Temple of Isis on Philae Island

Examine the Temple of Isis, carefully moved stone by stone to Philae Island following the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Note its refined columns, sacred carvings, and peaceful location surrounded by the Nile River.

120 min

Aswan High Dam

Visit the High Dam, a modern engineering project designed to control the Nile’s flooding and form Lake Nasser, the largest man-made lake worldwide. From the dam’s summit, observe expansive views of desert and water extending toward Sudan.

120 min

Abu Simbel Temples Optional Trip

If selected, take an optional journey of about 3 hours each way to the Abu Simbel Temples, constructed by Ramses II and relocated stone-by-stone to protect them from Nile flooding. View the large seated statues at the entrance and the inner sanctuary aligned with the sun twice annually.

480 min

Kom Ombo Twin Temple

Explore the twin temple at Kom Ombo, which honors both Sobek, the crocodile deity, and Horus the Elder, represented as a falcon. Examine the well-maintained reliefs and view ancient crocodile mummies exhibited in the temple's museum.

120 min

Temple of Horus by Horse Carriage

Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, among Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Explore its large courtyards and carvings illustrating Horus’s triumph over Seth, exemplifying Ptolemaic architecture.

180 min

Temple of Karnak

Explore the extensive Temple of Karnak, the largest religious building ever constructed. Walk along rows of ram-headed sphinxes and stand beneath the tall columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall.

180 min

Valley of the Kings

Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs including Tutankhamun are buried in tombs decorated with colorful hieroglyphs depicting their passage to the afterlife.

180 min

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

View the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, rising from the cliffs. Its terraces and colonnades commemorate Egypt’s most influential female pharaoh.

120 min

Ancient Egyptian Stone Materials

Learn about the granite, alabaster, and limestone used in ancient Egypt for crafting statues, jars, coffins, and other items.

60 min

Colossi of Memnon

Stop to see the Colossi of Memnon, two large statues that have guarded the West Bank for over 3,400 years, often used as a photo opportunity and farewell landmark.

30 min