Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan Itinerary
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 visit the magical Karnak Temples which was dedicated to the God Amun and his wife Mut. Karnak Temples was apparently the place 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.
- Then journey onto visit the majestic Luxor Temple which was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty B.C, and was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty B.C. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty who ruled Egypt for many years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Also enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. After enjoying your visit you will then 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 your breakfast on board your Guide will be waiting to take you on a visit to the West Bank home of the famous Valley of the Kings. Journey through the valley of the Kings and explore the tombs of King Tutankhamun, Ramssess V1, King Tutmosis and Amonhotep II, there are also many kings buried in the Valley.So let us unlock the secret story of the Royal Tombs, the world of mystery and treasure.
- We now continue onto the majestic Temple of Queen Hatchepsut also known as El Deir El Bahari. Queen Hatchepsut was the first Pharaonic woman to rule Egypt and also to start the first 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,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 your Breakfast on board your Guide will take you to visit Horus Temple. Edfu Temple is an ancient Egyptian Temple which houses important scenes and inscriptions about the Sacred Drama that related to the conflict between Horus and Seth.
- Sail onto Kom Ombo Temple. This Temple was shared by the two Gods Sobek and Horus. Sobek also known as the Crocodile is the God of the Nile, the Army Military and fertility. Horus is the God of Sky and Kingship When you have enjoyed and finished your visits return back to your Cruise and sail onto 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 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 to Abu Simbel or Nubian Village or spend time enjoying the sights of Aswan.
- Accommodation: Not included
- Meals: Breakfast
