Day 5 – Horus Temple in Edfu; Kom Ombo; Aswan
Another busy day visiting temples along the Nile River on the way to Aswan. The Horus Temple is the best preserved ancient temple in Egypt. Several statues of the falcon god are in perfect shape. The ceiling of the temple still bears the soot from oil burning lamps used by the priests. The high walls are now nesting areas for the local birds. An early return to the ship allowed for some much needed pool and relaxation time as we sailed north. The visit of the Kom Ombo temple in the late afternoon and cooling temperatures was enjoyed by all. The ship continued its voyage to Aswan which we reached during the night.