Let the adventure begin with Sound and Light Show atKarnak, and scout astonishing destinations in Luxor, explore more about the ancient Egyptian civilizations and history during your tours to many landmarks in Luxor, you will hear pharaonic history, as you’ll have the chance to get an exciting vacation and memorable tours.
enjoy watching the illuminating Karnak Temple at night with a multimedia performance that will take you in a journey back in time to explore everything about The Karnak Temple and how the Ancient Egypt life’s was looking like in the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple, experience Karnak Sound and Light Show which displays the highlights of the dramatic history of ancient Thebes and narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs, with poetic descriptions of the ancient treasures hear the narration which give you more information about pharaonic history accompanied with dramatic music and sound effects, The sound and light show at the Karnak Temple complex narrates the achievements of great Pharaohs, while describing the ancient treasures of ancient Thebes. As visitors walk through the complex, the pharaohs arise to tell the story of their interesting lives, as haunting music mysteriously flows through this ancient city. Illuminated, the ruins seem more magnificent than ever. The sound and light show at the Karnak Temple complex narrates the achievements of great Pharaohs, while describing the ancient treasures of ancient Thebes. As visitors walk through the complex, the pharaohs arise to tell the story of their interesting lives, as haunting music mysteriously flows through this ancient city. Illuminated, the ruins seem more magnificent than ever, This highly kitsch sound and light show is a 1½-hour Hollywood-style extravaganza that recounts the history of Thebes and the lives of the many pharaohs who built here in honour of Amun. Discover one of the most charming tours in Egypt which is Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor, where you’ll get a fabulous and memorable experience with this unique and exciting adventure that you’ll hope to repeat again, as well as watching the fantastic views of Luxor from very high attitude and feel like you watch an open air museum. Overview: Discover the narratives of pharaohs with Sound and Light Show at Karnak, through a spectacle of giant historical, hear about Karnak temple with its Sound and Laser Light Show, it is unforgettable excursion you have ever seen. Itinerary: Plan Egypt Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to Beguile your eyes with legendary Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple, hear the story of Karnak and how pharaohs built this glory temple, amuse your eyes with spectacular show at Karnak Temple while you are sitting in front Great Sacred Lake, Karnak considered the largest religious building ever made, at the end of this amazing show plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you back to your hotel in luxor. Included: · Pick up from your hotel in Luxor · Excursion to Karnak sound and light show as mentioned at the above excursion · Entrance fees to Karnak sound and Light show · English speaking escort included · A bottle of Mineral water to each person · All Transfers in Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle · All service charges and taxes · Assist and transfer back to your hotel at the end of the show Excluded: · Optional tours · Tip For more Sound and Light Show at Karnak Mobile : +201033358596 E-mail : [email protected] Web site: www.planegypttours.com
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Get delighted by an exciting experience to visit two of the most beautiful temple in Egypt through our Abydos and Dendera Temple Tours from Luxor. Wander at the glamorous temples which are dedicated to the fascinating ancient Egyptian god of the Underworld, as you will watch Temple of Abydos as well as the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, which is well-preserved Temple and includes flourishing full colors that are still on its massive walls.
Get to know more about Dendera Temple, The city of Dendera is located on the west bank of the Nile, about 60 km to the north of Luxor. Hathor was a major goddess in the ancient Egyptian pantheon, who personified the principles of joy, feminine love, and motherhood, and her cult center was at Dendera, one of the best-preserved temple complexes in all of Egypt. The Temple of Hathor is the largest and most impressive buildings in this religious complex. The Temple was built at the site during the reign of the Old Kingdom Pharaoh Pepi I (towards the end of the 3rd millennium BC),The complex consists of Sacred Lake, Hathor temple which is the considered to be main temple and was also called the Temple of Tentyra, as well as Mammisi of Nectanebo II, Temple of the birth of Isis, an amazing Bark shine, Trajan and the Roman Kiosk, Roman Mammisi, Sanatorium and some addition items which were added during the Roman era, moreover this temple is considered to be one of the best Egyptian preserved temples. The interior walls of the great hall have remarkable scenes that mainly depict sacrifices being made to the Goddess of the Temple. The amazing ceiling, with its astronomical representations, is very interesting. Move to scout Abydos Temple which was one of the most important religious sites to ancient Egyptians. The construction was begun by Seti I and finished by his son, the great Ramesses II. In fact, this structure built of fine white limestone is actually one of the most impressive religious structures in Egypt, discover Abydos Temple which was one of the most important religious sites to ancient Egyptians. In fact, this structure built of fine white limestone is actually one of the most impressive religious structures in Egypt. Abydos was an important cult centre for Osiris. A number of temples dedicated to Osiris, all of which were located in one area, were built prior to the reign of Seti. The Temple of Seti, however, was built on new ground to the south of the said temples. Seti I was probably one of the least well known pharaohs of the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt. However, his temple in Abydos is among the most famous, cited by many as the most impressive religious structure still standing in Egypt. Seti’s temple was built mainly of limestone, though parts of it were built in sandstone. Although work began under Seti, the temple was only completed during the reign of his son, Ramesses II. This is visible in some of the temple’s reliefs depicting Ramesses slaying Asiatics and worshipping Osiris, Seti’s temple was dedicated to Osiris, and consisted of a pylon, two open courts, two hypostyle halls, seven shrines, each to an important Egyptian deity (Horus, Isis, Osiris, Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty and Ptah) and one to Seti himself, a chapel dedicated to the different forms of the god Osiris, and several chambers to the south. In addition to the main temple, there was also an Osireion at the back of it. Various additions to the temple were made by later pharaohs, including those from the Late, Ptolemaic and Roman periods. Beguile your eyes between the glory of Abydos where the Ancient Egyptians were thinking that the Lord of the Underworld was buried at Abydos Temple and more Overview: Incredible Abydos and Dendera Temple Tours from Luxor, Get more experience with Egypt heritage, Tee off to Abydos Temple of King Seti I, visit Dendera Temple, it is the best preserved temple in Egypt with full color still visible on its walls, and more with Plan Egypt Tours. Itinerary: Plan Egypt Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, he will escort you to scout Abydos Temple, which was built by King Seti I, then Ramses II completed the building, it well know as well with the name of Seti Temple, Seti Temple located at Abydos City, it is far from Luxor approx. 135 KM., discover the amazing paintings of the Pharaohs and gods on the walls of Osiris Temple, next tour to Dendera Temple (Hathor Temple) located in Dendera north of Luxor, at the end of your tour Plan Egypt Toursa guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor. Included: · Pick up from your hotel in Luxor · Air-conditioned Vehicle Luxor / Abydos / Dendara / Luxor · Tours to Abydos and Dendara Temples as mentioned at the above excursion · Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites · English speaking guide included · A bottle of Mineral water to each person · All Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle · All service charges and taxes · Assist and transfer back to your hotel at the end of your tours Excluded: · Optional tours · Tip For more Abydos and Dendera Temple Tours from Luxor Mobile : +201033358596 E-mail : [email protected] Web site: www.planegypttours.com West Bank Tours in Luxor
Get the best West Bank Tours in Luxor with Plan Egypt Tours where you will visit some of the most recognizable archaeological sites in the world. The modern city of Luxor is considered an open air museum due to the scale of monuments that have survived from the Ancient Thebes which was the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom. Experience amazing West Bank Tours in Luxor with Plan Egypt Tours and get a journey back time to the glorious past of Egypt while visiting the magnificent landmarks in and near the city. Discover all what Luxor has to offer through amazing West Bank Tours in Luxor and unleash your inner while exploring the magnificent landmarks located in the two banks of Luxor. The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock cut tombs were excavated for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis. The wadi consists of two valleys, East Valley (where the majority of the royal tombs are situated) and West Valley. With the 2005 discovery of a new chamber and the 2008 discovery of two further tomb entrances, the valley is known to contain 63 tombs and chambers (ranging in size from KV54, a simple pit, to KV5, a complex tomb with over 120 chambers).It was the principal burial place of the major royal figures of the Egyptian New Kingdom, as well as a number of privileged nobles. The royal tombs are decorated with scenes from Egyptian mythology and give clues as to the beliefs and funerary rituals of the period. Almost all of the tombs seem to have been opened and robbed in antiquity, but they still give an idea of the opulence and power of the Pharaohs. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru , is a mortuary temple of Ancient Egypt located in Upper Egypt. Built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, it is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. This mortuary temple is dedicated to Amun and Hatshepsut and is situated next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II, which served both as an inspiration and later, a quarry. It is considered one of the incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt. The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII. For the past 3,400 years (since 1350 BC), they have stood in the Theban Necropolis, located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor. Colossi of Memnon Known as the singing statues or “The Vocal Memnon”, the Colossi of Memnon are two great seated stone statues representing King Amenhotep III, also believed they have been so popular during the Roman period as it is said that the statues sang. This was probably due to the expansion of the stone which warmed up during the day and cooled off at night. it is believed that tourists from around the Greco-Roman world were trekking across the desert to witness the sunrise acoustic spectacle with these statues, Greek scholars said the reason of this phenomenon that the morning air crossing those cracks saturated with dew, it makes a roaring sound similar to singing prompting to claim that the statue is singing with Sunrise and write this strange phenomenon on the leg of the statue and its base Overview: Explore the allure of Luxor temples in West Bank Tours in Luxor such as Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple in El deir El Bahri, hear about wonderful history and original modernity with Luxor West Bank Tour, it is unforgettable trip you need to try. Itinerary: Plan Egypt Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, he will escort you to the West Bank, beguile your eyes by visiting Valley of the Kings which astonished all travelers, it is unmatched experience with its incredible tombs (Visit will be to Three tombs only), Watch the glory of the architecture that Pharaohs were using to build their tombs "tomb of Tut ankhamun available for visit with an extra fees", Next tour to Hatshepsut temple, built by Thutmosis daughter " Queen Hatshepsut" who ruled Egypt at the 18th Dynasty for about 20 years, Then focus on seeing the Colossi of Memnon, at the end of your tour Plan Egypt Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor. Included: · Pick up from your hotel in Luxor · Tours to Karnak and Luxor Temples as mentioned at the above excursion · Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites · English speaking guide included · A bottle of Mineral water to each person during the tour · All Transfers in Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle · All service charges and taxes · Assist and transfer back to your hotel at the end of your tour. Excluded: · Optional tours · Tip Mobile: +201033358596 E-mail: [email protected] Experience Abu Simbel and Aswan Tours from Luxor and know more about the temple that was built for the King Ramses II. The distance between it and Aswan is 320 km, and considered the most famous archaeological site in Egypt.
Explore the most famous temple in the world through Abu Simbel Tour from luxor, Get to visit the outstanding landmark which consists of two rock-cut Temples, The Temple of Ramsses II and The Temple of Queen Nefertari, they both date back to the reign of King Ramses II (1290-1223 BC) and reflect the glory and grandeur of the Ancient Kingdom of Egypt. Abu Simbel Temple was dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Amon Ra, Harmakis and Ptah. The façade consists of four statues that all belong to the Pharaoh. The gigantic facade of Ramses II temple represents four colossal seated figures of Ramses. The facade is 119 feet wide, 100 feet high, and the statues are each 67 feet high. In ancient times the area was at the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt, facing Nubia. The four colossal statues of Ramses in front of the main temple are spectacular examples of ancient Egyptian art. The four statues guarding the doorway to the larger of these temples are the largest sculptures that survive from the pharaonic era. know more about Abu Simbel which was rediscovered in 1813 by Swiss explorer John Lewis Burckhardt who was led to the site by a boy named Abu Simbel and the site was then named after him. The temples had long been forgotten and the sands of the desert covered it all except the tops of the heads of the huge statues in front of their entrances. Since 1909 when the sand was finally cleared away, these twin temples have become the most famous site in Egypt’s south. The Great Temple stands 98 feet (30 metres) high and 115 feet (35 metres) long with four seated colossi flanking the entrance, two to each side, depicting Ramesses II on his throne; each one 65 feet (20 metres) tall. Beneath these giant figures are smaller statues depicting Ramesses' conquered enemies, the Nubians, Libyans, and Hittites. Further statues represent his family members and various protecting gods and symbols of power. Passing between the colossi, through the central entrance, the interior of the temple is decorated with engravings showing Ramesses and Nefertari paying homage to the gods. The temple is located 3 hours drive from Aswan or you can arrive to the site with a plane that takes just 30 minutes from Aswan with Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane. visiting the High Dam which sheds light on the great improvements and achievements of the modern Egypt, this dam was constructed during the reign of the Egyptian President Gamal Abd El Nasser. Construction of the dam began in 1960 and was completed in 1968, Explore the main attraction in the city while visiting Philae Temple which contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines. The temple was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty and dedicated for the worshiping of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris, it includes two fancy temples. The Temple was relocated by UNESCO after the building of the Aswan Dam that threatened the site; moreover get to know more about the temple through amazing Philae Temple. Overview: Experience Abu Simbel and Aswan Tours from Luxor with its unique culture, superb history and stunning sights, scout unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, Philae Temple, head to Abu Simbel temples, enjoy every moment of your own personal adventure. Itinerary: Day 01: Plan Egypt Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, drive by air-conditioned van to Aswan, arrive Aswan, scout the High Dam, then unleash your soul and visit unfinished obelisk, know more about Philae temple, relax and have lunch at local restaurant in Aswan, at the end of your tour Plan Egypt Tours guide will escort you to your hotel in Aswan, check in, night at leisure in Aswan, or optional to enjoy the sound and light show at Philae Temple, overnight in Aswan. Day 02: Today is designed especially for you to enjoy, We want you to be quite sure that your program includes cultural exchange activity once you visit Abu Simbel Temple, Take your breakfast box from your hotel at 04:00 am., then drive by your private vehicle to Abu simbel where you will be learning more about the glory of the ancient Egyptian history, Visit the astonishing Temples of Abu Simbel which will definitely enrich your trip experience, prepare your camera to capture the most exciting moments, at the end of your tour drive to Aswan, relax and have lunch at local restaurant in Aswan, then continue driving back to your hotel in Luxor. Included: · Pick up from your hotel in Luxor · Air-conditioned vehicle Luxor / Aswan · 01 Night accommodation in Aswan including Breakfast and all taxes · Tours to the high Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple as mentioned at the above excursion. · Air-conditioned vehicle Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan / Luxor · Tours to Abu Simbel as mentioned at the above excursion. · Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites in Aswan and Abu simbel · English speaking guide in Aswan and Abu Simbel · 02 Lunches at Local Restaurants in Aswan · Two bottles of Mineral water to each person in Aswan and Abu Simbel · All Transfers in Aswan and Abu Simbel by air-conditioned vehicle · All service charges and taxes Excluded: · Optional tours · Tip For more: Abu Simbel and Aswan Tours from Luxor Mobile : +201033358596 E-mail : [email protected] Fill your soul with history and discover the enchanting Egyptian history through amazing Eastand west bank Tours in Luxor which covers all the famous destinations in the city including the priceless treasures located in the East and West Banks of the Nile, stare at the amazement of Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples, discover two of the most valuable and beautiful temples in the world visiting Dendera Abydos Temples, and more.
walk through the main cult center during the Pharaonic Period. Luxor City contains the biggest temple in the world as it was the old capital during the flourishing New Kingdom, amuse yourself with Luxor Day Tours and visit Karnak Temple where you will enjoy visiting the Hypostyle Hall which contains about 134 columns and enjoy visiting the Obelisks, Courts, Halls, and Pylons in the complex as construction in Karnak started 4000 years ago, then take the steps that leads to Luxor Temple which was constructed in 1400 B.C during the New Kingdom for the Open Festival and located near Karnak Temple. Don’t miss the chance to try Luxor Excursions and enjoy unforgettable trips to visit amazing attractions through Luxor West Bank Tours. Beguile your eyes between the impressive tombs of Valley of the Kings which was the burial site of Egypt’s New Kingdom Kings, even the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered there. The site contains amazing tombs of the kings and nobles that date back to the eighteenth and twenty-first Dynasties. Moreover watch the beautiful decorations of the Valley’s tombs, as they all contain fabulous decorations and drawings. The Valley of the Kings is one of the most charming archaeological landmarks in Luxor and it lies behind the cliffs, which forms a backdrop to the complex temple of Al Deir el-Bahri. The Valley once included a hundred chambers, but unfortunately some of them were stolen and some were destroyed but there are still about sixty undamaged chambers, some of these tombs still have a lot of precious items and artifacts, such as the Tomb of Yuya and Thuya and the Tombs of Tutankhamun, move to visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut which is considered to be one of the best temples that still standing without any damaging, it also was dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt and one of the most characteristic temples in the whole of Egypt, due to its design and decorations as it was built of limestone, not sandstone like most of the other funerary temples of the New Kingdom period. Enjoy watching the inscriptions on the walls of the temple that tell the story of the holy birth of Queen Hatshepsut and her commercial trips to the Punt land, now known as the modern state of Somalia. Explore the mysterious statues of Colossi of Memnon which known as the guardian of Amenhotep the third temple that was destroyed during the earthquake that occurred in 27 BC. They were made famous in antiquity by a mysterious sound emitted from one of them each sunrise. According to an ancient Egyptian legendary that narrated to us and said that every morning when the air cross these cracks of the Memnon statues, then it makes a roaring voice, that looks like signing, which made the Greek history scholars said that both statues are singing with the sunrise time Overview: Unbeatable Tours to East and West Bank, visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, tee off to Luxor West Bank and be admired with fascinating Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, imagine pharaohs life all over the past years and more. Itinerary: Plan Egypt Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, he will escort you to the West Bank, beguile your eyes by visiting Valley of the Kings which astonished all travelers, it is unmatched experience with its incredible tombs (Visit will be to Three tombs only), Watch the glory of the architecture that Pharaohs were using to build their tombs "tomb of Tut ankhamun available for visit with an extra fees", Next tour to Hatshepsut temple, built by Thutmosis daughter " Queen Hatshepsut" who ruled Egypt at the 18th Dynasty for about 20 years, Then focus on seeing the Colossi of Memnon, relax and have lunch at local restaurant, then proceed to Karnak Temple dedicated to god Amon, his son Khonsu and Mut his wife, hear the story of Karnak temple and how Pharaohs built this glory temple, Next tour to Luxor Temple built at the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom by Amunhotep III, at the end of this glamorous excursion Plan Egypt Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor. Included: · Pick up from your hotel in Luxor · Tours to East and West Bank as mentioned at the above excursion · Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites · English speaking guide included · Lunch at local restaurant in Luxor · A bottle of Mineral water to each person during the tour · All Transfers in Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle · All service charges and taxes · Assist and transfer back to your hotel at the end of your tour. Excluded: · Optional tours · Tip For more East and west bank Tours in Luxor Mobile : +201033358596 E-mail : [email protected] A hot air balloon ride in Luxor is an incredible way to see the world’s biggest open air museum where you can view the magnificent Tombs and Temples and the surrounding countryside whilst peacefully drifting over the historical monuments. Experience Luxor Hot air Balloon with and beguile your eyes with an amazing view for Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and colossi of Memnon, it takes about 45 Minutes flying in the beautiful morning light.
When you plan your vacation in Luxor, don’t miss the chance to experience Hot Air Balloon Luxor where you will get the chance to discover the West Bank of Luxor while airborne. The Western Bank of Luxor means antiquities means pharaonic tombs and mortuary temples. Discover the area from the air and get the chance to visit the site of Valley of the Kings which is a royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs and contains amazing tombs of the kings and nobles that date back to the eighteenth and twenty-first Dynasties. The Valley was used for primary burials from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC, and contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramesses X or XI. The Valley was constructed to avoid the robbing of the Pharaonic treasures and mummified bodies. The Valley of the Kings is one of the most charming archaeological landmarks in Luxor and it lies behind the cliffs, which forms a backdrop to the complex temple of Al Deir el-Bahri, as well as this Valley was including a hundred chambers, but unfortunately some of them were stolen and some were destroyed but there are still about sixty undamaged chambers, some of these tombs still have a lot of precious items and artifacts, such as the Tomb of Yuya and Thuya and the Tombs of Tutankhamun. Know more about Valley of the Queens is located on the West Bank in Luxor, also known as Biban el-Harim, Biban el-Sultanat, and Wadi el-Melikat, In ancient times, it was known as Ta-Set-Neferu,Valley of queens is isolated cemetery belonging to queens, princesses, princes, and nobles, these tombs usually consist of a small antechamber, a long narrow corridor with several side chambers, and at the end - the burial chamber, then scout Colossi of Memnon Known as the singing statues or “The Vocal Memnon”, the Colossi of Memnon are two great seated stone statues representing King Amenhotep III, also believed they have been so popular during the Roman period as it is said that the statues sang. This was probably due to the expansion of the stone which warmed up during the day and cooled off at night. Overview: Be carried by the winds with Hot Air Balloon Luxor, Savor the joy with Hot Air Balloon Luxor, Hot air Balloon in Luxor over Valley of the Kings is another issue, Be witness for superb adventure with illuminated sky, it is a memorable trip you will never forget. Itinerary: Hasten to your life time unmatched experience trip Luxor Hot air Balloon, Plan Egypt Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, he will escort you to enjoy Hot air Balloon over Valley of the Kings, soft drinks will be offered on the way, upon arrival to the west bank transfer to the take off area, ride your Balloon, fly over Valley of the Kings, enjoy marvelous scene for Luxor Open Air Museum over Valley of the Kings, Balloon ride takes approx. 45 Minutes, do not miss the chance to try this amazing experience, finally at the end of your Luxor Hot air Balloon Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor. Included: · Pick up from your hotel in Luxor · Transfer to the West Bank by Motor boat · Hot air Balloon ride for 45 minutes over Valley of the Kings · English speaking escort · A bottle of Mineral water to each person · All Transfers in Luxor by air-conditioned bus · All service charges and taxes · Assist and transfer back to your hotel at the end of your tour. Excluded: · Optional tours · Tip For more Luxor Hot air Balloon Mobile : +201033358596 E-mail : [email protected] Wadi El Natrun Tours from Cairo
Enjoy one of the best tours from Cairo to Wadi El Natroun, find out Wadi El Natroun and visit best monasteries in Wadi El Natroun, visit Al Baramus Monastery, Anba Makar Monastery, Anba bishoi Monastery and El Suryan Monastery. You will have the chance to enjoy Wadi El Natrun Tours from Cairo with Plan Egypt Tours. Wadi El Natrun is a valley located in Beheira Governorate, Egypt, including a town with the same name. The name refers to the presence of eight different lakes in the region that produce natron salt. The history of Wadi el Natrun, or Valley of Salt, can be traced to Pharaonic times. The region is rich in nitrate, which the ancient Egyptians extracted for their embalming process. In Christian literature it is usually known as Scetis and is one of the three early Christian monastic centers located in the desert of the northwestern Nile Delta.The other two monastic centers are Nitria and Kellia. These three centers are often easily confused and sometimes referred to as a single place (such as "Nitria" or "Nitrian Desert"), but the locales are distinct, though geographically close together and with interrelated histories.Scetis, now called Wadi El Natrun, is best known today because its ancient monasteries remain in use, unlike Nitria and Kellia which have only archaeological remains. The Nitrian Desert is sometimes used to mean the entire region where the monasteries are located. It can also more specifically refer to the immediate area around Nitria and Kellia, with the region around Wadi El Natrun then more specifically called the Scetis Desert. In the Roman period, from about 30 B.C. to about A.D. 359, Wadi el-Natrun was probably one of the main centers of the glass industry in Egypt. In this district, the essential materials for glassmaking processes, mainly silica and natron, were and are still quite abundant. Two kinds of crucibles were in use: fritting and melting. The first kind was used for fritting the raw materials of glass to produce glass frit bocks. Such fritting crucibles had a rectangular form which is not usually encountered in other places. Probably this was intended to facilitate the transport of the glass frit blocks produced to glass factories in different places where raw materials were not available. Dimensions for two crucibles are proposed. The body texture is coarse, highly porous and almost loose. These features were intended by the ancient glassmaker to release the block easily by fracturing the crucible, which was thus used only once. The chemical composition is distinguished by a high content of iron oxide, lime, magnesia and alkalis, thus decreasing the resistance of the crucible to corrosion. The mineralogical composition is mainly: alpha quartz, albite, oligoclase, andesine, diopside, augite and a small amount of anorthoclase and other trace minerals. The crucible material has been found to have been originally made by mixing mud with sand to which an amount of chopped straw was added; after sun-drying the crucible was baked before use. The temperature employed in this process never exceeded 1100°C since, under prolonged heating, the crucible material fuses in the range 1150-1200°C. A.A. Overview: Explore Wadi El Natrun Tours from Cairo with its stunning Monasteries, such as deir anba bishoi monastery, Deir El Baramous Monastery, Deir El Suryan monastery, know more about history of Christianity and hear about Christian Monasticism in Wadi El Natrun. Itinerary: Plan Egypt Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, he will escort you to Wadi El Natrun, only one Hundred Km. from Cairo, where you will be able to scout the four Monasteries in the area, there were approx. 50 Monasteries in the area before, but at the modern times only four Monasteries survived, Wadi El Natrun considered the birthplace of Christian Monasticism in the 4th century, explore Deir EL Baramous, it is far from all monasteries, then Unleash your soul by visiting Deir Anba Bishoy, it is considered the most important monastery in Egypt, as Anba Bishoy lived and died at the same Monastery, Then proceed to visit Deir El Suryani Monastery, it is the smallest Monastery in the area, at the end of your tour Plan Egypt Tour guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo. Included: · Pick up from your hotel in Cairo · Air-conditioned vehicle Cairo / Wadi El Natrun / Cairo · 01 Day Tour in Wadi El Natrun as mentioned at the above Excursion · English speaking guide in Wadi El Natrun · A bottle of Mineral water to each person on your way to Wadi El Natrun · All service charges and taxes · Assist and transfer back to your hotel at the end of your tour. Excluded: · Optional tours · Tip Mobile: +201033358596 E-mail: [email protected] Experience EastBank Tours in Luxor, and get to visit the countless attractions in the city that have survived along the years starting from the Pharaonic Period arriving to the modern city, you will be amazed when you go to Luxor, which is known to be an Open Air Museum as you will find a big amount of amazing monuments which are located at open area, therefore you will get more knowledge about ancient Egyptian civilization, culture and lifestyle.
Exploring the most attractive and famous attractions all over the whole world, which have been standing since thousands of years in Egypt, scout East bank in luxor, visit Karnak Temple, It was also called Pr-Imn, or the House of Amon. The name Al-Karnak in Arabic was derived from Karnak, which means fortified village, which is a huge complex that includes 6 temples, was the cult center dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu and the largest religious building ever constructed. The construction in the temple started 4000 years ago and continued up to the days of Romans 2000 years ago. The temple was dedicated to god Amun. It developed over a period of 1500 years, generations of pharaohs added to the temple, resulting a collection of temples, sanctuaries, pylons, and other decorations that is unparalleled throughout Egypt. Construction at Karnak started by 4,000 years ago and continued up until the time the Romans, about 2,000 years ago then move to Luxor Temple which is a very large temple that is located in the east bank of the Nile River, it was built by Amenhotep III, completed by Ramses II and constructed in 1400 B.C, luxor temple is huge temple built from huge sandstone blocks. With Two red granite obelisks originally stood in front of the first pylon at the rear of the forecourt, but only one more than 25 meters (75 feet) high now remains. The other was removed to Paris where it now stands in the center of the Place de la Concorde, two gigantic statues of Ramesses II flanked the entrance, though today only the two seated ones have survived. The one to the east was known as "Ruler of the Two Lands". Discover the narratives of pharaohs with Sound and Light Show at Karnak, through a spectacle of giant historical, hear about Karnak temple with its Sound and Laser Light Show, it is unforgettable excursion you have ever seen, Beguile your eyes with legendary Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple, hear the story of Karnak and how pharaohs built this glory temple, amuse your eyes with spectacular show at Karnak Temple while you are sitting in front Great Sacred Lake, you can enjoy the highlights of the dramatic history of ancient Thebes in an exciting Karnak Sound and Light Show, while seating in front of the shores of The Sacred Lake, enjoy watching the illuminating Karnak Temple at night with a multimedia performance that will take you in a journey back in time to explore everything about The Karnak Temple and how the Ancient Egypt life’s was looking like in the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple Overview: Tee off to historical wonders of the world, explore East Bank Tours in Luxor with its cultural heritage, Visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, don't miss to snap amazing Photos at the Eastern Bank in Karnak and Luxor Temples. Itinerary: Plan Egypt Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, be witness for a fascinating half day tour in Luxor at the East Bank, start with Karnak Temple to explore, Karnak Temple dedicated to god Amon, his son Khonsu and Mut his wife, hear the story of Karnak temple and how Pharaohs built this glory temple since four thousand years, and it was completed at the time Romans took control of Egypt, Next tour to Luxor Temple built at the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom by Amunhotep III, but Ramesses II completed the building at the 19th Dynasty, Ramses II ruled Egypt for about 67 Years, at the end of this glamorous excursion Plan Egypt Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor. Included: · Pick up from your hotel in Luxor · Tours to Karnak and Luxor Temples as mentioned at the above excursion · Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites · English speaking guide included · A bottle of Mineral water to each person during the tour · All Transfers in Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle · All service charges and taxes · Assist and transfer back to your hotel at the end of your tour. Excluded: · Optional tours · Tip For more East Bank Tours in Luxor Mobile : +201033358596 E-mail : [email protected] |
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