Friday 19 June 2015

Egypt Holidays: 10 Must to Go Ancient Egyptian Temples

If you are planning for a family holiday, Egypt is one of the best venues around the globe to consider. As amongst the ideal countries to travel, Egypt is the home of past planets, stone monuments, temples, pyramids and many other scenic historical and natural destinations. If you are bored with beach holidays, then it is the time for you to consider historic temples, pyramids and other scenic views that holidays in Egypt have to offer. Here is the list of top 10 ancient temples that you must visit during your Egypt holidays.

Karnak

Karnak

Karnak is the largest ancient religious site in the world and represents the combine achievement of many generations of ancient Egyptian builders. The Temple of Karnak consists of three main Egyptian temples, smaller enclosed temples and several outer temples located about 2.5 kilometers north to Luxor. Hypostyle Hall is the most famous structure of Karnak. With an area of 5,000 m2 (50,000 sq ft) with 134 massive columns arranged in 16 rows, this hall has capacity to astonish anyone.

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel

This beautiful temple was, carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses the Great in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. It is a top Egypt tour destination.

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple

Located on the east bank of the River Nile in the ancient city of Thebe, Luxor temple was founded in 1400 BC and was dedicated to the three Egyptian gods Amun, Mut, and khons. This temple was the center of the festival of Opet, Thebes’ most important festival. Today Luxor is one of the premier travel destinations in Egypt.


Temple of Hatshepsut

This temple is one of the most characteristic temples in the whole Egypt, due to its famous design and decorations. Built of limestone, this stunning temple is truly a one of a kind.

Philae - The Temple of Isis

This temple is renowned for its beautiful goddess Isis and relocated on an island behind the old Aswan dam. The temple is dedicated to Isis, goddess of medicine, magic in ancient Egypt.

Temple of Edfu

As dedicated to the falcon god Horus, this one is the second largest Egyptian temple after Karnak. This temple consists of traditional elements of Egyptian temples of the New Kingdom with some Greek elements such as the house of birth, which is also known as the Mammisi.

Kom Ombo - Temple of Horus the Elder and Sobek

Kom Ombo consists of two adjacent temples, one dedicated to Horus the Elder, the falcon god of sky and war. The second one is dedicated for the crocodile deity, Sobek. - The god of creation and fertility. A museum with mummified crocodiles is also on site.

Habu temple of Ramses III

The great temple built by Ramses III on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, it is the biggest temple after Karnak temple, Ramses III shows his power and mighty and he is the spiritual son of his predecessor Ramses II.

Temple of Seti at Abydos

This is the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Seti I and situated on the west bank of the Nile in Abydos. This temple contains the Abydos Kings List, which is chronological list of many dynastic pharaohs of Egypt from Menes 3000B.C, the Egyptian king credited with founding the First dynasty, until Rameses II, son of Seti 1st.

Dendera - Temple of Hathor.

As one of the last great Egyptian temples built by the Greeks and Romans, the temple is situated north of Luxor in the city of Qena. It is built for the goddess Hathor, the goddess of love, happiness, joy and music. The temple ceiling is beautifully decorated by the zodiac signs which were cleaned from the suit that had covered it for a long time.

A holiday in Egypt really does work wonders, especially during winter. Egyptian vacations are full of activities. No matter, it is sightseeing or safari excursion or horse riding; this country never gives its tourists a chance to complain. You can book your Egypt holiday packages from Nile Holiday at a budget suited price.

Friday 22 May 2015

The Luxor Temples: - An Incredible Spectacle To Visit in Egypt

Are you planning to visit Egypt in 2015? Or looking to explore the immensely cultural and historic country of Egypt? Well, Egypt is an amazing country with plentiful heritage options, striking sceneries, spectacular beaches, lovely monuments and exotic sands. In fact, the magical land of Egypt will surely help you rejuvenate and get to enjoy a relaxing yet delightful holiday vacation. If you want to go on a vacation to this wonderful place, then you have to know this destination better. So, let’s have a look at the important facts regarding Egypt.

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Egypt: - A Country With A Taste of Rich, Exotic Spices

With the sand filled tombs, austere pyramids and the Pharaonic temples, Egypt can bring the glittering finds in order to offer you plenty of opportunities to get indulged into the infinite expanse of the sand and sea. In short, Egypt is a country which has ignited the interests of the worldwide visitors with its spellbinding mysteries of the pyramids and the secrets of the deserts. As you know Egypt is a land of mystery and ancient charm, there are wide arrays of places in Egypt with historical importance which worths a visit.
Among all the historical monuments, museums, gardens, Sphinx, Pyramids and many more places, the Luxor Temple holds an the incredible excellence. The Luxor Temple is situated in the city along the Nile River called Luxor (Previously known as Thebes).
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The Discovery and Excavation Of The Luxor Temples

This temple was established around 1400 BC. However, there is a marvelous mosque Patron saint Abu al Haggag on the top of the excavated temple which was untouched at the time of excavation. The each and every part of the temple are embellished with finest ancient Egypt carvings; that’s the main reason why the Luxor Temple stands out as the most fantastic attractions throughout Egypt.

How To Reach Luxor Temples

As Luxor is one of the best sites to visit in Egypt, it’s more important to know how you will reach at Luxor. Luxor is connected with Cairo; so you can select the Egypt travel packages of Nile Holiday and explore Egypt without any hassle. Even, you can get a chance to ride on Felucca with us while enjoying our luxury hospitality at extremely reasonable prices.

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Where To Stay?

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Friday 8 May 2015

Must Visit Top Tourist Attractions in Egypt

Egypt is the land of eternal beauty, ancient monuments, historical places, glorious civilization and never to be finished scenic views. This country is also known as the gift of the Nile and the land of pharaohs. Egyptian civilization has lasted for over 3,000 years and still has its signs of glory within Egypt. It has so many beautiful travel destinations for visitors that it may not be possible for you to travel them all with a single Egypt journey. That’s why, we come up with five must visit tourist attractions of Egypt, which you must include to your list when planning your first trip to this amazing land.

The Great Pyramids of Giza

The Great Pyramids of Giza

This one is probably the most popular tourist attraction of Egypt. The sky-touching, amazing pyramids which are situated here are over 4,500 year old and are made up of more than 2.5 million huge stones. This place is also counted as one of the seven wonders of ancient world and the only one which still survives till now. This visit will be an experience for lifetime.

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel

This place is a UNESCO listed world heritage site with excellent ancient Egyptian monuments. The two massive Temples of Ramses II are the famous historical monument at this place. Thousands of tourists from worldwide visit this attraction every day. While stands in front of the great temple, you can see the imposing 4 statues of Ramses II.

Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

The Valley of Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

This is the place where most of the Egypt’s pharaohs are buried. You can see uncountable numbers of Egyptian wall paintings that are thousands of years old but still look alive. Visit the tomb of King Tut, the only tomb found intact in the Valley of the Kings. (the whole funerary collection are at the museum in Cairo, while the King Tut's Mummy still in display inside the pharaoh tomb). Also visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir al Bahari Site which stands nearby.

Karnak Temple

Karnak

Karnak is the largest religious site ever built. There are few sites in Egypt that are more beautiful and impressive than Karnak. Make sure that you visit the famous Hypostyle Hall, a hall that has the area of 6,000 m2 with 134 massive and beautifully carved columns arranged in 16 rows.

Red Sea Reef

The Red Sea is probably the most beautiful diving place around the world. The waters of Red Sea are crystal clear and most importantly the colorful coral formation at here is just awe-inspiring. Several resort towns are situated on the western side of the red sea. This place is also awesome for different water sports. So don’t miss this one.

Red Sea Reef

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