EGYPT PRESENTATION

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King's Valley

King's Valley

Piramides de guiza

Tuesday

pyramids of giza and the sphinx

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Kom Ombo Temple, located on the banks of the Nile about 50 kilometers from Aswan, was the second temple we visited on our Nile cruise, after the Philae Temple. Built by Ramses II, this temple has the peculiarity of being a double temple, having two symmetrical parts, one in honor of the god Sobek and the other to the god Haroeris. Sobek was a god with the head of a crocodile and a human body, while Horus had the head of a falcon. As a curiosity inside the temple you can see a crocodile mummy and outside you can see reliefs with surgical instruments of the time. For more information you can read this post about the most beautiful places to see in Aswan

Templo de Kom Ombo

Karnak

Arnak is a group of temples located in Thebes, the region that was for more than 1,000 years the capital of ancient Egypt, where for 2,000 years more than 30 pharaohs were competing and building the best temples and statues in honor of the great god Amun. . This enclosure, made up of temples, obelisks, statues and a large sacred lake, is the second most touristic place in the country, behind the pyramids, as well as being another of the most essential places to visit in Egypt. Among all the buildings, the Great Hypostyle Hall stands out, with its enormous columns covered in extraordinary reliefs and hieroglyphics, as well as the Avenue of the Sphinxes, which linked the temples of Kanar and Luxor, with ram-headed sphinxes, some of which have survived. at the entrance. You can visit these temples from Luxor by taking a taxi or book this guided tour in Spanish that includes the Luxor Temple.

Thuesday

Nile Cruise

The Temple of Horus

Friday

Abu Simbel

In Nubia, south of Egypt, lies a place that outshines the Egyptian Abu Simbel Pyramids in beauty. This archaeological area stands out for the two rock-cut temples that the great Pharaoh Ramses II ordered to be built in the 13th century BC. C. to commemorate a war victory and with an incredible history since both temples, in honor of the pharaoh and his favorite wife, Nefertari, had to be moved in 1968 to a higher location, as a result of the construction of a dam in the Nile River, making them even better known to the world. As with the Pyramids, we recommend visiting first thing in the morning, to avoid the hottest and most crowded hours, and staying one night near the complex, to also enjoy the night-time light show. To get to Abu Simbel you can do this excursion by plane from Cairo in one day, or by bus or car, joining the convoys that leave from Aswan, where you will arrive after a journey of about 3 hours. Two great ways to visit Abu Simbel from Aswan are to book this guided tour in Spanish with hotel pickup, and this 2-day tour in Spanish that includes tickets, light show, and accommodation.

Wednesday

Hatshepsut Temple and The Colossi Memnon

Hatshepsut, one of the most impressive temples in Egypt, as well as stopping in front of the imposing Memnon Colossi. The Temple of Hatshepsut is unique in Egypt, not only because of its design, but also because it is dedicated to the only female pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut. Built by the architect Senemut, it has a part carved into the rock and another external part with three terraces that stand out from the rest of the country's monuments. The reliefs of the temple explain the history of the queen, although many of its mentions were destroyed by her stepson Thutmosis III, out of revenge for having taken away the kingdom. Another place that is close to the Valley of the Kings and Luxor is Los Colossi Memnon, which we previously advised you to visit on the same day. These two twins and huge stone figures represent Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who, together with 4 other fallen colossi, presided over the access to the eternal resting place of Amenhotep III

You cannot leave Egypt without visiting the largest, most chaotic and most populous city on the African continent, Cairo. As you walk through the city you will discover an ancient history, good gastronomy, great contrasts between the Islamic and modern traditions, always accompanied by the good humor and kindness of its people. Another of the things you must do in the city before leaving is to haggle endlessly in the huge Khan el-Khalil bazaar as well as going to the popular Tahrir Square and visiting the Egyptian Museum. It should also be taken into account that in 2022 the Great Museum of Egypt opens, the largest archaeological museum in the world, located just a couple of kilometers from the pyramids of Giza.

Built in honor of the god Amun by the pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the Temple of Luxor is located 2 kilometers from the Temple of Karnak.This temple of more than 3,500 years old is another of the best preserved to see in Egypt and stands out for its great façade, the colossi and obelisks, one of which is located in the center of the Place de la Concorde in Paris. .The best option to visit all the temples, if you are not an expert in Egypt, is to hire a guide, if you can be an Egyptologist, to learn more about the history and not miss any important detail.Another of the tours that are becoming fashionable in Luxor is this balloon ride, with which you can see the temples and the Valley of the Kings from a unique perspective.

Cairo

Luxor temple

Monday

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