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Step Into History At The Winter Palace In Luxor
Posted on January 7, 2021January 11, 2021

Step Into History At The Winter Palace In Luxor

At the height of the golden age of travel in Egypt, Cairo had The Mena House and Shepheard’s Hotel, Aswan had The Old Cataract and Luxor had The Winter Palace. Opened in January of 1907, the inauguration of the hotel was marked by a picnic in the Valley of The Kings, followed by dinner back … Continue reading Step Into History At The Winter Palace In Luxor

The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
Posted on January 6, 2021January 7, 2021

The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari

While many of us are familiar with the story of Cleopatra (thank you Elizabeth Taylor), and quite possibly have heard of Nefertiti, the real female super star of Egyptian history was Hatshepsut. In thousands of years of Egyptian history, she was the only woman to rule the kingdom, not as a Queen, but as a … Continue reading The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari

Adventure To The Valley Of The Kings
Posted on February 6, 2020January 13, 2021

Adventure To The Valley Of The Kings

Sometime around the start of the New Kingdom, the pharaohs realized that, maybe, just maybe, it might be a good idea to hide their tombs a bit better. I guess they finally figured out that building a giant pyramid that could be seen for miles to mark the spot where you had just buried yourself … Continue reading Adventure To The Valley Of The Kings

Sailing Down The Nile On The Steam Ship Sudan
Posted on May 1, 2019May 9, 2019

Sailing Down The Nile On The Steam Ship Sudan

“‘This is grand,’ he said as he too leaned on the rail. ‘I’m really looking forward to this trip, aren’t you Linnet? It feels somehow, so much less touristy – as though we are really going into the heart of Egypt.’ His wife responded quickly: ‘I know. It’s so much – wilder, somehow’ Her hand … Continue reading Sailing Down The Nile On The Steam Ship Sudan

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