Tag: nile river
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Cruising Up the Nile – From Aswan to Luxor, Egypt
If you are looking to cruise the Nile River in Egypt from Aswan to Luxor, I highly recommend the experience. Deciding on a boat cruise aboard a mid-size luxury liner is an extraordinary way to see the riverways of Egypt, as well as many of the important temples in Upper Egypt. After doing a little…
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The Temple of Horus | EDFU, EGYPT
The ancient city of Edfu, which sits along the West Bank of the Nile River is home to the grand and astounding Temple of Horus. It was constructed between 237 and 57 BC, during the Ptolemaic Kingdom and is one of the best preserved Egyptian shrines. The reliefs and inscriptions are from the Hellenistic period…
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What I ate FROM ASWAN to LUXOR, EGYPT | A Food Journal
Once you leave Cairo and travel south to the cities of Aswan and Luxor, plus everything in between, you will get a different taste of Egypt. The major destination cities are all along the Nile River, and the best way to visit them is by taking a cruise. My friends and I had flown down…
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An evening at the Old Cataract Hotel | Aswan, Egypt
If someone told me 35 years ago that I would be traveling to Egypt with two people whom I have known since grade school, I would have told this person they were absurd. It did happen though, and I will say that I love how the universe puts together these memorable rendezvous with others. We…
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Grand Nile Tower Resort’s Revolving Restaurant | CAIRO, EGYPT
It was our last dinner together after a couple of weeks exploring Egypt, and my longtime friends and I wanted to celebrate with a fine dining experience. Fortunately we were staying at one of Cairo’s most luxurious hotels, the Grand Nile Tower. The hotel is located in the heart of Cairo, and it over looks…
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Cocktails & Afternoon Tea at Winter Palace | Luxor, Egypt
Whether it be on my own or with friends, I will certainly go the extra mile with travel experiences. My lifelong friends and I were traveling through Egypt, and we were spending a few days in Luxor. We had just completed an adventurous four day cruise up the Nile River that started in Aswan. Spending…
Trixie Navarre 