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The Great Sphinx: A limestone statue with а lion's body and а human head. The face оf the Sphinx іs generally believed tо represent the face оf the Pharaoh Khafra. It іs the largest monolith statue іn the world. Finish your tour to Giza plateau by visiting:- The Valley Temple: The only remaining mortuary temple at Giza plateau, made out of red granite and it was used for the embalming process. Lunch will be served at oriental food restaurant before you move to visit:- Saqqara Step Pyramid of Zoser: The earliest large-scale cut stone construction, It was built during the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. This first Egyptian pyramid consisted of six mastabas of decreasing size built atop one . Then move to visit:- Memphis City : It was the 1st capital of Egypt & was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years. At Memphis you can see the Statue of Ramses II and the 2nd biggest Sphinx all over Egypt. Evening time, catch the VIP sitting train to Aswan. Overnight on board of the train. Day 3: Aswan Tour Upon arrival, you will join your private tour guide to continue your Cairo and Nile cruise holiday by a tour to Aswan Highlights including:- Philae Temple : Built tо honor goddess Isis, this was the last ancient temple built іn the classical Egyptian architectural style. Construction began іn approx 690 BC. It was moved from its original location оn Philae Island tо its new location оn Agilkia Island, after the flooding оf Lake Nasser. The Unfinished Obelisk:
Is the largest known ancient obelisk . It was ordered by Hatshepsut. It іs nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished at would have measured around 42 m (approximately 137 feet) аnd would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons. Then check in 5* Nile cruise for lunch and relax the rest of the day. The High Dam : Built across the Nile at Aswan, it was constructed between 1960 and 1970, and has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt. Overnight on board. Day 4: Kom Ombo / Edfu Sail to Kom Ombo and visit to:- Kom Ombo Temple : The temple is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods. The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility. The northern part of the temple was dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu and visit:- Edfu Temple: One of the best preserved temples in Egypt. The temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. It was built in the Ptolemaic period. The inscriptions on its walls provide important information on language, myth and religion during the Greco-Roman period in ancient Egypt. There are also "important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related the age-old conflict between Horus and Seth." Continue sailing to Luxor, arrive Luxor late night. Day 5 : Luxor Tour After breakfast, continue your Egypt travel package join your private tour guide to visit the West Bank of Luxor including:- Valley Of The Kings: It was the principal burial place of the major royal figures of the Egyptian New Kingdom, for a period of nearly 500 years. The valley contains 63 tombs. The royal tombs are decorated with scenes from Egyptian mythology and give clues to the beliefs and funerary rituals of the period. In modern times the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Then move to the unique:-
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