1st stop Frankfurt
December 6, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Dreary day in Frankfurt - looks like Toronto when I left
Marwa and Nelly leading our group
December 7, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
1st visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum for a private tour
A video explaining can be found on YouTube
Ramsay the Great king at the GEM was found in Memphis (not Tennessee)
Saqqara- ancient burial grounds
December 8, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
First on the agenda today is the Burial grounds of Egyptian Royalty- ever going excavation continues to expose hidden tombs. Steps of the Pyramids reflects different evolutions of dynasty periods withRead more
Morning visit to the Coptic Museum
December 8, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
The history continues with commentary from Mawra’s interpretation of several religious beliefs. She continues the story at each Mosque, Synagogue and Church to connect the religions. Time to reflectRead more
3 am departure to Luxor
December 10, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
An early start for Egypt Air to Luxor. 2 hour drive to Dandurra for a walkabout I’m history. Photos will NOT do it justice, and only a personal visit can provide the AH moment
Steigenberger Luxor
December 10, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Late arrival at 1 night stay in Luxor
Hot air ballon
December 11, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Why not start the day with a hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the kings and queens?
Tombs
December 11, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Acamara Nile cruise
December 12, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Images of the Acamara Nile cruise sailing from Luxor to Aswan
Karnak and Luxor Temples
December 12, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
This temple was believed to be the spot where creation began. It’s a place of importance for the Egyptians as it was a place of worship and provides clues about the Egyptian religion
Edfu - 230 years BC
December 13, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
This temple was uncovered in 1860 well preserved in sand. It is said that it is the best preserved shrine in Egypt. It was built in the Ptolemaic kingdom between 237-57 BC
Columns become narrower andRead more
Kom Ombo
December 13, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
It is a double temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon-headed god. The layout combines 2 temples in one with each side having its own gateways and chapels. SobekSobek isRead more
A night on the Nile
December 13, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
As we wind down our tour, an evening of dress up in Egyptian wear - and local music
Aswan
December 14, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
A visit to the Philae Temple - a reconstruction from a temple underwater that was moved to Agelika
Sofitel Aswan
December 14, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
High tea after our visit to Abu Simbel
Farewell night
December 15, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
An afternoon check in at the Ritz on the Nile for a bit of downtime before our final dinner experience. A whirling Dervish was something to admire because of the length of time the guy had to twirl. !Read more
