Al Silsila Quarry

The narrowest stretch of the Nile, an area the ancient Egyptians called Khenu, or "the place of rowing." Our destination is Gebel Si lsila, a rocky gorge where high sandstone cliffs descend down to the water’s edge. Our small river-yacht will drift alongside the ancient quarries that provided the stones to build almost all of Egypt’s great monuments and temples, including Karnak, Luxor, Kom Ombo, and many others. You can be among the few to explore this historic site, and learn about a recent archaeological discovery made here—a massive sacred temple used for four epochs of ancient Egyptian history. Our Trip Experience Leader will shed light on this historical finding, during which we can ask any questions we might have.Read more