Slow Boat to Aswan
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If Egypt is one of the world’s most seminal travel destination, then a journey along the Nile is a fundamental part of bringing this ancient land to life.
This incredible journey down the Nile is a voyage of discovery in the truest sense of the word, encompassing not only the magnificent monuments of the ancients, but also the little explored heritage of the ordinary modern-day Egyptians.
Starting in Luxor, known as Thebes to ancient Egyptians, we will first spend two days visiting some of the country’s most important monuments. First we’ll take a trip see the more remote, but hugely impressive temple of Dendera. With evidence of worship here dating back over 4,500 years, this stunning monument represents one of the oldest temples in the region. We visit the grand temple of Medinet Habu, situated on the Niles West Bank, we’ll see the gargantuan forms of the Colossi of Memnon, and we’ll spend time at the hugely impressive Luxor Temple, which was founded in 1400BC. We’ll also enter the Valley of the Queens to see the popular temple of Hatshepsut, and we’ll wander in the Valley of the Kings, and take a look into the tomb of Tutankhamun. Finally we’ll enjoy a magnificent sunset at what is arguably Egypt’s most famous temple, Karnack.
And for our three nights here we’ll stay at the former home of King Abdullah, the sumptuous Sofitel Winter Palace.
And then the journey will really begin as we board our luxurious Dahabiya and begin our four day cruise into the past, following the fertile ribbon of the Nile as it weaves from ancient Thebes, deep into the southern boundaries of Upper Egypt.
The boats, which it should be noted come in varying sizes from 3 to 10 room variants, have very comfortable bedrooms, all en suite. Meals are taken on deck to make sure you don’t miss anything and the food is great. But it’s watching what goes on on the banks – and indeed disembarking to get a closer look – that makes this trip so special. At Edfu and Kom Ombo we’ll spend time visiting more of Upper Egypt’s superlative ancient heritage, at El Silsila we’ll visit the quarries where much for the stone was gathered to create the Niles famous temples, and in other places we’ll simply dock our boat and visit the local famers, and villages to see a life that hasn’t changed much for millennia.
Travelling in style aboard a privately chartered comfortable traditional houseboat gives us the flexibility and freedom to escape the tourist trail and experience the real Egypt of today.
(491 or 499) And finally we’ll end here in Aswan
Here we’ll round off the trip with some more sightseeing, around the town, seeing the Aswan High Dam and visiting the famous temple of Philae, centre for the cult of the goddess Isis.
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The Judi is a two mast Egyptian dahabiya, which was built in 2008. It is 47.5 metres in length and 7.5 meters wide and has 8 double cabins and 1 double suite, meaning there is a maximum of 18 guests, plus the crew. As the dahabiya has no engine, there is always an accompanying motorboat for towing it if the wind is calm. There is, however, a 24 hour electric power supply, with an onboard generator, and it runs at 220V.
As mentioned above, there are 8 double cabins, each one measuring approximately 14 square meters. These are furnished with either a twin or large bed; air-conditioning; telephone; wardrobe; big windows; shower; wash basin; and WC. The suite measures approximately 23.37 square meters and is furnished with a large double bed; private terrace (approximately 11.25 square meters); telephone; wardrobe; shower; wash basin; and WC.
There is a fully equipped kitchen, which also contains a water filter. From here is served the dahabiyas cuisine: traditional Egyptian foods, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea with pastries. Food and beverages are served all day, and night, long including tea, coffee and mineral water.
The sundeck is 29 meters in length and hosts tables and chairs on the deck; an oriental seating area, and a sun lounger. There are also 2 pergolas, each of which is 20 meters long. The Judi also has a salon/bar, which is 27 square meters, with comfortable seating area; air conditioning; satellite television; DVD´s; Internet; and a book corner.
You will be transferred to, or from, Esna in one of our air-conditioned vehicles free of charge, so there is no need to worry about getting to, or from, your embarkation/disembarkation point. Leave the worrying up to us, just relax and enjoy the serene silence as the dahabiya gracefully glides along the River Nile, visiting sites, such as Gebel El Silsila, where the larger Nile cruise boats cannot.
Temple of Kom Ombo - Nile River Valley, Egypt
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Temple Of Kom Ombo Nile River Valley
Construction of this imposing Graeco-Roman temple was begun by Ptolemy VI Philometer in the 2nd century.
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Travel blogs from Temple of Kom Ombo:
- ... But later in the day, the Temple of Kom Ombo managed to reignite my inner-Egyptologist ...
- ... We piled into our bus and joined a police convoy to our next stop, the temple of Kom Ombo ...
- ... after Edfu, we took a horse carriage back to the boat, got here the same way, and sailed down to the Temple of Kom Ombo while playing cards with Sam and Ron, had lunch, and before we visited the temple Hassan explained a lot about Egyptian ...
- ... 30 to get to the Temple of Kom Ombo early because of crowds and the heat ...
- ... The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple built by the Ptolemaic ...
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- Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt
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- Panorama of the Temple of Kom Ombo by Wareameye from a blog titled Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
- Impressive - Temple of Kom Ombo by Gemway from a blog titled Week 1 in Egypt - Cruising the Nile
- Temple of Kom Ombo at night by Supalen from a blog titled Temple of Edfu and Kom Ombo
- Temple of Kom Ombo by M_osika from a blog titled Egypt - Nile Cruise
- [32] Temple of Kom Ombo by El_condor from a blog titled Does a felucca passenger **** in the woods?
- Temple of Kom Ombo by Supalen from a blog titled Temple of Edfu and Kom Ombo
- TEMPLE OF KOM OMBO by Greekcypriot from a blog titled THE ANCIENT RUINS IN LUXOR
- Temple of Kom Ombo by Ericjon97 from a blog titled Abu Simbel!!
Interview with Janet H. Johnson for the Oriental Institute Oral History Project
Oriental Institute Oral History Project
Interview with Janet Johnson, Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor of Egyptology
Saieh Hall for Economics at the University of Chicago
May 14th, 2018
Hosts: Anne Flannery, Foy Scalf, Nadine Moeller
Audio, Visual, and Technical Support: Knut Boehmer
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:12 - Background and interest in Egyptology
00:03:27 - Coming to the University of Chicago
00:09:03 - Studying demotic
00:11:24 - Becoming a professor
00:12:13 - Competition among graduate students
00:14:02 - Discrimination of female Egyptologists
00:16:55 - Career obstacles
00:18:25 - Hanna Gray
00:21:06 - Interest in activism
00:23:27 - Dissertation defense
00:29:02 - The creation of the Demotic dictionary at Chicago
00:41:46 - The role of technology during the creation of the Demotic dictionary
00:43:37 - What could have been done differently
00:46:59 - Field work projects
00:58:28 - Directorship of the Oriental Institute
01:07:34 - Changes in Hyde Park
01:11:22 - Story about Queen Elizabeth of Belgium
01:12:23 - Future career plans
01:14:33 - Work on the verbal system
01:18:45 - Places still to visit