A stone stele is engraved on a rock at the island Sehel, near Elephantine, north of Aswan. It was discovered in 1889 by C.EWilbour. Pharaoh Zoser, around 2,750 BC, built the first pyramid, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. This monument is claimed to illustrate the invention of building with stone. Imhotep, scribe and architect of Zoser’s pyramid, who has been honored and deified for having invented the building with stone.
God Khnum, the potter who, as in the Bible, is fashioning the bodies of humans and gods with the Nile silt, with clay, in other words processing minerals. Called The Famine Stele, it was engraved during a recent epoch, under the Ptolemees (200 BC), but certain reliable clues have led Egyptologists to believe that, in an amplified form it had already become an authentic document by the beginning of the Old Kingdom (2,750 BC).
This family-friendly boat cruise shows off some of the best snorkelling spots in Hurghada. Reefs and shipwrecks decorate this part of the Red Sea, making it a honeypot for everything from stripy angel fish and rays to sea turtles and pods of playful dolphins. And thanks to the crystal-clear waters, visibility is great – usually up to an impressive 50 metres. Swimming and snorkelling aside, you can spend the day relaxing on deck or fishing. There’s no need to invest in your own gear, either – fishing tackle and snorkelling equipment come part and parcel.
Up for a magical history tour? Then this great value trip takes you by road to Luxor for the most enthralling history lesson ever. The temples, tombs and monuments here date back a whopping 4,000 years or so, when ancient Thebes, Egypt’s Pharaoh capital, was in its prime. You’ll kick off at the spine-tingling Valley of Kings, the last resting place of the Pharaohs. Here, the limestone hills house 62 maze-like tombs, each built to see their revered inhabitants safely into the afterlife. While you’re here, you’ll also see the humungous twin statues of the Colossi of Memnon, built to guard the necropolis, and the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This three-tiered mortuary sits beneath a 300-foot rock and is fronted by incredible colonnades. Then after a tasty lunch, get your cameras ready for Karnak. Just outside the city, this jaw-dropping temple is crammed full of skyscraping pillars, chapels and statues. After collecting your jaw from the floor, it’s time to reboard your coach for your journey back. Oh, and if you fancy doing things style, how about a VIP package? This includes your own chauffeured car, driver and personal guide in Luxor.
Makadi Water World is Egypt’s biggest waterpark. It’s packed with 50 family-friendly slides, including adrenalin-pumpers like the Twister, Space Boat, Wave Slide and Turbo Tunnel. From the top of the tallest slides, you get 360-degree desert and sea views. You can also expect classics like multi-racers and the plunging Kamikaze. On top of all that, there’s a separate area for children who prefer arm bands to fast rides – a giant pirate ship sprouting slides and water fountains steals the show. Lunch is served at the snack bar, where pizzas, pasta, ice cream and waffles are on the menu.
Just so you know, the Space Hole has a height restriction of 160cm, and 17 of the bigger adults slides have a height restriction of 120cm. The mini-slides and water features have an age restriction of either 4 or 7 years, and some play areas have no age restriction at all. Children must have an adult with them.
A day tour to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks.
Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of Al Deir El-Bahari temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Then onto the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of goddess Isis the chief deity of the island.
¿Te has preguntado alguna vez qué se siente al respirar bajo el agua? Si quieres probar el buceo pero no estás preparado para apuntarte a un curso de certificación, este programa de introducción al buceo es ideal para ti.
Destacamos
- Explora las profundidades marinas de Sharm El Sheikh con un instructor profesional
- Aprende los conceptos básicos del buceo
- Un entorno natural de ensueño
Confía en un instructor profesional altamente cualificado para descubrir qué esconde el rico fondo marino de Sharm El Sheikh. Éste te enseñará algunos conceptos básicos y técnicas de buceo, que podrás poner en práctica en las increíbles aguas del Parque Nacional Ras Mohammed. Desciende a una profundidad máxima de 12 metros para explorar los coloridos y brillantes corales así como hermosos peces de todo tipo.
Los sitios de buceo están rodeados por las montañas del desierto del Sinaí. Esta combinación de desierto y mar ofrece un espectáculo increíble que te hará creer por unos momentos que estás en otro planeta.
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Visite la playa de Mahmya para navegar y hacer esnórquel en los arrecifes de coral. Disfrute de un almuerzo tipo buffet y de tiempo libre en la playa.
Live an adventure through the spectacular, history-steeped landscapes of Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum just one hour flight from Sharm El Sheikh and you will be amazed in a trip back in time.
Over 4000 years of history make Luxor a very special place with its ancient sites of Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple and of course the impressive Karnak Temple! what incredible scenery.
Es hora de divertirse durante un día completo en el enorme parque acuático de Sharm El Sheikh. Comida ligera incluida.
Luxor, once an ancient Egyptian capital, is known today as the world's "greatest open-air museum". From the tomb of Tutankhamen in the valley of the kings and the magnificent sunset views at the majestic temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor to the exciting and fun Nile cruises, Luxor is the perfect choice for culture vultures.
Luxor is divided by the Nile into two areas commonly called the east bank and west bank which were considered in ancient Egyptian times as symbolizing respectively life and death.