A nightly visit to Kom Ombo, Egypt (10/2018)
The first stop during our Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor was at the beautiful Temple of Kom Ombo. We reached the site just at sunset and experienced the […]
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Meeting Ramses II at Abu Simbel, Egypt (10/2018)
From Aswan we went on a half-day tour to the famous temples at Abu Simbel in southernmost Egypt. The temples of Abu Simbel were built during the reign of Pharaoh […]
Birding in Aswan, Egypt (10/2018)
During our stay in Aswan, we not only visited the city’s sights and monuments, but also went for a morning birding tour. The Nile River at Aswan is dotted with […]
Island hopping in Aswan, Egypt (10/2018)
After exploring Cairo and its surrounding sights, we left the megacity and traveled all they way to Aswan in southern Egypt. It is possible to fly from Cairo to Aswan, […]
Action at the Birqash Camel Market near Cairo, Egypt (10/2018)
Every friday and sunday, the Birqash Camel Market 25 km northwest of Cairo draws traders from all over Egypt and as far as Sudan and Somalia. Tourists are allowed to […]
Within the alleys of Cairo, Egypt (10/2018)
We spent several days exploring Egypt’s magnificent capitol: Cairo! Cairo is situated at the point where the Nile River opens into the vast Nile River Delta and has a population […]
Mediterranean flair in Alexandria, Egypt (10/2018)
After exploring the pyramids near Cairo, we went for a day trip to Alexandria situated where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea. Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 […]
