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A wonderful ‘once in a lifetime opportunity to discover the land of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs on this spectacular Nile adventure!
Visit the ancient city of Thebes, now known as Luxor, which hosts the magnificent Temples of Karnak and Luxor, before exploring the world-renowned Valley of the Kings.
Cruising down the Nile while talking in the Nile delta’s picturesque views and stopping off at more important Temples from the Pharaonic period. Finishing your adventure in the stunning City of Aswan, known for its Nubian culture and includes more fascinating sights from ancient and modern times.
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Upon arrival at Luxor Airport or train station, our representative will greet you then head to Nile Cruise by a private A/C vehicle with embarkation before noon. In the afternoon, join your guide to discover the East bank of Luxor, which hosts the Karnak Temples Complex, one of the largest structures ever built by humanity.
The principal building is that of the God Amun Ra, considered the house of God on earth. The earlier structure dates back to the middle kingdom, referring to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty.
Later today, you will visit the Temple of Luxor, built by a King of the 12th dynasty and completed by the famous king Ramses II. The temple is located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main chief god Amun Ra. After finishing your tours, you will be transferred back to your cruise ship to rest and refresh.
An interesting point is the 'Avenue of Sphinx,' which joins the two temples on the East Bank. At night, you will be treated to an Egyptian folkloric show on board by the cruise staff. Enjoy your dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day Highlights:
A visit to Karnak Temple
A visit to Luxor Temple
Optional Tours:
Evening Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple
Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After this, you will start your magical tour of ancient Thebes by exploring the West Bank of Luxor, including the famous Valley of the Kings, which was the home to the Royal Cemeteries of the Theban kings, rulers of ancient Egypt where Pharaohs were buried. The Valley of the Kings was chosen due to its vast landscape and considered a safer place for burials to stop tomb robbers. It was also the site where the Archeologist Howard Carter discovered the stunning sarcophagus of the boy King Tutankhamun.
You will visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, considered one of the most beautiful examples of Architecture in ancient Egypt because it was carved inside the mountain. Hatshepsut was the first female Pharaoh appointed during Pharaonic times. By the end of the tour, you will visit the giant Colossi of Memnon, which belonged to king Amenhotep III and was the original entrance to the Valley of the Kings. Then return to your cruise for lunch. The afternoon will be free for leisure time—dinner and overnight on the cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Highlights:
Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon
Visit Valley of the king's tombs
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Breakfast on board the cruise. Then your guide will take you on a mysterious journey to the land of secrets. Today's guided tour begins by visiting one of the most impressive temples in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, considered one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt; return to your ship. Lunch is served on board during your lovely sail along the Nile to the city of Kom Ombo. On arrival, you will explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, the crocodile God where the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris, were worshiped alongside each other. The temple had two separate entrances for each God. Back to your ship to enjoy lunch and enjoy the views from the sun deck while watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile Delta and passing along the ancient stone quarries where the ancient Egyptian civilization once flourished. Dinner served on board while sailing on to the picturesque city of Aswan. Enjoy the sunset views of the vast Aswan Bridge and Tombs of the Nobles in the hills along the Nile.
Late evening arrives in Aswan with an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Highlights:
Traditional Kalesh (Horse and Carriage ride)
Visit the Temple of Horus
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
Breakfast is served onboard your cruise. Later on, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan. Tour will include impressive The Aswan High Dam, erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 to protect Egypt from the Nile floods. Then sailing on the Nile River by motorboat to reach Agilika Island, you will visit the Temple of Philae, erected during the Greco-Roman period and dedicated to Goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally, we will escort you to visit one of the marvelous and vast sights of Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk, made from red granite and was dedicated to the God Amun Ra. After finishing your day tour, back to your ship for lunch on board. Afternoon tea will be served during the afternoon, then at night, free leisure time in Aswan. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Highlights:
Sail to agilkia island to Visit Philae Temple
A visit to Aswan High Dam
A visit to The Unfinished Obelisk
Optional tour:
Beautiful Nubian Village experience
Check out after breakfast. Then Kay Trips representative will accompany you to Aswan Airport or Aswan Train station for your trip back to Cairo.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Tours:
A tour to Abu Simbel Temples
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