Explore Heart of Civilization Within 7 Night Nile Cruise Package

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Luxor - Nile River Cruise
1 stop
1
Arrival at Luxor International Airport/Railway. Meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations”. Transfer to your Nile Cruise ship. Settle into your cabin and get ready for an unforgettable adventure of 7-night Nile cruise. Enjoy your free time onboard or explore the city of Luxor and discover the many things to do there at your leisure. Overnight in Luxor.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Kings Valley, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
3 stops
2
Valley of the Kings
After a delicious breakfast on board, you will embark on a tour of the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the glorious tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, your guide will suggest the best 3 tombs of the ones open to visit.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
From the glorious Valley of the Kings to discover the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who served as solo pharaoh for about 20 years. Through building projects, Hatshepsut assured divine favor and prosperity for her and her people; she proved that she was a responsible ruler securing the best for Egypt. Queen Hatshepsut, more a patron of the arts than a military leader, ordered a funerary monument for her father Tuthmosis I, and for herself and chose an impervious valley already consecrated to the goddess Hathor who, in the form of a heifer, received the deceased in the underworld. Queen Hatshepsut’s monument was in later times abandoned, at a certain point in history it became a Christian convent called the Convent of the North, and this fact not only gave the area its present name of Deir El-Bahari but also preserved the pharaonic temple from further destruction.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Colossi of Memnon
You will end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the Temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III. Back to your Nile cruise to set sail to Edfu via the Lock of Esna enjoying the scenic beauty of the Nile river along the way. Overnight in Edfu.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
2 stops
5
Temple of Horus
Start your day with a visit by a horse and carriage to the magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the most intact temple in Egypt and was built during the Greco-Roman period. The temple is very intact, none of its elements are missing but the Sacred Lake and two obelisks. The Sacred Lake was on the east side of the temple but now vanished under the city’s modern houses. The two obelisks were located in front of the main gate of the temple. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Let’s take a quick tour of the temple. Back to your cruise ship to set sail to Kom Ombo.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Temple of Kom Ombo
After exploring this temple, you will sail up to Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Sobek, the Crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god, which symbolizes the balance between good and evil. Visit the nearby Crocodile Museum to learn about the ancient beliefs and customs related to Sobek, the Crocodile god. Your Nile Cruise ship will then continue on to Aswan, where you will spend the next two days.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Aswan Tour
3 stops
7
Aswan High Dam
Enjoy your breakfast on the cruise, then visit Aswan highlights. Your first stop at the High Dam. The High Dam in Aswan, Egypt, is regarded as one of the most significant engineering feats of the twentieth century. Aswan High Dam was built to save water and protect Egypt from the Nile‘s high and low floods. Since ancient times, the Nile has been the source of life and civilization in Egypt. Every year, the Nile flooded for at least four months. Floods could be devastating at times, or low floods result in famine. Controlling the Nile flood is thus an old idea dating back to the time of the pharaohs.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Temple of Philae
Your second stop at the beautiful Philae Temple. Philae Temple or the temple of Isis at Philae Island in Aswan is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt. It is known as the “Pearl of Egypt”. The temple is located on an island, so it requires a short boat ride. At Philae Island, the popular cult of Isis developed. The image of Isis was ferried over to Bigah every ten days so that the goddess could be reunited symbolically with her husband Osiris.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Unfinished Obelisk
End your day tour at the Granite Quarry of the Unifinished Obelisk. Among the remains of the great ancient civilizations, the obelisks of Egypt are undoubtedly more often seen and better known than any other monuments. Obelisks are impressive not only for their lofty size and graceful form but for their high polish and beautiful decoration. One cannot but marvel at the skill of the ancient Egyptians in producing such wonders with relatively primitive techniques. Return to your Nile Cruise ship for lunch and an afternoon of free time on board or to explore Aswan on your own.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Free day
1 stop
10
Aswan
Enjoy a free day on board your Nile Cruise ship to relax and recharge, or explore the city of Aswan by yourself. Overnight in Aswan
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
1 stop
11
Kom Ombo
The cruise ship will sail back to Kom Ombo, stopping to visit Kom Ombo Temple (new arrival guests). You have a free day on board to enjoy cruising. Then the cruise will set sail from Kom Ombo down to Edfu, stopping there for new guests to visit the Temple of Edfu. Then set sail down to Luxor via the lock of Esna.
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Karnak & Luxor Temples
2 stops
12
Temple of Karnak
Today, you’ll explore the east bank of Luxor, home to some of the city’s most magnificent temples and monuments. First up is the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest temple complexes in the world. Here, you’ll discover a collection of temples dedicated to various gods, including Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
13
Luxor Temple
Then, visit the Temple of Luxor, dedicated to the god Amun and built by Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Admire the towering columns, reliefs, and intricate carvings, and learn about the temple’s rich history and significance. After your tours, you’ll transfer back to your Nile Cruise ship for a farewell dinner and overnight in Luxor.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Disembarkation
1 stop
14
Luxor
Unfortunately, it is the end of your 7-night Nile cruise, enjoy your breakfast, and say goodbye to the ancient wonders of Egypt. Disembark your Nile Cruise ship and transfer to Luxor International Airport or Railway for your departure. Take with you memories that will last a lifetime and stories to share with friends and family about your adventures in the heart of Egypt’s civilization.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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