After breakfast and a pre-tour briefing, we started our "Wonders of Egypt" tour with a sightseeing trip to Memphis, the capital of the Old Kingdom. We saw a colossal statue of Rameses II and a great alabaster sphinx. We then made a short photo-stop at Sakkara, to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser I.
Our next stop was Giza, to see the famous Sphinx and magnificent Giza Pyramids. Here, we got to climb up and walk alongside one of the Pyramids, as well as climb in to see the inside of another one of these historical creations. At night, we returned for a magical "Sound and Light Show" which illustrated the ancient history of Giza (in English).
Clockwise from top-left: The statue of Rameses II, the alabaster sphinx, the famous Sphinx and Great Pyramid (copyrighted by me, because you need to be at a certain location to take this photo), the Sakkara Step Pyramid, another view of the Sphinx, a lighted Pyramid, ticket to the Giza Pyramids "Sound and Light Show", a lighted Sphinx.
Centre: A picture of the 3 Pyramids of Giza (also copyrighted by me).
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Egypt Guided Tour - Luxor and Karnak (Dec 2004)
We took a morning internal flight from Cairo to Luxor. We were brought to a cruise boat in private moorings near the edge of the town. After we have "checked in" and left our luggages in our cabins, we had lunch on board. We then alighted to visit the Luxor Temple (below).
Luxor Temple (middle row, 2nd pic): You need to take this picture from an angle so it seemed like the branches are growing out of its head. :-)
Next we visited the Karnak Temple, constructed over a time period of 1500 years.
(bottom row, 2nd pic): It's hard to resist taking a picture of the "bunny" photo. :-)
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Egypt Guided Tour - Hatshepsut and Valley of Kings (Dec 2004)
This morning, after breakfast on board the ship, we alighted to have a photo-stop on the West bank of the Nile for a photo of the towering Colossi of Memnon. These 2 seated figures are the only remains of the Amon-Ofis III mortuary temple.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Egypt Guided Tour - Edfu and Kom Ombo (Dec 2004)
In the morning, we visited the Temple of Horus (Falcon God) in Edfu. We then spent the rest of the day cruising until we reached Kom Ombo.
We stepped foot into the Temple of Sorbek (Crocodile God) and saw mummified remains of many small crocodiles.
On our final night on board the ship, we were treated to an Egyptian Galabea Party and Dinner. We arrived at our ship's final destination, Aswan, the next morning.
We stepped foot into the Temple of Sorbek (Crocodile God) and saw mummified remains of many small crocodiles.
On our final night on board the ship, we were treated to an Egyptian Galabea Party and Dinner. We arrived at our ship's final destination, Aswan, the next morning.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Egypt Guided Tour - Nubian Village, Aswan (Dec 2004)
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Egypt Guided Tour - Aswan (Dec 2004)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Egypt Guided Tour - Abu Simbel, Aswan (Dec 2004)
(Top row) The next day, we took the optional early-morning excursion to visit the magnificent Abu Simbel temples in Aswan. It was well-worth the time and money. I felt like Indiana Jones when I entered the temples. :-)
(Bottom row) In Aswan, we saw an unfinished obelisk in an ancient Granite Quarry (left). We also passed by the Aswan High Dam (right).
We took the afternoon flight back to Cairo.
(Bottom row) In Aswan, we saw an unfinished obelisk in an ancient Granite Quarry (left). We also passed by the Aswan High Dam (right).
We took the afternoon flight back to Cairo.
Egypt Guided Tour - Cairo (Dec 2004)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Best of Egypt (Dec 2004)
It could take another few months to compile the historical sites of Egypt, so here is my collage of the "Best of Egypt" for now.. :-)
Top row (1st 2 pics) are the temples of Abu Simbel, 3rd pic is the cruise down the Nile River.
Middle row: We saw the Colossi Of Memnon (1st pic), the Giza Pyramids and the famous Sphinx (middle pic) and the less famous Step Pyramid (3rd pic). I was glad we visited the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx before watching it in the movies 'Jumper',
'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' and 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra'.
Bottom row: We dropped by the Valley of the Kings to explore the Tomb of King Tut (1st pic). We also visited the Karnak Temple (middle pic) and came across an alabaster shop selling souvenirs of an Egyptian goddess (3rd pic).
Top row (1st 2 pics) are the temples of Abu Simbel, 3rd pic is the cruise down the Nile River.
Middle row: We saw the Colossi Of Memnon (1st pic), the Giza Pyramids and the famous Sphinx (middle pic) and the less famous Step Pyramid (3rd pic). I was glad we visited the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx before watching it in the movies 'Jumper',
'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' and 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra'.
Bottom row: We dropped by the Valley of the Kings to explore the Tomb of King Tut (1st pic). We also visited the Karnak Temple (middle pic) and came across an alabaster shop selling souvenirs of an Egyptian goddess (3rd pic).
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