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Discover secrets of ancient Egypt at the ruins of the Coptic St. Simeon Monastery
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Enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile to the Coptic Saint Simeon Monastery, dating back to the 6th century. Sit back and enjoy the view of the Egyptian landscape as you make your way to the monastery ruins on a camel. You will be surprised to see that though this Coptic monastery is in ruins, many of its main features like the oblong, domed Christian church, its frescos, the tower, the tombstones and the kilns are well preserved. Take a walk around the monastery and discover the ruins of the upper and lower terrace, the principal church, the refectory, the vaulted corridor and more of what constituted this uniquely structured monastery in ancient Egypt.
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Elephantine Island and Saint Simeon Monastery Tour
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 Elephantine & St. Simion Monastery
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...back to the 6th century. You will be surprised to see that though this Coptic monastery is in ruins, many of its main features like the oblong, domed church, its frescos, the tower, the tombstones and the kilns are well preserved.
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Aswan Nubian Museum Tour
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 Nubian Museum
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...the collection of excavated fossils. In the section displaying Nubia architecture, see the different monuments and marvel at the grandeur of the early Nubian civilization.
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Kom Ombo Temple Tour
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 Kom Ombo Temple
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Take a trip to Aswan and marvel at the ancient Egyptian architecture of the Kom Ombo temple. Appreciate the views from the boat as you approach the Kom Ombo temple, perched on a...
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Sound and Light Show at Philae
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 Sound & Light show at Philae
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...Unravel the legend of Osiris, the son of Geb and Nut, who was born in Thebes in Upper Egypt. Osiris soon took over as King and married his beautiful sister, Isis. He was the first...
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Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tour
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 Kom Ombo & Edfu
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...and religious inscriptions on the walls as you explore its library, sanctuary and numerous other chambers.
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Botanical Garden Tour
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 Botanical Garden
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...nature lover, he imported plants and trees from all over the world and laid the foundation of the Botanical Garden as we see it today. A stroll around the garden will refresh you and your visit to the Lord Kitchner Island in Aswan will be a beautiful memory.
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Abu Simbel Temple Tour
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 Abu Simbel excursion from Aswan by bus
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...Site, on the western bank of Nile in the south of Aswan. The main temple is dedicated to the sun Gods, Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte. To the north of the main temple is a smaller temple...
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Philae Temple Excursion
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 Philae Temple
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...dynasty, the temple was built over a period of 300 years. Isis, the Egyptian Goddess of love, magic, fertility and motherhood has been worshipped in Egypt for centuries. See the Temple...
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Tour of Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
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 Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
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Take a trip to Aswan, once the frontier town of southern Egypt, and home to some of the most ancient archaeological treasures of Egypt. Explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to...
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Elephantine Island Archaeological Tour
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 Elephantine Island
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The Elephantine Island is popular among locals and tourists alike because it has the temple of the Egyptian god Khnum. As the story goes, Khnum created man on a potter’s wheel....
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Botanical Garden and Elephantine Island Excursion
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 Botanical Garden & Elephantine Island
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Sail from Aswan on an Egyptian felucca (sailing boat) on the Nile to the Botanical Garden created by Lord Kitchner on Lord Kitchner Island. With a variety of exotic plants and...
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Kalabsha Temple Archaeological Tour
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 Kalabsha Temple
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...the Beit al-Wali, the largest free-standing temple at the Egyptian Nubia. At the Kalabsha Temple, see traditional Egyptian architecture, typical of the Ptolemaic period with pylons, vast courtyards, hypostyle halls and three room sanctuaries.
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Botanical Garden Tour
Aswan, though located on the east bank of river Nile, is one of the driest places in the world. Yet it has a beautiful green garden where you can appreciate the beauty of a variety of plants and...
Sound and Light Show at Philae
Learn more about ancient Egyptian religion at this sound and light show in Philae. The show almost brings to life the Egyptian gods and goddesses with stories about their life. Unravel the legend of...
Abu Simbel Temple Tour
Perhaps after the great pyramids of Giza, the Abu Simbel temples are the most familiar image of ancient Egypt. Take a trip to the Abu Simbel temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the western bank...
...‘Nilometre’. Take a camel ride to the ruins of the Coptic Saint Simeon...
...belonging to the Geological, Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic ages. Learn more...
...Ombo temple. Appreciate the views from the boat as you approach the Kom Ombo temple,...
...life. Unravel the legend of Osiris, the son of Geb and Nut, who was born in Thebes...
...you take a tour around the Edfu Temple dedicated to the falcon-headed God, Horus....
...reach the island of Lord Kitchner, which was gifted to this English General for...
...World Heritage Site, on the western bank of Nile in the south of Aswan. The main...
...dynasty, the temple was built over a period of 300 years. Isis, the Egyptian Goddess...
...the temple of the Egyptian god Khnum. As the story goes, Khnum created man on a...
...Garden created by Lord Kitchner on Lord Kitchner Island. With a variety of exotic...
...temple of Kalabsha, the edifice of Beit el-Wali and the Kiosk of Qertassi. Admire...
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