Day 1: Arrival & Karnak and Luxor Temples
- Our qualified Egyptologist Guide will meet you at your hotel, Railway Station, or Airport in Luxor to accompany you to the magical Karnak Temples dedicated to the God Amun and his wife Mut. Karnak Temples was where the earliest International Peace Treaty was known to Historians. Interestingly the Egyptian version of this Peace Treaty was preserved on a wall in the Temple of Amun at Karnak.
- Next, embark on a journey to visit the majestic Luxor Temple, originally built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and later completed by Ramses II in the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II, one of the most famous rulers of the 19th Dynasty, dedicated the temple to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, together representing the Theban triad. Don’t miss the impressive Obelisk of Ramses II standing proudly in front of the 1st Pylon. After your visit, you’ll be transferred to check into your Nile Cruise.
- Accommodation: Overnight on board
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
- After enjoying breakfast on board, your guide will be ready to take you on a journey to the West Bank, home to the famous Valley of the Kings. Explore the tombs of King Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, King Thutmose, and Amenhotep II, among others, in this historic valley. Join us as we unlock the secret stories of the Royal Tombs, delving into a world of mystery and treasure.
- We now continue to the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Deir El Bahari. Queen Hatshepsut was the first female pharaoh to rule Egypt and was instrumental in establishing the kingdom’s earliest trading routes.
- Now onto the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. The Colossi are twin statues of Amenhotep III, a large earthquake reportedly shattered the northern colossus, and after the rupture the lower half of the statue was reputed to Sing, always within 1 or 2 hours of Sunrise. Back to your Cruise which will sail onto Edfu.
- Accommodation: Overnight on board
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
- After enjoying breakfast on board, your guide will take you to visit the Horus Temple in Edfu, an ancient Egyptian temple that houses important scenes and inscriptions depicting the sacred drama of the conflict between Horus and Seth.
- Continue sailing to the Kom Ombo Temple, which was uniquely shared by two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god of the Nile, military, and fertility, and Horus, the god of the sky and kingship. After completing your visits, return to your cruise and sail onward to Aswan.
- Accommodation: Overnight on board
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: High Dam & Philae Temple
- After breakfast on board, Our Egyptologist guide will meet you to accompany you to visit the famous High Dam which controls all of Egypt’s water Amazingly the Dam has 3 years of Nile Water stored.
- Journey on to visit the beautiful Phelea Temple, which the ancient Egyptians built for the Goddess Isis, she represents Health, Marriage, and Wisdom. Transfer back to your Cruise.
- Accommodation: Overnight on board
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Disembarkation
- After breakfast disembark your Nile Cruise. You will have the opportunity to take an optional tour of Abu Simbel or Nubian Village or spend time enjoying the sights of Aswan.
- Accommodation: Not included
- Meals: Breakfast
