2025 Egypt – Day 10 – Temple of Hatshepsut & Luxor Temple

Discover Egypt’s Timeless Temples: Temple of Hatshepsut & Luxor Temple

Temple of Hatshepsut – The Splendor of Egypt’s Great Queen

Nestled beneath the dramatic cliffs of Deir el-Bahari on Luxor’s west bank, the Temple of Hatshepsut stands as one of the most striking and innovative structures of ancient Egypt. Officially known as Djeser-Djeseru („Holy of Holies“), it was built for Pharaoh Hatshepsut, Egypt’s most powerful female ruler, during the 18th Dynasty (circa 1479–1458 BC).

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2025 Egypt – Day 7 – Luxor

Luxor – The Timeless City of Temples, Tombs, and the Eternal Nile

Along the fertile banks of the Nile River lies Luxor, a city where ancient grandeur and modern life converge in one of the most awe-inspiring open-air museums on Earth. Once known as Thebes, the capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms, Luxor is a treasure trove of archaeological wonders that reflect the zenith of pharaonic civilization. From monumental temples to secret tombs carved deep into the cliffs, Luxor is not just a destination—it is an immersion into the eternal soul of ancient Egypt.

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2025 Egypt – Day 5 – Dahshur

The Red and Bent Pyramids of Dahshur – Egypt’s Architectural Turning Point

Tucked away from the bustling crowds of Giza, the Dahshur necropolis offers a quiet but equally powerful glimpse into the birth of pyramid architecture. Two of its most iconic monuments—the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid—stand as silent witnesses to the engineering experiments and ambitions of ancient Egypt’s early pyramid builders. Commissioned by Pharaoh Sneferu, these pyramids not only predate the Great Pyramid of Giza but also paved the way for its creation.

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2025 Egypt – Day 3 – Cairo – New Egyptian Museum

After decades of anticipation, Egypt unveils one of its most ambitious cultural projects to date: the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Located just two kilometers from the Giza Pyramids and overlooking the vast desert landscape, this groundbreaking institution redefines how we interact with and preserve one of the most influential civilizations in human history.