Tour Itinerary:- |
Nile River Cruise in LuxorUpon arrival to Luxor, start your 5 days Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan by meeting your private tour guide to check-in a 5* deluxe Nile cruise for overnight in Luxor where you will discover ancient Egyptians civilization in the most famous archaeological sites along the Riverbank in Luxor East Bank like: Karnak TemplesNo site in Egypt is more impressive than the Karnak temple. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient pharoahs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land. Then check 5* Nile cruise to have lunch and relax. Evening time, we will pick you up to enjoy: Luxor Temple by NightThe Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Rameses II, the temple’s purpose was a setting for the rituals of the festival. The festival was to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with the divine office. Nile River Cruise in Luxor West Bank:Continue your 5 days Nile River cruise by a tour to the West Bank of Luxor where you will visit: Valley of the KingsThe final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Tutankhamen. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs still well preserved. Hatshepsut TempleOne of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together. Colossi of MemnonTwo massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor. – Sail to Esna and Edfu. – Overnight in Edfu. Edfu TempleAfter Breakfast, move to explore “The Temple of God Hours“: Edfu temple considers the most preserved Greco-Roman temple all over Egypt and on its walls portrayed a “Play” shows the overcome of Horus over the devil god Seth. Then sail to Kom Ombo to visit Kom Ombo Temple: A temple overlooking the Nile. This temple divided into 2 temples with 2 entrances, 2 hypostyle Halls, and 2 sanctuaries. Overnight in Aswan (late night arrival). Nile River Cruise to AswanIn the morning time enjoy your breakfast then move to continue your 5 days Nile River cruise by visiting Aswan Highlights. The High DamBuilt across the Nile at Aswan. The High Dam was constructed between 1960 and 1970 and has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt. The Unfinished Obelisk :The largest known ancient obelisk. It was ordered by Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC), possibly to complement the Lateran Obelisk (which was originally at Karnak, and was later brought to the Lateran Palace in Rome. Philae TemplePhilae temple dedicated to goddess Isis of Love and beauty. The temple complex was dismantled and relocated to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project, protecting this and other complexes before the 1970 completion of the Aswan High Dam. Overnight on board the cruise. End Your Nile river Cruise Luxor to AswanIn the morning check out from your Nile cruise, then we will transfer you to anywhere inside Aswan to end your 5 days Nile River cruise. We hope you enjoy your experience with us. |