Edfu Cruise Packages from Destination Oceans

On a Greek Isle cruise to Egypt with Destination Oceans make a point to see the city of Edfu. It is located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan, with a population of approximately sixty thousand people. About 5 km (3 miles) north of Edfu are remains of ancient pyramids.

The town of Edfu is known for the major Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 BCE to 57 BCE, into the reign of Cleopatra VII. Of all the temple remains in Egypt, the Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most completely preserved. Built from sandstone blocks, the huge Ptolemaic temple was constructed over the site of a smaller New Kingdom temple, oriented east to west, facing towards the river. The later structure faces north to south and leaves the ruined remains of the older temple pylon to be seen on the east side of the first court. See it while on a port stop on you Mediterranean Cruise with Destination Oceans.