Whatever you have studied, seen or heard; nothing prepares you for the majesty of Egypt – it needs to be seen to be believed.
The Giza Pyramids were built to endure an eternity and have done just that. The monumental tombs are relics of Egypt's Old Kingdom era and were constructed over 4,500 years ago. Egypt's pharaohs expected to become gods in the afterlife and to prepare for the next world they erected temples to the gods and massive tombs for themselves—filled with all the things each ruler would need to guide and sustain himself in the next world.
The intricacies, colours and hieroglyphics that can be seen in the tombs reflect on how long the Pharaohs were in rule – the longer the reign, the more amazing the tomb. Visits to the Valley of the Kings in Luxor as well as the temples of Abu Simbel must be included in every itinerary.
Add in a Nile cruise whether on the traditional Felucca or a larger river boat, as you watch the locals go about their daily business. Operating between Luxor and Aswan, this will complete your Egypt itinerary, no matter the standard or length of your cruise.
Combining Egypt with extensions to Jordan, Israel and/or Morocco is a way to explore different cultures at the same time. The comparisons are extremely interesting, but the uniqueness is fascinating.
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