In the morning, after a full night's rest, you will gather at the cruise restaurant for breakfast. After that, your guide will drive you to Edfu in a horse-drawn carriage. You will begin from your cruise ship's river port, go along Edfu's Nile Corniche Street, and finally arrive at the Temple of Horus.
Through the Horus festivals at Edfu, the Temple of Edfu provides us with a comprehensive and exquisite representation of the everyday prayers held there, supported by sources. What most catches the attention of visitors upon entering the temple, on the left side, is a curious mural, which some see as resembling the modern "Wi-Fi" sign, prompting many to take pictures next to it, wondering about its authenticity. In reality, this sign is nothing more than a symbolic representation of the offerings that were presented to the gods at that time. It actually represents pieces of meat.
A sanctuary for the sacred falcon, where he lived and governed for a year, is also mentioned in the temple's inscriptions. This falcon was a living bird that was elected and crowned annually. The day of its election and coronation was considered one of the greatest annual festivals.
It's time to explore Luxor Temple after the cruise's lunch and sail to Luxor. See the great hypostyle hall and how Tutankhamun decorated it with rings from the Opet festival.
See the Great Hypostyle Hall and how Tutankhamun decorated it with rings from the Opet Festival. Through it, you will learn about one of the three most important religious festivals of ancient Egypt, initiated by Hatshepsut. Through it, you may also glimpse scenes of Amenhotep III's heavenly birth on the walls of the Holy of Holies. Learn more and see the components of the temple through us.
We will then transport you back to your cruise. Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.