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8-Day Nile Cruise Sightseeing Tour on the Grand Boat from Luxor: Karnak Temple | Valley of the Kings | Colossi of Memnon | Edfu temple | Kom Ombo Temple | The High Dam |

Product Code: 682251

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Luxor Attractions Valley of the Kings - Hatshepsut - Temple Colossi of Memnon - Karnak Temple
    • Aswan Attractions Edfu Temple - Kom Ombo Temple - The High Dam - Philae Temple
Tour Code
682251
Duration
8 day
Departure City
Luxor
End City
Luxor
Language
English

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Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Luxor

Arrival in Luxor Boarding the Boat - Luxor (Optional tour the west bank of the Nile - the east bank of the Nile)

Hotel: Overnight on board or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

Upon your arrival in Luxor, our representative welcomes you and transfers you to visit the necropolis of Thebes on the west bank of the Nile, followed by the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of many New Kingdom pharaohs are located, as well as their families and nobles in favor, a continuation of visits with the Colossi of Memnon, the last vestiges of the temple of Amenhotep III and Deir el Bahari, the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Dug out of the rock in the mountain of Thebes, this temple with three terraces built in -1455 is harmonious and modern. Although dedicated to Amon, there are also chapels of Anubis and Hathor, the protective goddess of women. Transfer to your Dahabiya for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the southern part of ancient Thebes, where the temple of Karnak is located. The temple is connected by a dromos, a long alley lined with sphinxes, and are dedicated to Amon. After your guide will accompany you to your Nile Cruise Embarkation before lunch, you enjoy a delicious lunch prepared freshly on board and enjoy dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River Relax the rest of the day, and overnight on board.

Karnak Temple

Karnak temple is one of the holiest places in the world and is one of the largest religious man-made constructions in the world. it was known as Ipet-isu The Most Selected Of Places and Pr-Imn House Of Amon. It dates to more than 4000 years when it was the center of the religious worship of the entire ancient Egyptian kingdom for more than 1500 years to many deities but was dedicated mainly to the Theban triad which consisted of God Amun with his wife the Goddess of Justice Mut and his son the moon god Khnsou, plus other gods like the great Osiris, Montu, Ptah and Isis. The Karnak complex was able to immortalize the way of life and the legacy for endless generations.

Valley of the Kings

The valley of the kings is a stairway to heaven, it has been the final resting place to the greatest kings and queens of Egypt new kingdom (1570-1070 BC). It holds 63 tombs filled with various enchanting treasures, artifacts, statues, hypnotic decorations, and the remains of pharaohs like Ramses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and the famous boy-king Tutankhamun. The Valley became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979 due to its significance & beauty through the ages. 

Hatshepsut Temple 

Hatshepsut Temple is a perfect example of allure and class, it was known as Djoser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies) and showcases the grandeur of the new kingdom and the vision of one of the most successful and powerful rulers in the history of Ancient Egypt Queen Hatshepsut. It was designed in 1479 BC and took 15 years to construct, the design of the temple is based on the concept of Classical Architecture as it has three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together, and holds some of the most majestic statues, artifacts, monuments in all of Luxor. 

Colossi of Memnon 

Colossi of Memnon are two colossal blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at the height of 18 m (60ft) weighing 720 tons each and has the shape of Pharaoh Amenhotep III(1386-1350). The colossi were damaged due to a large earthquake in 27 BC but were reconstructed again in 199 AD. The statues were very famous during the GrecoRoman period due to The Vocal Memnon which resulted from the statues making a singing voice from time to time at dawn which was nothing more than the sound of the wind passing through the statue.

Tips:
In the evening (optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple).

Visiting Attractions

  • Valley of the Kings Valley of the Kings
  • Colossi of Memnon Colossi of Memnon
  • Temple of Hatshepsut Temple of Hatshepsut

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 02
Edfu

Esna – Edfu (Nile Cruise)

Hotel: Overnight in Edfu or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

Breakfast on board free time then Start sailing to Esna and Cross the Esna while enjoying your Lunch on board your boat surrounded by picturesque views. this time heading to Edfu, afternoon Tea and Free time at leisure. Dinner on board with enjoying Egyptian Galabya party. Overnight Edfu.

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 03
Edfu

Edfu - Sailing to Kom Ombo Optional tour (Nile Cruise)

Hotel: Overnight on board or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

Breakfast on board, head out to visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples of the Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu, and the two beautiful granitestatues of the falcon god Horus towering over the entrance as you walk in.Enjoy a magnificent experience as you take a horse-drawn carriage ride back and forth to the temple and marvel at Upper Egypt's local life. Pass through the slow-paced, rural life of the local farmers and fishermen. After returning to your boat, you will begin sailing again. to Kom Ombo. afternoon Tea and Free time at leisure while sailing to Kom Ombo. Touch down on the shores of Kom Ombo andwalk through the town of Kom Ombo among the locals of the town until you arrive at the unusual your guide willaccompany you to visit Kom Ombo Temple with its two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. Explore the exceptional beautiful temple of Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek (Crocodile God). The temple was built with two symmetric entrances, halls, and sanctuaries; it is the only double temple all over Egypt. After your visit, head back to your dahabiya where you will continue the day sailing to the colorful city of Aswan and enjoy a mouthwatering lunch and dinner on board.Overnight on board.

Edfu temple

Edfu temple is one of the last temples ever built in Ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic era between 237 BC & 57 BC to be the official worship house of the sky falcon god Horus. It is believed it was built on the same spot where the battle between the devil god Set and Horus took Place according to Osiris Myth. It came into light when it was excavated in 1860 by Auguste Mariette a French Egyptologist 1860, the architecture & interior of the Edfu Temple is beautiful as it mixes between Greek and Egyptian design in the finest manner.

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo Temple "The Hill Of Gold" was constructed in the Greco-Roman period between 205 BC & 180 BC. The unique design of the temple is a distinctive double design divided into two identical sectors, one for the crocodile god Sobek and the other for the falcon sky god Horus.

Visiting Attractions

  • Temple of Edfu Temple of Edfu
  • Temple of Kom Ombo Temple of Kom Ombo

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 04
Aswan

Aswan ( Philae ) Optional tour (Nile Cruise)

Hotel: Overnight on board or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

Breakfast on board, then departure to visit the temple of Philae on the island of Agilka, one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Egypt. Started by Pharaoh Nectanebo I during the XXXth Dynasty and completed by the Romans, it is the main sanctuary dedicated to Isis. After returning to the boat for lunch, Dinner, and overnight on board.

The High Dam

The High Dam is the only modern attraction of the city of Aswan, it was constructed between 1960 & 1970. The dam was designed as a co-operation project with Moscowbased Hydro project Institute in order to have better control over Nile flooding, generate Hydroelectricity, provide increased water storage for irrigation in its reservoir lake Nasser.

Philae Temple

Philea temple is the gem of Aswan & the mother of the ancient Egyptian mythology as it holds on its walls the" Myth of Osiris" in which the husband of Isis "Osiris" is killed by His brother Set the god of the desert of chaos out of pure hatred & envy then Osiris is resurrected to be the ruler of the underworld afterward Set is defeated by Hours the sky God the son of Isis and Osiris starting age of peace, prosperity & justice. The temple was relocated in the 60s to the island of Agilkia as a part of a rescue mission led by UNESCO after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Tips:
In the evening Option sound and light show at the Philae temple in the evening.

Visiting Attractions

  • High Dam High Dam
  • Philae Temple Philae Temple

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 05
Aswan

Aswan – (Optional Abu Simbel) – Kom Ombo - Edfu (Nile Cruise)

Hotel: Overnight on board or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

Breakfast on board and Optional private transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned vehicle to visit the legendary Temples of Abu Simbel (approximately a 3-hour journey). Pharaoh Ramses II built the fabulous Abu Simbel Temples, reflecting the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom. The large temple is dedicated to the three main gods of the Ramesside period: the sun-god Re-Horakhty, Amon of Karnak, and Ptah of 

Memphis, without forgetting that the king himself worshiped in this place as a god. This temple is also called the "Sun Temple of Ramses II." The small temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, also called the temple of Hathor, who was the wife of the Sun King. From a symbolic perspective, the two temples of Ramses II and Nefertari merge Ramses I, Nefertari, Hathor, and Rê. UNESCO played an essential role in protecting and displacing these two monuments endangered by the construction of the High Dam. After the visits, return to Aswan for lunch before resuming navigation to Kom Ombo - Edfu, where you will arrive at night. Dinner and overnight on board.

Visiting Attractions

  • Abu Simbel Temples Abu Simbel Temples

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 06
Edfu

Edfu – Esna (Nile Cruise)

Hotel: Overnight on board or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

Breakfast on board free time and continue the cruise to Esna, lunch on board and Relaxation, you will enjoy the magnificent landscape while sailing. where you will arrive at night. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 07
Luxor

Esna – Luxor (Nile Cruise)

Hotel: Overnight on board or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

Breakfast on board free time and continue the cruise to Luxor lunch on board and Relaxation, you will enjoy the magnificent landscape while sailing. where you will arrive at night. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 08
Luxor

Disembarkation from The Cruise

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

After breakfast, disembarkation Cruise. After departure formalities and according to your flight schedule, our representative will accompany you to Luxor Airport.

Tips:
The order of the visits can be modified according to navigation or flight obligations.

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Meet and assistance on arrival and departure at international and domestic airports
    • All transfers and travel during the visits in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle
    • 7 Nights of 5* Luxury accommodation on the Grand boat Cruise on the Nile entire board (starting with lunch on the 1st day and ending with breakfast on the last day)
    • Meals included during the stay in Egypt (Breakfast - lunch - dinner)
    • Welcome service by our representative on arrival and departure
    • Accompanying assistants throughout the stay
    • Services and taxes

Package Excludes

    • Entry visa to Egypt
    • International and Domestic flight tickets)
    • Excursions as mentioned in the program, including entrance fees and an English-speaking Egyptologist guide
    • East Bank of Luxor
    • The West Bank of Luxor
    • Edfu - Kom Ombo
    • Aswan (Philae)
    • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program
    • English-speaking Egyptologist guide during your stay
    • Optional excursions not mentioned in the program
    • Soft drinks and mineral water during the cruise
    • Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses, and services not mentioned in the program
    • Supplements not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Entrance tickets to specific sites (the Tombs of Tutankhamun & Ramses V to the Valley of the Kings.)
    • Optional excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Excursion to Abu Simbel Option as mentioned in the program, including entrance fees and an English-speaking Egyptologist guide
    • Hot Air Balloon Excursion Option as mentioned in the program, including entrance fees and guide
    • The above prices are not valid during peak periods (New Year – Easter)
    • Carrying fees and tips for the cruise crew Nil (75$ obligatory and to be paid on the spot in cash) except your guide
    Note: The departure city may vary based on the different departure dates. Please book your flight after confirming the final itinerary with us.

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    Between 91 and 62 days before your arrival date, 40% of the entire tour price will be charged.
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    Between 31 and 17 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be charged.
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