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Explore the history of ancient Egypt on this trip to the amazing Kom Ombo temple in Aswan
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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 high dune overlooking the Nile. See the temple of crocodile headed god, Sobek and the Temple of Haroeris. Admire Kom Ombo’s magnificent construction - the court with a columned porch and central altar, the columns embossed with icons of lotus and papyrus symbolizing the ‘two lands’ of Egypt. You’ll come across images of the king leaving the palace with his subjects, the purification of the king and many other similar images on the ceiling.
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Sound and Light Show at Philae
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 Sound & Light show at Philae
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...person to abolish cannibalism and teach agriculture to his people. In the show, see Isis unhappy to learn that her temple was submerged in water for many years, but delighted to know that Philae was reborn to show new visitors a glimpse of Egypt’s glorious past.
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Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tour
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Botanical Garden Tour
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...of plants and trees. Board a felucca (an Egyptian sailing boat) to reach the island of Lord Kitchner, which was gifted to this English General for his military exploits in Sudan. A...
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Abu Simbel Temple Tour
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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...
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Philae Temple Excursion
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 Philae Temple
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The Philae Temple, dedicated to goddess Isis, is one of the most prominent Egyptian temples in Aswan with a very interesting history. Built in the Greco-Roman era by the Ptolemaic...
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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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...pylons. Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle that provides water and electricity to all of Egypt. Don’t miss out a trip to the site of the Unfinished Obelisk and find out more about its interesting history.
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Elephantine Island Archaeological Tour
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 Elephantine Island
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...museum that houses an impressive collection of relics from the Greco- Roman era. A trip to Elephantine Island in Aswan is sure to bring you closer to more interesting facts about ancient Egypt.
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Botanical Garden and Elephantine Island Excursion
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 Botanical Garden & Elephantine Island
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...the hidden secrets of the stone temple relics dedicated to the Egyptian god Khnum, understand the mechanism of the Roman ‘Nilometre’ and marvel at the collection of the Greco- Roman relics housed in the museum.
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Kalabsha Temple Archaeological Tour
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 Kalabsha Temple
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...of these world famous monuments in Nubia, including the main temple of Kalabsha, the edifice of Beit el-Wali and the Kiosk of Qertassi. Admire the beautiful sandstone edifice of...
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Saint Simeon Monastery Tour
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 St. Simion Monastery
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...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,...
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Elephantine Island and Saint Simeon Monastery Tour
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 Elephantine & St. Simion Monastery
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...dedicated to the Egyptian god Khnum and understand the mechanism of the Roman ‘Nilometre’. Take a camel ride to the ruins of the Coptic Saint Simeon Monastery, dating...
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...and rare collection of over three thousand priceless treasures belonging to the Geological, Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic ages. Learn more about the Nubia civilisation from...
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Botanical Garden Tour
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...in Upper Egypt. Osiris soon took over as King and married his beautiful sister,...
...temples in Aswan. Appreciate the views from the boat as you approach the Kom Ombo...
...of a variety of plants and trees. Board a felucca (an Egyptian sailing boat) to...
...in Aswan with a very interesting history. Built in the Greco-Roman era by the Ptolemaic...
...of 300 years. See the Temple of Isis which is built in the same way as the temples...
...afternoon. There are some ancient Egyptian delights in store for you on the Elephantine...
...and magnificence of these world famous monuments in Nubia, including the main...
...you make your way to the monastery ruins on a camel. You will be surprised to...
...dedicated to the Egyptian god Khnum and understand the mechanism of the Roman...
...through the vast and rare collection of over three thousand priceless treasures...
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