![]() She said: 'Today we are celebrating the fact that Jesus Christ was born 2,000 years ago this is the true millennium anniversary.' She said: 'It would be splendid to think that in the last years of the twentieth century Christ's message about loving our neighbours as ourselves might at last be heeded.'Īs the world prepared to ring in the new Millennium in the year 2000, the Monarch used her Christmas Day address to honour the birth of Christ once more. In 1989, she referenced the story and used it to ask people to reflect on how they could help their friends and neighbours who 'need a helping hand'. In her first Christmas Day address to the nation that same year, which was broadcast on the radio, the Monarch said: 'Pray for me… that God may give me wisdom and strength to carry out the solemn promises I shall be making, and that I may faithfully serve Him and you, all the days of my life.' When she acceded the throne in 1952 following her father's death, the then 25-year-old Queen vowed to be guided by her Christian faith throughout her reign and asked her subjects to pray for her ahead of her coronation the following summer. Meander amongst the elaborately decorated interior, whose columns and walls showcase detailed etchings and carvings, before returning to your ship for a tasty dinner on board.Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II Pope Francis (right) said he was praying for Her Majesty's 'eternal rest' (pictured with the Queen in 2014 at the Vatican)ĭuring 70 years of her reign, the Queen's Christmas Day speeches invoked Biblical references to the story of the birth of Christ, as well as other stories including the Good Samaritan. Unique in its design, the symmetrical rooms, courts and halls were identically duplicated and dedicated to two sets of gods: Sobek, the god of fertility, and Haroeris, the god of the sky. This afternoon, glide along the Nile and sail into Kom Ombo for an unforgettable visit to the impressive Temple of Kom Ombo. Brimming with subtropical plants and brightly coloured blooms, bask in tranquillity as you wander through this beautiful setting, where the gentle flutter of palm fronds serves as a serene soundtrack. After a leisurely morning, enjoy a unique sailing experience as you breathe in fresh river breezes upon a delightful felucca, a traditional wooden sailing boat which carries you to the botanical gardens of Kitchener's Island. Intricately carved into a golden sandstone cliff overlooking the Nile, wonder at the mesmerising 66-foot seated figures of King Ramses, before returning back to the boat for breakfast. Return back to your vessel, for dinner onboard and your first night on the Nile.Įarly this morning, you have an optional excursion to visit the iconic temples of Abu Simbel (at a fee). Finally, take in the splendid Temple of Philae, built in 690 B.C in honour of the goddess of health and marriage known as the last temple of classical Egyptian design, marvel at the domineering Pylons embellished with traditional hieroglyphs from its new position upon Agilkia Island, having been rescued from a watery grave on Philae Island during the dramatic flooding of Lake Nasser. ![]() Remaining attached to the bedrock below, this monumental tower would have weighed a mind-blowing 1,168 tonnes if the development had succeeded, however, plans were abandoned when cracks began to appear in the granite. Later, gain a fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian stone-work techniques with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk in the Northern Quarries, where the marks of workers' tools and faint carving outlines eerily remain visible. ![]() ![]() After lunch onboard, enjoy your first excursion, and witness a pioneering example of hydro-engineering on the banks of the River Nile at the High Dam. Depart Cairo after an early breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to the city of Aswan, where you will embark on your Nile River Cruise. ![]()
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