Episode 7: Abu Simbel, the Old Cataract, and Farewell to Egypt

Disembark the Oberoi Zahra and fly south from Aswan to Abu Simbel, where colossal statues of Ramses II proclaim power across eternity. Explore the Great Temple, aligned with the rising sun, and the smaller temple of Hathor and Nefertari, one of the few built for a queen. Hear the story of the UNESCO rescue that saved both temples from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Return to Aswan for a night at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile. On Sunday, a quiet pause at the Le Méridien Cairo Airport Hotel marks the end of your journey through ancient Egypt.