Temple of Hatshepsut - Deir al-Bahri
On our way to visit Hatshepsut Temple, designed by her architect Senenmut [Temple of Hatshepsut - Deir al-Bahri - Nile River Cruise - Egypt]

Temple of Hatshepsut - Deir al-Bahri
Queen Hatshepsut was the fifth ruler of the 18th Dynasty, 1473-1458 [Temple of Hatshepsut - Deir al-Bahri - Nile River Cruise - Egypt]

Temple of Luxor
Temple of Luxor

Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphis - Egypt
A colossal statue of Rameses II, truncated at the knee. [Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphis - Egypt]

Terace Bar - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Terrace of Old Cataract Hotel where travellers meet for a quenching ale and to watch the sun set over the Nile. [Terrace Bar - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

Terrace Bar - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan
Agatha's Christie's "Death on the Nile" in 1978 revived interest in the Old Cataract Hotel. [Terrace Bar - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
We tried a spread of food there, some better than others. We pondered on the wine, given the heat. Inspite of buying the best drop, the verdict was that beer was a better option. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
What else but a Pyramid-shaped dessert! [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
Getting stuck into our desserts. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt
The 1902 Restaurant was opened to celebrate the opening of the first Aswan Dam. [The 1902 Restaurant - Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt]

The 33m high facade is breathtaking. [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]
The 33m high facade is breathtaking. [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]

The ancient city of Memphis was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. [Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphis - E
The ancient city of Memphis was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. [Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphis - Egypt]

The ancient city of Memphis was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. [Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphis - E
The ancient city of Memphis was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. [Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphis - Egypt]

The Ankh that locks the gate to the Temple. [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]
The Ankh that locks the gate to the Temple. [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]

The Ankh was a symbol of eternal life for the ancient Egyptians [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]
The Ankh was a symbol of eternal life for the ancient Egyptians [Great Temple of Abu Simbel - Egypt]