairo, where in addition to the Egyptian National Museum, the souk and a great gastronomic variety, you will have the opportunity to contemplate the Pyramids of Giza, one of the magical and charming enclaves, the most emblematic vestiges of Egyptian civilization. You will observe the grandeur of the three pyramids of Keops, Kephren and Mycerinos.
Related Properties
EgyptThe St. Regis Cairo
Related Travel Stories
SudanSudan, a captivating country
