It was common for walls and floors in pyramids to be covered by alabaster. [Alabaster factory - Egypt]

It was the first pyramid in Egyptian history [Step Pyramid of Djoser - Saqqara - Egypt]

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar - Egypt

King Ay, as a priest, performing the Opening of the Mouth ritual for Tutankhamen. [Valley of the Kings - Egypt]

King Djoser - his face mutilated due to gouging out of the inlaid eyes. [Step Pyramid of Djoser - Saqqara - Egypt]

King Menes was the ruler responsible for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt. [Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphis - Egypt]

Leaving the Valley of the Kings. [Valley of the Kings - Egypt]

Memphis - Egypt

Memphis, situated at the head of the Nile Delta, was a majestic city in its days. [Temple of Ptah - Mit Rahina village - Memphi

Modern rendition of a Whirling Dervish dance - After dinner entertainment on our riverboat. [Nile River Cruise - Egypt]

Monuments include the earliest ancient funerary structures to Coptic monasteries [Step Pyramid of Djoser - Saqqara - Egypt]

Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt

Old Cataract Hotel - Aswan - Egypt

On board entertainment - This guy whirled non-stop for 20 minutes or so, making amazing patterns with his dress. [Nile River

On the way to Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom [Memphis - Egypt]