Kharga Oasis – واحة الخارجة Kharga is the oasis closest to the Nile Valley, approximately 285 km west of Luxor and 700 km south of Cairo. Lying in a wide natural depression, it is surrounded by outstanding desert scenery and many ancient sites. The area around Kharga contains many archaeological sites, mainly deserted forts, monasteries and temples dating from the Roman period, such as the temple of Ain-Nadura and the monastery of Al-Kashef. Near the modern city of Kharga lies the 2700-year-old temple of Amon at Hibis, one of the few surviving Persian monuments in Egypt; its rich reliefs are well preserved. One kilometre north of Hibis lies the Bagawat Christian cemetery, where mudbrick tombs are painted with biblical scenes, there are the ruins of an early mudbrick basilica and hundreds of unexcavated chapels. For an overview of antiquities found in excavations throughout the Western Desert Oases, nothing can beat a visit to the recently constructed Kharga Heritage Museum, which houses artefacts ranging from Pharaonic times right through to the Islamic period. As you journey between Luxor and Kharga, following the ancient ‘Forty-Day Caravan Road’, you’ll pass a number of Pharaonic ruins and deserted forts, such as Qasr el-Ghueita and Qasr el-Zayyan, both situated strategically on hilltops, surrounded by sand dunes – pitch a tent at one of the camping areas around the deserted forts, and amazing sunsets are guaranteed. 2days _1night EGYPT OASES Day 01: Early in the morning we start the trip from luxor to al kharga oasis (310Km)firstly , we will visit the first temple in our way to al kharga oasis ; TheTemple of Ghweita secondly we will go to The temple of Hibis thirdly we visit The Cemetery of Bagawatis then we will go To oasis lodge to have a rest and have lunch then we go to al labahka area by Quad BikeOr by car to see the sunset at last we go back to oasis lodge and have dinner. . where you will overnight camping to spend your night camping under the stars. Day 2: Breakfast, transfer back to your hotel in Luxor. Price per Person: -Single : 1600 LE - From 2 to 3 pax: 1100 LE per person - From 4 to 6 pax: 800 LE per person
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:48:00 +0000
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