900 km south Cairo is Aswan, capital of Nubia, whose charm is combined with the beauty of the site. The Nile, after the 1st cataract widens in several arms strewn with islands as the island of Philae where formerly the temple of the Isis goddess was built on.Read More
The granite was extracted in Aswan & was used for the construction of obelisks. The old careers and the unfinished obelisk give us an idea of the clever process used by the former Egyptians for this extraction.Read More
Sail by felucca to the Botanical Gardens on Elephantine Island where Consul-General Kitchener indulged his passion for exotic flora, importing shrubs, trees and seeds from as far a field as India and Malaysia. It is pleasant to walk along the island’s shady paths, enjoying its fragrance and a variety of bird life before taking another...Read More
This Temple was dismantled and reassembled on Agelika island about 500m from its original home on Philae Island in the wake of the High Dam.The Temple dedicated to the Goddess “Isis”, is in a beautiful setting, which has been landscaped its original site. Its various shrines and sanctuaries, which include a temple of “Hathor”, a...Read More
At each Philae Sound and Light show, the Egyptian gods and goddesses are, like Osiris, resurrected before our eyes to tell us their life stories. What would Isis say today if she learned that her temple was allowed to sit in water for many years? She would not be happy with this, but she would...Read More
Three hundred and twenty kilometers from Aswan in Nubia is to be found Abu Simbel the most beautiful and imaginative construction of the greatest and most whimsical pharaoh in Egyptian history. This temple is dedicated in theory to Amen-Ra, Harmakis and Ptah but in practice it was constructed for the greater glory of its builder,...Read More
The Nile, the Pyramids, the Pharaohs… seems to be a dream. One cannot come to Egypt without seeing Cairo & its wonders “The Mother of the World” is a friendly and sure city. Egyptian hospitality will give you the impression that you are at home. Here patience and smile come to end from all difficulties....Read More
The medieval quarter of Cairo is another important aspect of the city’s history. It includes a number of Coptic Christian monuments. St. SerguisChurchwhere the Holy Family was staying in a crypt, During their flight to Egypt The Hanging Churchwas built on one of the walls of the Fortress where an inscription of Amr Ibn El...Read More
Founded early in the 4th century these are perhaps the oldest monasteries in the world. This tour gives you an excellent opportunity to take an in-depth look at Coptic Christianity and its heritage. Surrounded by a high-fortified wall are several churches, the living quarters of the monks and an ancient qasr (keep) on top of...Read More
Fayum, once known as the Land of Wine and Roses, is the nearest oasis to Cairo and is still the most fertile in Egypt. This tour will take you to the Pyramids of Sanusert II and Amenomhe III, the old waterwheels and Lake Qarun. Fayum provides a splendid mix of Pharaonic, Christian and Islamic monuments...Read More
