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Nile Cruise from Luxor And Aswan
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Overview:
This tour offers an immersive experience of Egypt's ancient civilization. With expert Egyptologist guides, luxury accommodations on a Nile cruise ship, and fascinating excursions, this is the perfect way to explore Egypt in comfort.
Highlights:
- Karnak & Luxor Temples: Marvel at the grandeur of these massive temple complexes, steeped in ancient Egyptian history.
- Valley of the Kings: Walk through the tombs of the pharaohs and learn about Egypt's royal past.
- Temple of Horus in Edfu: Visit one of the most complete and well-preserved temples in Egypt.
- Temple of Philae: Experience the beauty of this island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- Abu Simbel (optional): See the impressive twin temples carved into the mountainside by Ramses II.
Itinerary
Arrival in Luxor: Our representative will meet you at the airport or train station and transfer you to your Nile Cruise ship in a private A/C van.
- Karnak Temples: Visit the largest religious complex ever built, dedicated to the god Amun Ra, with structures dating back to the Middle Kingdom.
- Luxor Temple: Explore this magnificent temple dedicated to Amun-Re, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II.
- Evening Entertainment: Dinner on board, followed by an Egyptian folkloric show.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Valley of the Kings: Explore this royal burial site, home to the tombs of pharaohs including Tutankhamun.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Visit this architecturally stunning temple, carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
- Colossi of Memnon: View the giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
- Afternoon at Leisure: Enjoy the facilities aboard your cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Temple of Horus in Edfu: One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the god Horus.
- Temple of Kom Ombo: Explore this unique temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris.
- Relax on the Nile: Enjoy lunch as you sail toward Aswan, and unwind on the sun deck.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
High Dam: Visit the monumental dam that controls the flow of the Nile, completed in 1970.
- Temple of Philae: Take a boat trip to Philae Island to see the temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- Unfinished Obelisk: See the colossal red granite obelisk that was abandoned during construction.
- Afternoon Tea & Leisure: Spend the afternoon relaxing aboard your ship.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Check-out: After breakfast, you will be transferred to Aswan airport or station for your onward journey to Cairo.
- Optional Abu Simbel Tour: For those with extra time, an optional excursion to the Abu Simbel temples is available. These temples, built by Ramses II, are a remarkable feat of ancient engineering.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Inclusions
- Accommodation on a Deluxe Nile Cruise in Luxor & Aswan.
- All Nile Cruise excursions as outlined in the itinerary.
- All service charges and taxes included.
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide for your excursions.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Air-conditioned transport.
Exclusions
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Extra activities
- Gratuities.
- Optional visit to the Tomb of Tutankhamun (extra $30)
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
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