EGYPTIAN ODYSSEY TOURS

Luxury Holidays

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

2

INTRODUCTION

EGYPT - the very name conjures images of treasure,

mystery and the mighty river Nile, the life blood of

this arid country. Egypt has long acted as a magnet

for travellers from all over the world, thanks to its

fascinating and awe-inspiring monuments, its

dramatic landscape and its intrinsic sense of history.

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

3

SUMMARY SLIDE

o Cairoo Great Pyramid

o Sphinxo Luxor

o Karnako Nile Cruise

o Valley of the Kingso Balloon Trip

Highlights

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

4

CAIRO

The Cairo Museum holds the finest collection of Egyptian antiquities. This includes the fabulous gold treasure of Tutankhamun (New Kingdom XVIII dynasty - ruled 1347-1339 BC).

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

5

GREAT PYRAMID

Pyramids were constructed to house the mortal remains of deceased pharaohs and nobles; those built for the pharaohs are the largest. The largest and most famous of Egypt’s many pyramids, The Great Pyramid of Cheops, is one of the seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

6

SPHINX

Just a short distance from the Great Pyramid is the Great Sphinx, a creature with a human head and a lion's body.

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

7

KARNAK

The temple of Karnak, dedicated to the god Amon, is one of the most awe-inspiring monuments of Egypt. The gigantic pillars making up the Hypostyle Hall are covered in ancient texts and a massive pylon, or gateway, leads to the road to nearby Luxor.

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

8

LUXOR

Luxor lies on the east bank of the Nile and was, in Egypt’s splendid past, the ancient city of Thebes, which also incorporated the nearby Temple of Amon at Karnak. The Temple of Luxor was built mainly by Amenophis III (New Kingdom XVIII dynasty - ruled 1405-1367 BC) and Ramesses II; this grand temple must have been one of the finest in Egypt. Although of lesser importance than Karnak, it played a major part in the worship of Amun Ra (Sun God), his wife Mut and their son Khonosu (Moon God).

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

9

NILE CRUISE

Relax, while travelling at a leisurely pace, passing lush fields, date palms and houses with multicoloured doors and windows. Children wave as the cruiser sails majestically past them.

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

10

ASWAN

At Aswan it is possible take a ride on a felucca, a traditional sailboat, around several islands.

From Aswan there is an optional trip to Abu Simbel, to see the great temple of Ramesses II. Other excursions include a trip to the Temple of Isis at Philae, one of the most beautiful temples occupying a unique location on an island.

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

11

VALLEY OF THE KINGS

The sun that sets on the West Bank of the Nile marks the traditional burial ground of the Pharaohs, their Queens and families.

After crossing the Nile, you pass through the sugar plantations, then into the acrid desert to the stillness of the Valley of the Kings with the awe-inspiring tombs of the Pharaohs.

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

12

VALLEY OF THE QUEENS

The Valley of the Queens contains the tombs of both queens and royal children. View the tomb of the son of Ramesses III (New Kingdom XX), which vividly depicts the Pharaoh introducing his son the deities.

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

13

HATSHEPSUT

The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut (New Kingdom XVIII dynasty - ruled 1490-1468 BC) at Deir el-Bahari is built on a grand scale, in a series of terraces with stark colonnades, it blends beautifully with the mountainside.

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

14

BALLOON TRIP

Rise early for a dawn lift off and enjoy an exotic breakfast in the desert. The one hour flight reaches an altitude of 1000 feet, providing an excellent view of things that cannot be seen from the ground and showing you Egypt from a very different aspect.This is an excursion not to be missed!

Egyptian Odyssey Ltd

15

AVERAGE CAIRO TEMPERATURES

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec0

5

10

15

20

25

30