| Our Holiday in Egypt ..........Page 8 |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
   |
| Nile Cruise ... from Luxor to Aswan,,,, an exotic experience...... |
| Views from the Cruise Boat..... |
| It is lush green along the Nile... |
| Sunset ........... |
| The boat.... five star comfort..... |
| Reception Area.... |
| The provincial town of EDFU boasts the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. |
| Deck |
| Tourist Spots along the Cruise |
| Edfu City |
| Edfu Temple |
| The Town of Kom Ombo (City of Gold) is located about 41 miles south of Edfu. In ancient Egypt, the city was important to the caravan routes from Nubia and various gold mines. The major attraction here is the Temple of Kom Ombo, located on a hill west of the village. It was dedicated to the wife of Horus, and is used to store mummified crocodiles form the nearby animal necropolis and a few sarcophagi. |
| Aswan |
| Felucca |
| Philae Temple |
| Nile Meter |
| Connected to river Nile.... the height of water determined the taxes for the subjects.... |
| Granite.... ancient Egyptians transported granites to Memphis (Cairo) to build the pyramids....... |
| The last day in Egypt..... Hotel Isis Pyramisa, Luxor |
| The End......... It was a holiday we will remember for ever... |