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Luxor (Safaga), Egypt
Early this morning, fly to Luxor, the city once called Thebes, where history will be brought to life by our expert Egyptologist. Visit the Great
Temples of Luxor and Karnak, long buried beneath desert sands, and walk through monumental peristyles and examine the hieroglyphics
illustrating how ancient Egyptians lived. Proceed to your Nile cruise ship for check-in and a welcome lunch. Enjoy an onboard dinner and a
relaxing evening, or attend an optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple. (B, L, D)
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Karnak & Luxor Temple
Duration: 3.5 hours
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Preserved for the Ages Under Desert Sands
Visit Luxor’s most breathtaking temples, which made this city the spiritual capital of Egypt for 15 centuries. Begin with your guide at the spectacular
Temple of Karnak, among the world’s largest ancient temple complexes. Marvel at its great Hypostyle Hall, a forest of 140 ancient columns that once
supported a towering ceiling, and its huge sacred lake. This massive complex, embellished over centuries by every major pharaoh, could fit the
equivalent of ten cathedrals within its walls. After time here, continue to the Temple of Luxor. More compact than Karnak but no less magnificent, this
complex was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. Enter through its massive pylons and as you explore, your guide will interpret the ancient
hieroglyphs, some of which illustrate the extravagant Opet festival held to ensure a good harvest. You will also see remains of the Avenue of the
Sphinxes that links the two temples.
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今天晚上船上有肚皮舞表演，
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"Whirling Dervishes"， ecstatic ritual dance
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