Sands of Time: Ancient Egypt Discovery Tour
Sands of Time: Ancient Egypt Discovery Tour
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A breathtaking general aviation journey tracing the lifeline of an ancient civilization, from the Mediterranean delta to the Valley of the Kings. Explore pyramids, temples, deserts, and the Nile itself — all from low and slow GA aircraft.
Designed for small general aircraft (C172, DA40, PA28, etc.).
Leg 1: HECA → HEAZ – “Pyramids of Giza”
Leg 1: HECA → HEAZ – “Pyramids of Giza”
Cairo International (HECA) → Almaza Air Base (HEAZ)
Depart from Cairo and fly southwest toward the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. This short scenic hop circles the ancient plateau before turning east to land at the historic Almaza field.
Leg 2: HEAZ → HESX – “Nile to Saqqara”
Leg 2: HEAZ → HESX – “Nile to Saqqara”
Almaza (HEAZ) → Sphinx International (HESX)
Fly low along the Nile and head toward the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara — the oldest stone pyramid in the world. Follow the desert ridge to Sphinx International Airport, located adjacent to the Giza complex.
Leg 3: HESX → HEMM – “Across the Western Desert”
Leg 3: HESX → HEMM – “Across the Western Desert”
Sphinx International (HESX) → Mersa Matruh (HEMM)
Turn northwest and cross the vast Western Desert. Sand seas, ancient caravan routes, and the shimmering Mediterranean greet you as you descend into Mersa Matruh, a historic settlement dating back to Roman times.
Leg 4: HEMM → HELX – “Over the Nile Kingdom”
Leg 4: HEMM → HELX – “Over the Nile Kingdom”
Mersa Matruh (HEMM) → Luxor International (HELX)
A stunning cross-country flight over the desert plateau before reconnecting with the Nile near Luxor. Witness the Valley of the Kings, the Karnak Temple Complex, and the ancient capital of Thebes.
Leg 5: HELX → HESN – “Temples of Aswan”
Leg 5: HELX → HESN – “Temples of Aswan”
Luxor (HELX) → Aswan International (HESN)
Follow the Nile upstream, passing ancient Nubian villages, desert cliffs, and massive temple sites — including Edfu and Kom Ombo — before arriving in historic Aswan near the High Dam and Philae Temple.
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