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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile
Most Photos Anne Schrader except pictures of us two together
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In December 2021, we sailed this new addition to the AmaWaterways offerings for a 10-day land and cruise package that will fascinate you. The adventure starts in Cairo, staying at the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel with views of the Nile, the world’s longest river.
In Cairo, highlights of the 3-day stay were visits to 3 Pyramids of Giza (the only remain intact structures of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the Sphinx; touring the Egyptian Museum; a visit to Memphis (the old capital of Ancient Egypt); and the burial grounds of the Saqqara, with the wonderful step pyramid of Djoser.
Next, aboard the AmaDahlia, a newly designed Nile River cruise ship, we got to sail the Nile for 7 days. Among the highlights were visits to Hall of Karnak (my personal favorite due its size and grandeur), the beguiling Temple of Luxor, the burial tombs of Valley of the Kings (we saw 3 tombs including King Tut’s tomb) and in the Valley of the Queens, where we had exclusive access to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari (a stunning tomb that was Anne’s favorite).
We took the optional tour to Abu Simbel, and it was amazing. I also liked the Temple of Kom Ombo (a temple dedicated to 2 gods—the Falcon god and the Crocodile god), and the Temple of Edfu (dedicated to the Falcon god).
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AmaDahlia Ship Tour
AmaDahlia Stateroom Tour
Horus (the falcon headed god) leading Nefertari by the hand, in the entrance hall of her tomb. There are about 2/3 of the 5,200 square feet of walls with paintings in her tomb and it is considered the best wall decorations in any tomb in Egypt. Photo Anne Schrader
Abu Simbel. This temple complex is dedicated to Pharaoh Ramses II anda smaller temple dedicated to his favorite wife Nefertari. Photo Anne Schrader
3 Pyramids of Giza at sunset. Photo Anne Schrader
