The upper Nile between Aswan and Luxor is one of the classical tourist destinations. We made it in the best style on board of The Oberoi Philae Nile cruise ship.

The Philae is a very luxurious and exclusive Nile cruise ship owned by the renowned Oberoi hotel group. Actually, B. has won the trip during a workshop by Thomas Cook sponsored by tourist companies, a pure luck. And, everything was as expected, at its finest: spacious cabin, excellent food, smoothly organised trips with a personal guide. What a pity it was only four nights on a trip between Aswan and Luxor, in this style I would travel all the length of the river and back if I could.

After flying to Aswan and before embarking the ship we stayed at the Elephantine Island, making the next day an early morning trip to Abu Simbel almost on the boundary to Sudan finishing the day with the views from the Mövenpick Hotel tower. Next day, after the embarkation on the ship, there was time some sightseeing in Aswan, especially the famous Old Cataract Hotel and the Nubian Museum in the evening.

Then the smooth programme of the cruise evolved: the Philae temple of the goddess Isis, the Great Dam of Aswan, the double temple of Kom Ombo (Horus and Sobek). Next day began with the Horus temple in Edfu, followed a longer cruise downstream with passing the locks in the Essna Barrage and the evening visit to the Luxor Temple devoted to Amun. Early morning ferry brought us to the West Bank, we were almost the first tourists in the Valley of the Kings, visiting a few tombs, Tutankhamen of course, but also of the very impressive tombs of Ramses III, IV, V & VI (only here one can make pictures) as well as Tausert/Setnakht. We were ready before nine o’clock and visited on the way back to the ferry pier one of the tombs of lesser nobles, Deir el Medina, Ramses’s Medinat Habu and the obligatory Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon a thorough visit to the large complex of the Karnak Temple — and a farewell dinner and the last night on the ship.

After disembarking we went shopping for souvenirs and finished the day with teh visit to the excellent Luxor Museum. (But this is another story.) The last night in a hotel on the East Bank was short, we had to catch a very early morning flight.

It was a very short week, but we managed to make a huge amount of pictures. No way, the last selection brought over 600 photos, divided into three galleries.

• From Abu Simbel and Aswan: Gallery (205 images) Aswan :: arrived just before the midnight 23/24 November 2017Aswan :: Elephantine :: waiting for the very first ferry to the other side of the NileAbu Simbel :: The Nasser LakeAbu Simbel :: Great Temple :: a forming key of storks heading southAbu Simbel :: Great Temple hill :: note a key of storks heading southAbu Simbel :: a key of storks heading south :: formed a neat V-formation againAbu Simbel :: Great Temple :: Ramses II colossi by the entrance, one did not survive an earthquakeAbu Simbel :: Great Temple :: two colossi of Ramses II, a kind of schisophreny?Abu Simbel :: Great Temple :: the Ramses II wife correcly diminished, knee-highAbu Simbel :: Great Temple :: prisoners Ramses II madeAbu Simbel :: Great Temple :: a symbolic relief by the entrance :: the Nil god HapiAbu Simbel :: Great Temple interior :: Osiris-like Ramses statuesAbu Simbel :: Great Temple interior :: a side chamberAbu Simbel :: Great Temple interior :: a side chamberAbu Simbel :: Great Temple interior :: a side chamberAbu Simbel :: Great Temple interior :: killing the enemiesAbu Simbel :: Great Temple interiorAbu Simbel :: Great Temple interior :: an Osiris-like Ramses statueAbu Simbel :: Great Temple interiorAbu Simbel :: Great Temple interior :: the chariotAbu Simbel :: Great Temple :: the left two Ramses II colossiAbu Simbel :: Great Temple :: frontAbu Simbel :: Great Temple :: the whole hillAbu Simbel :: the Great Temple hillAbu Simbel :: Great Temple :: frontAbu Simbel :: the Hathor temple interior :: the lady omnipresentAbu Simbel :: the Hathor temple front :: Nefertete equally tall as her husbandAbu Simbel :: the Hathor temple front :: Nefertete equally tall as her husbandAbu Simbel :: the Hathor temple front :: Nefertete equally tall as her husbandAbu Simbel :: The Nasser LakeAbu Simbel :: the road to Aswan :: a classical fata morgana on the desertAswan :: a Nile felucca in front of the Elephantine islandAswan :: the town-side quai opposite the Elephantine IslandAswan :: the northern tip of the Elephantine island, Nobles' tombs behindAswan :: feluccas below the Tombs of the Nobles hillAswan :: Mövenpick :: in the roomAswan :: Mövenpick :: at the balconyAswan :: the Mövenpick tower :: the northern part of the Elephantine islandAswan :: the Mövenpick tower :: Tombs of the Nobles areaAswan :: the Mövenpick tower :: southern part of the Elephantine islandAswan :: the Mövenpick tower :: the view of the city :: mosqueAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: northAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: northeastAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: southeastAswan :: the Mövenpick tower :: the bar at the top of the towerAswan :: the Mövenpick tower :: before the dinner :: the view southeastAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: sunsetAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: sunsetAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: the townAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: The Oberoi Philae? Our boat?Aswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: The Oberoi Philae zoomedAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: sunset :: the southern part of Elephantine islandAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: after the sunset :: the northern part of Elephantine islandAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: after the sunset :: the Coptic cathedralAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: after the sunset :: the mosqueAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: after the sunset :: the Coptic cathedralAswan :: the Nobles' tombs illuminatedAswan :: the Mövenpick hotel tower :: townsideAswan :: embarked The Oberoi Philae :: our spacious cabinAswan :: embarked The Oberoi Philae :: our spacious cabin :: a happy girlAswan :: embarked The Oberoi Philae :: our spacious cabinAswan :: embarked The Oberoi Philae :: our spacious cabinAswan :: embarked The Oberoi Philae :: our spacious cabinAswan :: embarked The Oberoi Philae :: our spacious cabin :: the bathroomAswan :: the crew of The Oberoi Philae :: a pauseAswan :: embarked The Oberoi Philae :: our spacious cabinAswan :: embarked The Oberoi Philae :: the upper deck poolAswan :: The Oberoi Philae :: the shipAswan :: The Oberoi Philae :: the shipAswan :: the Coptic cathedralAswan :: the Coptic cathedralAswan :: the Coptic cathedralAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: enteringAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel compounds :: the Nile boatsAswan :: The Old Cataract HotelAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel compounds :: the Nile boatsAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel compounds :: the ruins on the Elephantine Island :: the Aga Khan Mausoleum behindAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel compounds :: the Mövenpick hotel tower in sightAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the desert viewAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the NileAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel compoundsAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the facadeAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the facadeAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: Aga Khan's MausoleumAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel compounds :: boatsAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel compounds :: boatsAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel compounds :: boatsAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel compounds :: the poolAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the loungeAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the barAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the bar itselfAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the loungeAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the terraceAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: documenting the loungeAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the libraryAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the library :: booksAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: the library :: booksAswan :: The Old Cataract Hotel :: leavingAswan :: The Oberoi Philae :: turning back to the quaiAswan :: a boat trip :: the Coptic cathedral towersAswan :: a boat trip :: approaching the cataractAswan :: a boat trip :: The Old Cataract HotelAswan :: a boat trip :: the NilometerAswan :: a boat trip :: the cataract rocksAswan :: a boat trip :: a felucca approachingAswan :: a boat trip :: a felucca passing byAswan :: a boat trip :: a felucca passing byAswan :: a boat trip :: the southern tip of the Elephantine islandAswan :: a boat trip :: camel riders in the desertAswan :: a boat trip :: a felucca portraitAswan :: a boat trip :: the Kitchener's IslandAswan :: a boat trip :: the Mövenpick hotel towerAswan :: a boat trip :: the Mövenpick :: our previous hotel room windows...Aswan :: a boat trip :: sailing northwardsAswan :: a boat trip :: feluccas by the Kitchener's IslandAswan :: a boat trip :: camel riders in the desertAswan :: a boat trip :: the Nobles' tombs areaAswan :: a boat trip :: the Nobles' tombs areaAswan :: a boat trip :: a felucca portraitAswan :: a boat trip :: a felucca portraitAswan :: a boat trip :: turning by the northern tip of the Elephantine islandAswan :: a boat trip :: town sideAswan :: a boat trip :: a felucca portraitAswan :: on board The Oberoi Philae :: Daughter lulabysPhilae :: the Aswan-side boat quai in the morningPhilae :: the lake between the damsPhilae :: the temple in sightPhilae :: the temple pylonsPhilae :: the temple pylonsPhilae :: the temple quaiPhilae :: the temple catPhilae :: the Traian kioskPhilae :: the temple pylons before usPhilae :: roughly destroyed reliefsPhilae :: the colonnadePhilae :: the entrace pylon :: killing the enemiesPhilae :: ceremonial scene of the pharaoh pair with IsisPhilae :: ceremonial scene, Horus accepting a sacrifice?Philae :: our personal guidePhilae :: our personal guidePhilae :: a procession with a bargePhilae :: offerings for IsisPhilae :: below the next pylonsPhilae :: papyrus column capitels with Hathor headsPhilae :: the right pylon scenes, Isis, Horus and a pharaohPhilae :: the Christians left their markPhilae :: the Christians left their markPhilae :: Napoleonic army graffittiPhilae :: Pharao offering scenewith IsisPhilae :: offering scene detailsPhilae :: Isis first, but the second lady... Nekhbet?Philae :: a well-preserved scene, Isis and OsirisPhilae :: godesses and gods, Isis and OsirisPhilae :: godesses and gods, Nepthys, Isis and OsirisPhilae :: the god of the Nile, HapiPhilae :: the devastation signsPhilae :: the devastated Isis scenePhilae :: the god Bes dancingPhilae :: Hathor with the cow's earsPhilae :: a baboon playing skillsPhilae :: tha Bes portraitPhilae :: Hathor with the cow's earsPhilae :: ceremonial scenes with Isis in the temple interiorPhilae :: ceremonial scenes in the temple interior, Isis and OsirisPhilae :: ceremonial scenes in the temple interiorPhilae :: in a side chamberPhilae :: the snake goddess Wadjet?Philae :: ceremonial scenes in the temple interiorPhilae :: ceremonial scenes in the temple interior, Nepthys, Isis and OsirisPhilae :: ceremonial scenes in the temple interiorPhilae :: ceremonial scenes in the temple interiorPhilae :: the Christian altar with a tabernaculum nichePhilae :: the lake between the damsPhilae :: the temple guardPhilae :: below the entrance pylonsPhilae :: watching over the temple courtyardPhilae :: the left pylon with the pharaohPhilae :: killing the enemiesPhilae :: the flowery columt capitelsPhilae :: Herr Brehm's graffitti, 1851Philae :: the Traian's kiosquePhilae :: the lake between the damsPhilae :: details in front of the main entrancePhilae :: the small Nile god being photographedPhilae :: the Nile god HapiPhilae :: the Nile god Hapi and surrounding reliefsPhilae :: explanations about the temple recoveryPhilae :: ctourist crowds at the boat pierPhilae :: the boat pierPhilae :: the Traian kiosque as seen from the riverPhilae :: the Traian kiosque as seen from the riverAswan :: the high damAswan :: sailing towards the high damAswan :: on the way to the high damAswan :: the high dam :: downstreamAswan :: the high dam :: downstreamAswan :: the high damAswan :: the high dam :: the Nasser LakeAswan :: The Egyptian-Soviet Friendship MonumentAswan :: The Egyptian-Soviet Friendship MonumentAswan :: The Egyptian-Soviet Friendship Monument :: overwhelmedAswan :: The Egyptian-Soviet Friendship Monument :: and above only the skyAswan :: The Egyptian-Soviet Friendship Monument :: the emblemsAswan :: The Oberoi Philae :: back in our cabin
• From the cruise between Aswan and Luxor: Gallery (210 images) Aswan :: The Oberoi Philae :: preparing to leave the townAswan :: The Oberoi Philae :: preparing to leave the townSailing between Aswan and Kom Ombo :: The Oberoi Philae central hallSailing between Aswan and Kom Ombo :: looking back to the Elephantine Island with the Mövenpick hotel towerSailing between Aswan and Kom Ombo :: the sun deckSailing between Aswan and Kom Ombo :: idle passenger cruise shipsSailing between Aswan and Kom Ombo :: the bridge north of AswanSailing between Aswan and Kom Ombo :: the bridge north of AswanSailing between Aswan and Kom Ombo :: we allow ourselves an alcoholic drinkSailing between Aswan and Kom Ombo :: the bridge north of AswanSailing between Aswan and Kom Ombo :: the desert approaches the riverKom Ombo :: the double temple -- Sobek and Horus -- pylon entranceKom Ombo :: a lot of cartouches with namesKom Ombo :: flowery vestibule column capitalsKom Ombo :: explaining the stone screenKom Ombo :: a Ptolemaic pharaoh with an assembly of Thoth, Isis (or Hathor?), Sekhmet, Horus and KhonsuKom Ombo :: vestibule columnsKom Ombo :: SobekKom Ombo :: Ptolemy and both Cleopatras, sister and wifeKom Ombo :: Seshat and HorusKom Ombo :: hieroglyphsKom Ombo :: colours are better preserved on the ceilingKom Ombo :: a bovine detailKom Ombo :: cruelties describedKom Ombo :: the pylonKom Ombo :: the pharaoh dealing with the double temple hosts, Horus and SobekKom Ombo :: a Ptolemaic pharaoh with an assembly of Thoth, Isis (or Hathor?), Sekhmet, Horus and KhonsuKom Ombo :: among the columnsKom Ombo :: another scene... Thoth and Horus in action with the pharaoh Ptolemy VIIIKom Ombo :: a name cartoucheKom Ombo :: the Nile god HapiKom Ombo :: PtahKom Ombo :: Seshat's rockKom Ombo :: SeshatKom Ombo :: the corridor behind the double templeKom Ombo :: armless and faceless defeatedKom Ombo :: hieroglyphsKom Ombo :: hieroglyphsKom Ombo :: the pharaoh's lion taking a handKom Ombo :: reliefs in the corridor behind the double templeKom Ombo :: hieroglyphsKom Ombo :: a pharaoh, Hathor (or a paraoh lady?) and SobekKom Ombo :: a pharaoh convincing Sekhmet and HathorKom Ombo :: Hieroglyphs? Sacrifices?Kom Ombo :: the pharaoh and his wife and sister -- Ptolemy and CleopatrasKom Ombo :: flowery column capitalsKom Ombo :: blocks with reliefs outsite the double templeKom Ombo :: Ra? and Sobek joined by two Horus falconsSailing between Kom Ombo and Edfu :: on the sun deckSailing between Kom Ombo and Edfu :: sunsetSailing between Kom Ombo and Edfu :: heading northSailing between Kom Ombo and Edfu :: the view upstreamSailing between Kom Ombo and Edfu :: evening in the cabinSailing between Kom Ombo and Edfu :: after dinner -- Egyptian sweetsSailing between Kom Ombo and Edfu :: a surprise in the cabinEdfu :: on the way to the Horus temple shaped by Ptolemaic pharaohsEdfu :: preserved colours of reliefsEdfu :: reliefs on the inner wallsEdfu :: the pylon entrance with the pharaoh smashing the enemies in front of HorusEdfu :: Ptolemy XII smashes his enemies in front of HorusEdfu :: the host, HorusEdfu :: Horus, the falcon godEdfu :: well preserved colours on the entrance ceilingEdfu :: a relief with a ceremonial bargeEdfu :: empty cartouches ready for the new sponsor pharaohs namesEdfu :: forecourt with the colonnadeEdfu :: Horus crownedEdfu :: palm-like column capitalsEdfu :: a carefully censored personEdfu :: inner temple :: a pharaoh, Hathor and HorusEdfu :: inner temple laboratory :: hieroglyphsEdfu :: inner temple laboratory :: recipies and prescriptions on the wallsEdfu :: inner temple library :: hieroglyphs with recipiesEdfu :: inner temple laboratory :: a reliefEdfu :: inner temple :: a ceremonial bargeEdfu :: the sanctuaryEdfu :: the sanctuaryEdfu :: the sanctuary (originals in Louvre)Edfu :: inner temple :: the censored penis of Min, embarassed Hathor, a pharaohEdfu :: inner temple :: Isis? and Min slightly censored, a pharaoh with an offeringEdfu :: inner temple :: censored Min confronting OsirisEdfu :: inner temple :: Min (censores) and OsirisEdfu :: probably Ptolemy XII and both Cleopatras, sister and wife, or are they goddesses?Edfu :: the pasagewaysEdfu :: passageways :: ThothEdfu :: passageways :: explaining a series of scenesEdfu :: passageways :: Horus attended by Hathor on a barge with an attending pharaohEdfu :: passageways :: Horus barge and faceless pharaohs with attendeesEdfu :: passageways :: Horus accompanied on a barge and faceless pharaoh and his wifeEdfu :: passageways :: walls covered with reliefsEdfu :: passagewaysEdfu :: the forecourt, the entrance pylonEdfu :: the forecourtEdfu :: on the feet of HorusEdfu :: on the feet of HorusEdfu :: the host of the temple, HorusEdfu :: photographing in the vestibuleEdfu :: inner temple :: a pharaoh, Hathor, Horus, Osiris, Sashet, HorusEdfu :: inner temple laboratory :: hieroglyphs with recipies, prescriptionsEdfu :: the inner temple leading to the sanctuaryEdfu :: inner temple laboratory :: hieroglyphs with recipies, prescriptionsEdfu :: the inner templeEdfu :: the inner temple columnsEdfu :: pharaohs in ceremonies with HorusEdfu :: an antechamber with reliefsEdfu :: forecourt with the colonnadeEdfu :: the entrance pylon with the pharai smashng his enemies in front of HorusEdfu :: a street sceneEdfu :: a street sceneEdfu :: a street sceneEdfu :: a street sceneEdfu :: on board again :: another cabin surpriseSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: leaving EdfuSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: passing a bridge downstream of EdfuSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: northbound :: desert dunes aheadSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: industrySailing between Edfu and Luxor :: a narrow belt of green fieldsSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: coffee on the sun deckSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: desert dunes just behind the green fieldsSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: a side branchSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: on the sun deckSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: desert hillsSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: the unused poolSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: the desert reaching the riverSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: the desert reaching the riverSailing between Edfu and Luxor: :: encounter with a small passenger shipSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: the desert reaching the riverSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: encounter with a larger cruise shipSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: encounter with a larger cruise shipSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: looking downstreamSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: the Nile valley contrastsSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: a wilder part of the valleySailing between Edfu and Luxor :: the Nile shipsSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: the Nile shipsSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: in the cabinSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: in the cabinSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: approaching the opened weir lockSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: hawker's boatsSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: entering the opened weir lockSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: entering the weir lockSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: the old weirSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: hawkers in actionSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: passing below the lock gateSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: the weir crownSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: approaching the barrage lockSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: the left lock opens for us slowlySailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: a bit off courseSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: entering the barrage lockSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: fixing the ropes to stop the shipSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: waiting for the waterlevel to fallSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: the downsream gate of the barrage lockSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: the downstream gates starts to openSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: the downstream gates openSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: leaving the barrage lockSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: leaving the barrage lockSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: Esna locks :: leaving the barrageSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: the broad riverSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: passing a pier in some townSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: The Oberoi Philae interiorSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: The Oberoi Philae interiorSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: the window view from the loungeSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: another cruise ship just passed bySailing between Edfu and Luxor :: just another encounterSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: a neglected shipSailing between Edfu and Luxor :: sticking one's head out of the cabin windowLuxor Temple :: the entrance pylon, the second obelisk is in Paris, Ramses statuesLuxor Temple :: the entrance pylon, the second obelisk is in Paris, Ramses statuesLuxor Temple :: the entrance pylon, the lone obeliskLuxor Temple :: the courtyard of Ramses IILuxor Temple :: a procession sceneLuxor Temple :: a characteristic stone screen with Ramses II doubledLuxor Temple :: a characteristic stone screen with Ramses II doubledLuxor Temple :: the pharaoh Tutankhamun and his wife AnkesenamunLuxor Temple :: the colonnade of AmenophisLuxor Temple :: the colonnade of AmenophisLuxor Temple :: the colonnade of Amenophis :: looking back to the entrance pylonLuxor Temple :: the Sun Courtyard of AmenophisLuxor Temple :: the colonnade of AmenophisLuxor Temple :: the colonnade of AmenophisLuxor Temple :: the main temple :: a processions before AmunLuxor Temple :: the main temple :: reliefsLuxor Temple :: the main temple :: sacrificesLuxor Temple :: the main temple :: meeting Horus and AmunLuxor Temple :: the main temple :: reliefsLuxor Temple :: sacrificesLuxor Temple :: the main temple :: making picturesLuxor Temple :: the main temple :: a procession bargeLuxor Temple :: the main temple :: pidgeons in the column capitalsLuxor Temple :: explaining the reliefs :: Amun dealing with the pharaoh's wife MutemviyaLuxor Temple :: the main temple :: bringing sacrifices to the templeLuxor Temple :: antechamber of the main templeLuxor Temple :: the main temple entranceLuxor Temple :: the colonnade of AmenophisLuxor Temple :: looks like a family portraitLuxor Temple :: Ramses statues in the Ramses II courtyardLuxor Temple :: Ramses statues in the Ramses II courtyardLuxor Temple :: the obelisk by the entrance pylonLuxor Temple :: sphinx alleyLuxor Temple :: one of the sphinxes in the sphinx alleyLuxor Temple :: the entrance pylon, the second obelisk is in Paris, Ramses statuesLuxor :: another cabin surpriseLuxor :: dinner on board of Philae :: menuLuxor :: dinner on board of Philae :: Australian beef carpaccio with poached egg, rucola and remolataLuxor :: dinner on board of Philae :: Marinated avocado and tomato saladLuxor :: dinner on board of Philae :: grilled beef tenderloin with garlic mash potatoes, winter vegetables and mushroom sauceLuxor :: dinner on board of Philae :: Pan seared Norwegian Salmon with vegetables, orange and dill butter sauceLuxor :: dinner on board of Philae :: Orange pannacotta with pistachio creamLuxor :: onboard :: the program for tomorrow displayedLuxor :: the cabin surprise is still there
• From The West Bank with the Valley of the Kings and the Karnak Temple: Gallery (215 images) West Bank :: crossing the Nile at dawn :: balloons startingWest Bank :: crossing the Nile at dawn :: balloons starting, a bit higherWest Bank :: crossing the Nile at dawnWest Bank :: crossing the Nile at dawnWest Bank :: crossing the Nile at dawn :: in the middle of the riverWest Bank :: crossing the Nile at dawn :: the West Bank pierWest Bank :: crossing the Nile at dawn :: cruise shipsWest Bank :: crossing the Nile at dawn :: our ferryWest Bank :: crossing the Nile at dawn :: another ferry on the wayWest Bank :: even more balloonsValley of the Kings :: driving from the West Bank pier to The ValleyValley of the Kings :: taking the tourist train to the gravesValley of the Kings :: early morning :: at a tomb entranceValley of the Kings :: early morning :: at a tomb entrance :: let's goValley of the Kings :: Ramses IV tomb :: the ramp leading downValley of the Kings :: Ramses IV tomb :: the end of the rampValley of the Kings :: Ramses IV tomb :: a bargeValley of the Kings :: Ramses IV tomb :: painted reliefsValley of the Kings :: Ramses IV tomb :: the sarcophagusValley of the Kings :: Ramses IV tomb :: the sky on the burial chamber ceilingValley of the Kings :: Ramses IV tomb :: the sky ceiling of the burial chamberValley of the Kings :: Ramses IV tomb :: frescoes in the burial chamber with Horus falconsValley of the Kings :: Ramses IV tomb :: hieroglyphsValley of the Kings :: Ramses IV tomb :: back on the rampValley of the Kings :: Ramses IV tomb :: just to rememberValley of the Kings :: the sun appears, seven o'clockValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the ramp leading to the hallValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the Book of The Gates?Valley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the Book of The Gates?Valley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the hall :: the Book of The GatesValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the hall :: Book of The CavernsValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: both books continue all along the second rampValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: hieroglyphsValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the burial chamber :: Book of the Earth or of the DayValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the goddess Nut, the sky and the Book of The NightValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the goddess Nut, the sky and the Book of The NightValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: smashed sacophagi of Ramses VI and VValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: frescoes in the burial chamberValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: frescoes behind the sarcophagus of Ramses V :: The Book of The Earth :: creation of the Sun disc?Valley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the Sun disc :: The Book of The Day?Valley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: some cruelties on ugly enemiesValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the smashed sarcophagus of Ramses VValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the sky description :: The Book of The NightValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the smashed sarcophagus of Ramses VValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: The Book of The Earth :: creation of the sun discValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: detailsValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: detailsValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: The pharaoh and Ma'atValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: detailsValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: another thoroughly described sceneValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: gods bargeValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: Sobek in actionValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: burial chamber paintingsValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: back in the hallValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: hieroglyphsValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: slowly turning backValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the hallValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: Nut and the skyValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: some dark dealings (Book of the Dead?)Valley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: brighter scenes :: The Book of CavernsValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tomb :: the upper rampValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tombValley of the Kings :: Ramses V & VI tombValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: godly reliefs just by the entrance, Hapi? Osiris? or just Ramses III? and RaValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: the pharao Ramses dealing with Anubis and with OsirisValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: before the fresco of the pharaoh Ramses in company of godsValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: the pharaoh Ramses Ramses dealing with a godValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: the pharaoh Ramses and PtahValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: relief detailsValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: the chamber with the ramp leading downValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: looking back the rampValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: paraohs dealing with OsirisValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: Sobek and Horus, I presume?Valley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: a detailValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: a detailValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: winged Isis and Osiris meet the pharaohValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: in the company of godsValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: paharoh with Ptah (right) and another godValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: Isis and Osiris welcome the pharaohValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: a pharaoh and PtahValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: PtahValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: a pharaoh, one of the Ramsesses I presumeValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: Nekhbeth? (the vulture goddess)Valley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: hieroghlyphsValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: the eyeValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: a scarabbeusValley of the Kings :: Ramses III tomb :: just to rememberValley of the Kings :: a tomb entrance, eight o'clockValley of the Kings :: going to the last tomb to visitValley of the Kings :: the last tomb :: no photosValley of the Kings :: leaving before nine o'clockValley of the Kings :: the deeper valley in full sun, quarter to nine o'clockValley of the Kings :: Tutankhamun's tomb :: no photosValley of the Kings :: the overall planValley of the Kings :: waiting for the toy train backDeir el Medina :: ruins of the tomb artisans settlementDeir el Medina :: entering the templeDeir el Medina :: a side chamber :: gods parade: Nepthys, Horus, Hathor, Isis, OsirisDeir el Medina :: a side chamberDeir el Medina :: a side chamber :: Amun, Hathor, a pharaoh, Min, a pharaoh and his wife?Deir el Medina :: a side chamber :: a pharaoh, Min, a pharaoh, Osiris, Isis or HathorDeir el Medina :: a pharaoh bringing sacrifices for Horus and OsirisDeir el Medina :: HathorDeir el Medina :: a side chamber :: a pharaoh before Amun and numerous gods behind himDeir el Medina :: Hathor, goddess rock detailDeir el Medina :: a pharaohDeir el Medina :: detailsDeir el Medina :: detailsDeir el Medina :: in another side chamberDeir el Medina :: OsirisDeir el Medina :: Ma'at, ThothDeir el Medina :: another side chamberDeir el Medina :: HathorDeir el Medina :: explanationsDeir el Medina :: the entranceDeir el Medina :: the entrance pylonDeir el Medina :: SekhmetDeir el Medina :: writings on the wallMedinat Habu Temple :: the pylon :: the adventages of getting up earlyMedinat Habu Temple :: the pylon :: Pharao killing the enemies before AmunMedinat Habu Temple :: the pylon :: killing the enemies on both sides of the entranceMedinat Habu Temple :: the pylon :: killing the enemies to th rightMedinat Habu Temple :: the pylon :: killing the enemies to the leftMedinat Habu Temple :: cartouches with names cut very deep -- in order to prevent overwritingMedinat Habu Temple :: the first courtyard with war scenes and victory descriptionsMedinat Habu Temple :: the first courtyard :: the pharao commandersMedinat Habu Temple :: the first courtyard :: descriptions and pharaoh figuresMedinat Habu Temple :: a pharao figures repeatedMedinat Habu Temple :: the colours are preserved at best on the ceilingMedinat Habu Temple :: cultic reliefsMedinat Habu Temple :: cultic reliefsMedinat Habu Temple :: a cartouche with a nameMedinat Habu Temple :: the second courtyardMedinat Habu Temple :: the second courtyardMedinat Habu Temple :: sacrifices for a goddess?Medinat Habu Temple :: making picturesMedinat Habu Temple :: sacrifices for goddessesMedinat Habu Temple :: the pharaoh dealing with various godsMedinat Habu Temple :: the pharao hand in hand with HorusMedinat Habu Temple :: a deeply engraved cartoucheMedinat Habu Temple :: a relief of a barge -- a perfect setting for a throne?Medinat Habu Temple :: massive columnsMedinat Habu Temple :: the ruined main templeMedinat Habu Temple :: a bored temple guardianMedinat Habu Temple :: the second courtyardMedinat Habu Temple :: the defeated enemies by his feetMedinat Habu Temple :: the pharaoh multipliedMedinat Habu Temple :: descriptions of wars and victoriesWest Bank :: The Colossi of MemnonWest Bank :: The Colossi of Memnon :: the desert hills behindWest Bank :: taking the ferry back to the East BankWest Bank :: taking the ferry back to the East BankWest Bank :: taking the ferry back to the East Bank :: the Luxor Temple and cruise shipsWest Bank :: taking the ferry back to the East BankWest Bank :: taking the ferry back to the East BankWest Bank :: taking the ferry back to the East BankWest Bank :: taking the ferry back to the East BankWest Bank :: taking the ferry back to the East Bank :: in the middle of the NileWest Bank :: taking the ferry back to the East Bank :: The Philae in sightWest Bank :: taking the ferry back to the East Bank :: one of the East Bank hotelsWest Bank :: stern of The Philae, usually hidden before passengers' eyesLuxor :: The Philae sternLuxor :: returning to The PhilaeLuxor :: returning to The PhilaeLuxor :: The Philae fake side wheel paddlesLuxor :: The Philae bowLuxor :: next cabin surpriseKarnak :: the temple reconstruction in the service buildingKarnak :: late afternoonKarnak :: the yard just behind the entrance pylonKarnak :: entering the great column hallKarnak :: the great column hallKarnak :: the great column hallKarnak :: entering the great column hall :: the column capitalsKarnak :: the great column hallKarnak :: the great column hall :: symmetryKarnak :: entering the great column hall :: symmetryKarnak :: the great column hallKarnak :: the great column hallKarnak :: the great column hall :: reliefsKarnak :: the obelisk of Thutmosis and of Hatshepdut, the latter purposedfully hidden behind a wallKarnak :: the obelisk of ThutmosisKarnak :: the obelisk of HatshepsutKarnak :: the obelisk of Hatshepsut and the MoonKarnak :: scenes on the outer wallsKarnak :: the obelisks from the ruined sanctuaryKarnak :: the lady paharaoh Hatshepsut in carefully censored, the gods Horus and Thot remainKarnak :: Hatshepsut before Amun, censoredKarnak :: a lovely sceneKarnak .. pharaoh pair (?) statuesKarnak :: the Ach-Menu :: the view back to an obeliskKarnak :: Ach-MenuKarnak :: the obelisks of Thutmosis and (hidden on purpose) of HatshepsutKarnak :: the obelisk of ThutmosisKarnak :: the great column hall : a statueKarnak :: the great column hallKarnak :: a statue of Ramses renamed to Pinodjem by the entrance to the geat column hallKarnak :: a statue of Ramses (renamed to Pinodjem) with the consortKarnak :: statues of Ramses renamed to Pinodjem by the entrance to the geat column hallKarnak :: the second pylon leading to the great column hallKarnak :: the moon above the first pylonLuxor :: The Philae :: saying goodbye to our personal guideLuxor :: lounge windowsLuxor :: coffee in the loungeLuxor :: the final cabin surpriseLuxor :: The Philae :: the last night on board :: Bliss lullabiesLuxor :: late morning on the NileLuxor :: The Philae :: our deck fire exit planLuxor :: leaving a surprise in our cabinLuxor :: The Philae :: the last selfie on boardLuxor :: a hotel room on the East BankLuxor :: the souvenir shopper paradiseLuxor :: the Luxor Museum building (another story...)Luxor :: the last view of the Nile valley

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