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From Luxor to Aswan Following the Traces of Ancient Egyptian Temples

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From Luxor to Aswan Following the Traces of Ancient Egyptian Temples

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Settled in Luxor for the continuation of our Egyptian adventures, I was itching to go further, towards Aswan, to push the exploration to two jewels of ancient Egypt: Abu Simbel and the Temple of Philae.

But time was not on our side: only one day to make the round trip to Aswan from Luxor. Thus, we faced some tough decisions. We had to bid farewell to the stunning Nubian villages and, with a heavy heart, Abu Simbel, which was too far for our tight schedule. But we’ll return someday!

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Egypt – Itinerary and reflections of a budding Egyptologist

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Egypt – Itinerary and reflections of a budding Egyptologist

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For as long as I can remember, Egypt has been a land of mystery and fascination for me. As a child, I dreamed of becoming an Egyptologist, of exploring the secrets buried beneath the thousand-year-old sands, of unravelling the enigmas of the pharaohs, and of following in the footsteps of these ancient civilisations that have left an indelible mark on the history of humanity.

In December 2023, I finally realised this childhood dream. For 8 days, I plunged into the enchanting world of Egypt, a journey that awakened in me the budding Egyptologist that I’ve never stopped being.

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