In English:
What to see on the Nile Cruise?
General information.
In 2011, we spent one-week vacation on the Nile cruise in Egypt. We bought all-inclusive package tour, including flights between Helsinki and Hurghada, transfers between Aswan and Hurghada, all visits on ancient temples, nights on a cruise boat with food and drinks.
How it was! Awesome. All the temples leave on visitors an unforgettable impression. There is much to see and to shoot photos. I shot 1926 photos of which I’ll present 361 in eight posts! We visited to these temples: Karnak, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Philae, Hatsesup, Colossi of Memnon.
The cruise is like making a time travel, travelling back in history for thousands of years. The scenery changes slowly and life along the banks of the Nile seems to be slow life, no hurry. From time to time we encountered other cruise ships, onshore we saw bovines, camels, fishermen, shacks, debris, palm trees, distant mountains, and as the evening progresses, spectacular sunsets.
The slow life continues on a cruise boat, eating, drinking ,sun bathing, admiring sceneries, resting and swimming in a pool. Everyday worries and care are behind and it’s time to enjoy life. The mind is filled with the excitement of waiting to see all those old temples.
This post:
Visiting Philae Temple.
Philae Temple offers stories from the past having a diverse history combining Pharaonic, Roman and Christian background.
Philae Temple is situated on the island of Agilika Island just south of the old Aswan Dam. Formerly it was situated on the nearby Philae Island. Why it was moved to the island of Aglika Island? This is due to that it had the danger of being submerged forever with the construction of the new Aswan dam (1960-1970), which flooded the area. To prevent it from flooding, the Egyptian government and UNESCO worked together to pump the area dry and relocate the entire temple, stone by stone (50,000 stones!), to a nearby island called Agilika. This huge stone work, relocating stone by stone, took 9 years to complete! My hat! So, the original island is now completely submerged under the waters of Lake Nasser.
Philae Temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis. On the area, there are the Temple of Hathor and the Kiosk of Trajan. Philae Temple was completed in around 690 A.D. Photos (4) and (5) show the second pylon which is 32 meters wide and 12 meters high. Second last photo (42) shows Kiosk of Trajan, built by the roman emperor Emperor Trajan (reigned AD 98-117). Last photo (43) shows two sphinxes in front of the first pylon. which is 18-meter-high.
Visiting this temple requires a short boat trip. Google maps shows the island well and the port where boats arrive.
https://www.google.com/maps/@24.0252455,32.8847353,445m/data=!3m1!1e3
Although Philae Temple does not differ to others very much, it rewards visitors with nice photographs.
En español:
¿Qué ver en el crucero por el Nilo?
Información general.
En 2011, pasamos una semana de vacaciones en el crucero por el Nilo en Egipto. Compramos un paquete turístico con todo incluido, incluidos vuelos entre Helsinki y Hurghada, traslados entre Aswan y Hurghada, todas las visitas a templos antiguos, noches en un crucero con comidas y bebidas.
¡Fue maravilloso! Increíble. Todos los templos dejan en los visitantes una impresión inolvidable. Hay mucho para ver y tomar fotos. ¡Saqué 1926 fotos de las cuales presentaré 361 en ocho publicaciones! Visitábamos a estos templos: Karnak, Lúxor, Kom Ombo, Philae, Hatshepsut, Colosos de Memnon.
El crucero es como viajar en el tiempo, viajar en la historia durante miles de años. El paisaje cambia lentamente y la vida a lo largo de las orillas del Nilo parece ser lenta, sin prisas. De vez en cuando nos encontramos con otros cruceros, en tierra vimos bovinos, camellos, pescadores, chozas, escombros, palmeras, montañas distantes y, a medida que avanza la noche, espectaculares puestas de sol. La vida lenta continúa en un crucero, comiendo, bebiendo, tomando el sol, admirando paisajes, descansando y nadando en una piscina. Las preocupaciones y los cuidados cotidianos están atrás y es hora de disfrutar la vida. La mente está llena de la emoción de esperar para ver todos esos viejos templos.
Esta publicación:
Visitando el Templo de File.
El Templo de Philae ofrece historias del pasado que tienen una historia diversa que combina antecedentes faraónicos, romanos y cristianos.
El templo de File está situado en la isla de la isla de Agilika, al sur de la antigua presa de Asuán. Antiguamente estaba situado en la cercana isla de File. ¿Por qué fue trasladado a la isla de la isla Aglika? Esto se debe a que tenía el peligro de quedar sumergido para siempre con la construcción de la nueva presa de Asuán (1960-1970), que inundó el área. Para evitar que se inunde, el gobierno egipcio y la UNESCO trabajaron juntos para secar el área y reubicar todo el templo, piedra por piedra (¡50,000 piedras!), a una isla cercana llamada Agilika. ¡Este enorme trabajo en piedra, que se trasladó piedra por piedra, tardó 9 años en completarse! ¡Mi sombrero! Entonces, la isla original ahora está completamente sumergida bajo las aguas del lago Nasser.
El templo de File está dedicado a la diosa Isis. En el área, hay el Templo de Hathor y el Quiosco de Trajano. El Templo de File se completó alrededor de 690 d. C. Las fotos (4) y (5) muestran el segundo pilón que tiene 32 metros de anchura y 12 metros de altura. La segunda y última foto (42) muestra el Quiosco de Trajano, construido por el emperador romano Emperador Trajano (reinó 98-117 d. C.). La última foto (43) muestra dos esfinges frente al primer pilón. que tiene 18 metros de altura.
Haciendo una visita a este templo requiere un corto viaje en bote. Google Maps muestra bien la isla y el puerto donde llegan los barcos.
https://www.google.com/maps/@24.0252455,32.8847353,445m/data=!3m1!1e3
Aunque el Templo de File no difiere mucho de los demás, pero recompensa a los visitantes con buenas fotografías.
En francais:
Que voir sur le navire de croisière sur le Nil?
Informations générales.
En 2011, nous avons passé une semaine sur la croisière sur le Nil en Égypte. Nous avons acheté un forfait tout compris, comprenant les vols entre Helsinki et Hurghada, les transferts entre Assouan et Hurghada, toutes les visites dans des temples anciens, des nuits en bateau de croisière avec nourriture et boissons.
Comment c’était! Impressionnant. Tous les temples laissent aux visiteurs une impression inoubliable et profonde. Il y a beaucoup à voir et à prendre des photos. J’ai pris 1926 photos dont 361 dans huit messages! Nous avons visité ces temples: Karnak, Louxor, Kom Ombo, Philae, Hatsesup, Colosses de Memnon.
La croisière est comme un voyage dans le temps, remonter dans l’histoire depuis des milliers d’années. Le paysage change lentement et la vie sur les rives du Nil semble être lente, sans hâte. De temps en temps, nous rencontrâmes d’autres navires de croisière. À terre, nous voyions des bovins, des chameaux, des pêcheurs, des cabanes, des débris, des palmiers, des montagnes lointaines et, au fil de la soirée, des couchers de soleil spectaculaires. La vie lente continue sur le bateau de croisière: manger, boire, se bronzer, admirer des paysages, se reposer et nager dans une piscine. Les soucis et les soins quotidiens sont derrière et il est temps de profiter de la vie. L’esprit est plein d’attente de voir tous ces vieux temples.
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Visite du Temple de Philae.
Le temple Philae propose des histoires du passé ayant une histoire diversifiée combinant des fondements pharaoniques, romains et chrétiens.
Le temple Philae est situé sur l’île Agilika, juste au sud de l’ancien barrage d’Assouan. Autrefois, il était situé sur l’île voisine de Philae. Pourquoi a-t-il été transféré sur l’île d’Aglika? Cela est dû au fait qu’il risquait d’être submergé à jamais par la construction du nouveau barrage d’Assouan (1960-1970), qui a inondé la région. Pour empêcher les inondations, le gouvernement égyptien et l’UNESCO ont uni leurs efforts pour assécher la zone et déplacer l’ensemble du temple, pierre par pierre (50 000 pierres!), sur une île voisine appelée Agilika. Il a fallu 9 ans pour achever ce travail de pierre énorme, relocalisant pierre par pierre! Mon chapeau! Ainsi, l’île d’origine est maintenant complètement submergée par les eaux du lac Nasser.
Le temple de Philae est dédié à la déesse Isis. Sur la zone, il y a le temple de Hathor et le kiosque de Trajan. Le temple de Philae a été achevé vers 690 après J.-C. Les photos (4) et (5) montrent le deuxième pylône, qui mesure 32 mètres de large et 12 mètres de haut. La dernière dernière photo (42) montre le kiosque de Trajan, construit par l’empereur romain l’empereur Trajan (règne après 98-117). La dernière photo (43) montre deux sphinx devant le premier pylône, qui est de 18 mètres de haut.
Visiter ce temple nécessite une courte promenade en bateau. Google maps montre bien l’île et le port où les bateaux arrivent.
https://www.google.com/maps/@24.0252455,32.8847353,445m/data=!3m1!1e3
Bien que le temple Philae ne diffère pas beaucoup des autres, il récompense les visiteurs avec de belles photographies.
Em português:
O que ver num cruzeiro no Nilo?
Informação geral.
Em 2011, passamos uma semana de férias no cruzeiro do Nilo no Egito. Compramos um pacote com tudo incluído, incluindo voos entre Helsinque e Hurghada, transferências entre Aswan e Hurghada, todas as visitas a templos antigos, noites em um barco de cruzeiro com alimentos e bebidas.
Como foi! Impressionante. Todos os templos deixavam aos visitantes uma impressão inesquecível. Havia muito para ver e tirar fotos. Tirei 1926 fotos, das quais vou apresentar 361 em oito postagens! Visitamos esses templos: Carnaque, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Philae, Hatsetsup, Colossos de Mêmnon.
O cruzeiro é como fazer uma viagem no tempo, viajando de volta à história por milhares de anos. O cenário muda lentamente e a vida ao longo das margens do Nilo parece ser lenta, sem pressa. De tempos em tempos, encontramos outros navios de cruzeiro; em terra, vimos bovinos, camelos, pescadores, barracos, destroços, palmeiras, montanhas distantes e, à medida que a noite avança, pôr do sol espetacular. A vida lenta continua em um barco de cruzeiro, comendo, bebendo, tomando banho de sol, admirando paisagens, descansando e nadando em uma piscina. As preocupações e os cuidados diários estão atrasados e é hora de aproveitar a vida. A mente está cheia da emoção de esperar para ver todos aqueles velhos templos.
Esta postagem:
Visitando o Templo de Filas
O Templo de Filas oferece histórias do passado, com uma história diversificada, combinando faraó, romana e cristã.
O Templo de Filas fica na ilha de Agilquia, ao sul da antiga represa de Assuão. Anteriormente, estava situado na vizinha Ilha Filas. Por que foi transferido para a ilha da Ilha Agilquia?Isso se deve ao risco de ficar submerso para sempre com a construção da nova barragem de Assuão.(1960-1970), que inundou a área. Para evitar inundações, o governo egípcio e a UNESCO trabalharam juntos para bombear a área e secar o templo inteiro, pedra por pedra (50.000 pedras!), para uma ilha próxima chamada Agilquia? Esse enorme trabalho de pedra, realocando pedra por pedra, levou 9 anos para ser concluído! Meu chapéu! Portanto, a ilha original agora está completamente submersa nas águas do lago Nasser.
O Templo de Filas é dedicado à deusa Ísis. Na área, há o Templo de Hathor e o Quiosque de Trajano. O Templo de Filas foi concluído em cerca de 690 d.C. As fotos (4) e (5) mostram o segundo pilão com 32 metros de largura e 12 metros de altura. A segunda última foto (42) mostra o Quiosque de Trajano, construído pelo imperador romano Imperador Trajano (reinou em 98-117 dC). A última foto (43) mostra duas esfinges na frente do primeiro pilão. que tem 18 metros de altura.
Efectuar uma visita a este templo requer uma curta viagem de barco. O Google Maps mostra bem a ilha e o porto onde os barcos chegam.
https://www.google.com/maps/@24.0252455,32.8847353,445m/data=!3m1!1e3
Embora o Templo de Filas não seja muito diferente dos outros, ele recompensa os visitantes com boas fotografias.
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Comment by Jeanne — February 26, 2020 @ 07:30 |
Saving the temple was definitely a labour of love and worth the effort.
Comment by the eternal traveller — February 26, 2020 @ 07:37 |
Hello Carol.
Yee it is, you are right! Thank you commenting.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — February 26, 2020 @ 08:02 |
The carvings are incredible! What stories these places could tell… Wonderful photographs 🙂
Comment by Cathy — February 26, 2020 @ 10:05 |
Hello Cathy.
Oh yes, to read the stories what they could tell, would interesting. We made this trip inspired by the author of book of Mika Waltari. It tells the story of Sinuhe, who lived in Egypt during those days, mostly during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten of the 18th Dynasty:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Egyptian
I have read it during my life four times in different languages and always I see the ancient Egypt by the eyes of Sinuhe and live with him. The Egyptian is not just a historical novel, but a story about the human heart, mind, deception, kindness, love and much more. It is known for its high-level historical accuracy of the life and culture of the period depicted
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — February 26, 2020 @ 11:11 |
Thanks for this, it sounds very interesting.
Comment by Cathy — February 26, 2020 @ 14:46 |
All so incredibly beautiful. It must be awe-inspiring to see in person. 🙂 🙂
Comment by restlessjo — February 26, 2020 @ 10:45 |
Hello Johanna.
We enjoyed the cruise on Nile with all of our heart. Thank you commenting.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — February 26, 2020 @ 11:18 |
What a stunning temple Matti. Those carvings are absolutely wonderful and it’s so marvellous to see that they have been preserved.
Comment by Little Miss Traveller — February 26, 2020 @ 11:00 |
Hello Marion.
I am glad that you left your kind comment and loved this post. This was the second last post in this series. After four weeks returning to the country of snow. 🙂 Thank you.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — February 26, 2020 @ 11:26 |
Hello! Great Egyptian civilization is wonderful. Looks like your trip is fun.Have a good day☺
Comment by wakasahs15th — February 26, 2020 @ 11:18 |
Hello wakasahs15th.
Thank you commenting. This trip was once in the life time trip. 🙂 I am glad that you love my post.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — February 26, 2020 @ 11:44 |
Para los que no hemos estado en Egipto cada una de tus entradas es un viaje “real” a lugares tan increíbles. Los detalles de las fotos son magníficos, todas tus fotos son maravillosas. Muchísimas gracias, Matti.
Feliz día, Un abrazo.
Comment by Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós — February 26, 2020 @ 11:18 |
Hola Isabel.
Estoy contento de que te guste mis fotos. ¡Casi me sonrojo por tus cumplidos! Muchísimas gracias.
¡Que tengas un muy buen día! Abrazos.
Comment by Sartenada — February 26, 2020 @ 12:01 |
Una serie di fotografie stupende, fantastiche.. Wowww che meraviglia. Complimenti.
Ciao, patrizia
Comment by Patrizia M. — February 26, 2020 @ 12:25 |
Ciao Patrizia!
Che bel commento. Grazie mille
Passa una splendida giornata!
Comment by Sartenada — February 26, 2020 @ 12:37 |
As ever fabulous photos! You now have me convinced that this has to be done!
Comment by Stella — February 26, 2020 @ 13:08 |
Hello Stella.
Thank you very much commenting. There will be one more and it is nice final of this series. Then I will start presenting Finland. 🙂
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — February 26, 2020 @ 13:19 |
The Philae Temple is truly an amazing sight. The ancient Egyptians were masters in building such magnificent structures. Thanks for sharing your fascinating photos with us!
Comment by Peter Klopp — February 26, 2020 @ 16:13 |
Hello Peter.
Architecture, design, implementation, skilled supervisors and employees – all professionals! Thank you commenting.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — February 27, 2020 @ 07:39 |
It’s amazing that this temple was moved stone by stone to the new location, but the reconstruction was beautifully done. I’m glad all of this intricate detail has been preserved and I thank you for sharing it with us.
Comment by seniorhiker — February 26, 2020 @ 17:27 |
Hello George.
Professionals – all. My hat. It is difficult to imagine the working conditions, the length of the working day and the tools at that time. What about catering? Again, my hat! Thank you commenting.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — February 27, 2020 @ 07:50 |
I’m overwhelmed with carvings.
I think that these are not only drawing but also book for
ancient people.
Comment by 洋子 — February 26, 2020 @ 19:20 |
Hello Yoko-san.
I think that you are absolutely right! Thank you commenting and that great idea!
素敵な１日を！
Comment by Sartenada — February 27, 2020 @ 07:56 |
Hello Matti-san,
It is fascinating to see the influences of the 3 different eras on the architecture. As always it’s incredible to see this “living” history. I hope you and your family have a good week!
Comment by T Ibara Photo — February 27, 2020 @ 00:57 |
Hello Takami.
Thank you leaving your nice comment. Nowadays it is hard to imagine how the original one was built because we have all the machines to help us.
Happy week to you and yours!
Comment by Sartenada — February 27, 2020 @ 08:01 |
Great photos of this glorious place!
Comment by Amy — February 27, 2020 @ 16:14 |
Hello Amy.
Thank you praising my photos!
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — February 28, 2020 @ 07:47 |
¡Que belleza! Cuantos recuerdos, que fotos estupendas.
Gracias por haberme hecho viajar de nuevo en ese crucero maravilloso.
Saludos Matti.
Comment by Lu — February 28, 2020 @ 21:07 |
Hola Luisa.
Me alegra saber que te han gustado la entrada y mis fotos, muchas gracias. Un fuerte abrazo.
¡Feliz fin de semana!
Comment by Sartenada — February 29, 2020 @ 09:10 |
Great photos. Very interesting. So glad the temple was saved. (and relocate the entire temple, stone by stone (50,000 stones!), Incredible! Thanks. –Curt
Comment by Curt Mekemson — February 29, 2020 @ 03:06 |
Hello Curt.
Thank you very much leaving your praising comment.
Happy weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — February 29, 2020 @ 09:17 |
Big Bigger Bigest! Egypt!
I feel ancent roman.
Very good photos!
Thank you!
Comment by キース — February 29, 2020 @ 06:59 |
こんにちはキースさん.
I am glad that you loved my photos. Thank you.
良い 週末!
Comment by Sartenada — February 29, 2020 @ 09:29 |
just friggin’ amay-zing !
Comment by betunada — February 29, 2020 @ 18:36 |
Hello Betunada.
How nice that you loved my post. Thank you.
Happy Sunday!
Comment by Sartenada — March 1, 2020 @ 08:05 |
j’adore les détails des hiéroglyphes qui ont traversé les époques! merci pour ces magnifiques photos, Matti! bises et bon dimanche
Comment by malyloup — March 1, 2020 @ 11:53 |
Bon dimanch Maly.
Merci d’aimer mon post et ses photos.Un commentateur a dit très sagement que les hiéroglyphes font un livre pour les citoyens égyptiens. Eh bien, je ne sais pas si tout le monde pourrait les lire, mais pour nous, ils donnent des informations précieuses! 🙂
Bises et bonne journée à toi.
Comment by Sartenada — March 1, 2020 @ 12:55 |
I enjoyed so much looking at all the details in the photos. It is a glorious place, and those who helped to preserve it deserve much credit. So often, we lose the treasures of the past — because of war, or ignorance, or simple lack of caring. But this remains — and you have brought it to us. Thank you!
Comment by shoreacres — March 3, 2020 @ 05:30 |
Hello Linda.
Thank you leaving your wise words in your comment. You are right – I agree!
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — March 3, 2020 @ 07:35 |
So much detail to be enjoyed in this series on your Nile cruise. Thank you so very much for sharing it with us.
Comment by Karen — March 4, 2020 @ 20:36 |
Hello Karen.
Thank you praising my Nile posts! I am glad that you loved my photos and appreciated the background work which I have done, when preparing these posts.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — March 5, 2020 @ 07:40 |
It must have been enjoyable visit to Egypt. Thank you for sharing very detailed posts and nice photos!
Comment by Minna — March 8, 2020 @ 17:16 |
Hello Minna.
Yes, it was indeed. It will stay long time in our memories and maybe due to that reason that we love history. I do not know, if you have read or heard about the book “Sinuhe Egyptiläinen”, written by Mika Waltari. We wanted to see Egypt thru the eyes by Sinuhe. Nearly the same thing is just now in our world “Koronavirus”. Albert Camus wrote the book “Rutto” long time ago. Absolutely worth for reading, because it is just now topical in the world.
I am glad that you visited my blog and left your kind comment. Thank you.
Have a great start of new week!
Comment by Sartenada — March 9, 2020 @ 07:40 |
Hi, Sinuhe Egyptiläinen has been and still is one of my favorites! I have never been in Egypt but one day would like to see it and especially historical side of it. I haven’t read Rutto, thank’s for recommending it! Have a great day!
Comment by Minna — March 9, 2020 @ 08:08 |
Hello MInna.
Very nice that you know Sinuhe! 🙂 BTW, I publish new posts only every two week and then on Wednesdays, if possible. Next Wednesday I will end my Nile cruise series and then there will a very different post.
Matti
Comment by Sartenada — March 9, 2020 @ 08:17 |
Just imagine the people who spent their entire adult lives constructing these tombs! Guess the privileged classes have always had egos as grand or grander than our present-day “leaders.”
Comment by lifelessons — March 21, 2020 @ 17:00 |
Hello Judy.
That is true, just now! When seeing all details man is humble in front of them and speechless! Thank you leaving your kind comment.
Stay healthy!
Comment by Sartenada — March 22, 2020 @ 08:21 |
Absolutely fascinating. Thanks for taking us to the Philae Temple, Matti. Incredible carvings. I really appreciated your photos and the close-ups you provided, as well as the overviews. It is so fortunate that the temple was relocated in the face of the floods, for this ancient structure is a great gift for us all these centuries later.
Comment by Jet Eliot — March 22, 2020 @ 16:35 |
Your comment made me very glad. Thank you. Carvings and signs, which ancient Egyptians left for us, have offered us valuable information.
New week started – happy new week!
Comment by Sartenada — March 23, 2020 @ 07:37 |