Aswan

Temple of Philae - DAY 01 Friday

Begin your journey with embarkation and lunch aboard the Nile Cruise. Enjoy visits in Aswan, including the Temple of Philae, a Felucca tour around Elephantine, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

Philae Temple

Constructed to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the final places where the goddess was worshipped.

Aswan High Dam - The High Dam

The Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. It is fed by the River Nile, forming Lake Nasser. Construction began in 1960 and was completed in 1968, with its official inauguration in 1971.

Unfinished Obelisk - The Unfinished Obelisk

Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used for statues and temple embellishments. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries offers valuable insights into monument creation, though the full process remains unclear. Three sides of the nearly 42m long shaft were completed, except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the finished obelisk would have been the heaviest stone piece ever crafted by the Egyptians.

12:00 Lunch onboard the Cruise

Dinner & overnight on board the Cruise

Luxor

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - DAY 02 Saturday

Breakfast & Lunch on board the cruise.

Early visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan

Abu Simbel, a 3-hour drive from Aswan, features two temples carved out of the mountainside during Pharaoh Ramesses II’s reign in the 13th century BC. Upon arrival, an Egyptologist guide will share insights about one of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. Admire the main façade of the Great Temple to Ramesses II, with its four statues of the pharaoh seated on his throne. The main temple is theoretically dedicated to Amon-Re Horakhty and Ptah, but it was built for Ramses the Great’s glory. Continue to the smaller temple of Ramesses’ consort, Queen Nefertari, next to the Great Temple. Appreciate the impressive rock-cut façade depicting the pharaoh and his queen.

Temple of Kom Ombo - 13:00 Sail to Kom Ombo

Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo

Located 40 km north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus and dates mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 BC - 395 AD).

Sail to Edfu - Overnight in Edfu

Dinner & overnight on board the Cruise

Galabeya Party.

Edfu Temple

Temple of Horus - DAY 03 Sunday

Breakfast on board the Nile cruise. Visit the Edfu Temple.

Edfu Temple:

This Upper Egyptian site is dominated by a large, well-preserved temple dedicated to the hawk-god Horus. The construction of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, founded on the site of an earlier temple, dates to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy III (246 BC). The wall descriptions include the myth of the contention of Horus and Seth, likely performed annually as a religious drama.

Sail to Luxor through Esna lock

Visit Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple - Luxor Temple: The 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 served as a setting for the festival’s rituals, reconciling the ruler’s human aspect with the divine office.

Luxor

Valley of the Kings - DAY 04 Monday

Breakfast on board the Nile cruise. Visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak.

The Valley of the Kings:

The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasty, it houses tombs including those of the great pharaoh Ramses II and the boy pharaoh Tutankhamen. The tombs were well-stocked with goods a ruler might need in the afterlife, and much of the decoration inside remains well-preserved.

Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon:

Two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the only remnants of a complete mortuary temple.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - The Queen Hatshepsut Temple:

Hatshepsut Temple:

One of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples of Ancient Egypt, it was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together.

Temple of Karnak - Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple: No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, representing the combined achievements of many generations of ancient builders and pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak consists of three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land.

Disembarkation after Breakfast

• Lunch

• Tipping

• Cruise: - Main dining room. - Lounge bar. - Sundeck where you can enjoy the swimming pool and jacuzzi. - Sip on your favorite drink at the shaded pool bar. - Equipped gym and massage therapist. - Pool table, chess, and playing card table. - Gift Shop. - Internet service in public areas. - Laundry service.
• Note:
• Prices are quoted in Euro per person per trip and valid until 30th April 2019, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
• 0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
• 2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
• 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
• 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
• Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or the Western Union
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