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The Falcon God’s Fortress – Edfu

The city of Edfu is another major historical site covered as part of the Nile Cruise. When going from Aswan to Luxor, the ship docks at the banks of Edfu in the early morning hours of the 3rd day. But reaching the actual temple site feels like time travel. A horse-drawn carriage whisks you from […]

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The Egyptian Land of Gold – Aswan

Aswan, was Day 2 of our Egypt trip. Even as we entered the city, it felt like a sun-drenched pause. Located at the southern tip of the Nile where the river slows down, wide and glassy, beneath an endless sky. Unlike bustling Cairo, Aswan is an oasis of amber rocks, emerald islands, and Nubian villages […]