Upon arriving in Aswan, you will be welcomed by our English-speaking representative, who will transfer you in a private, air-conditioned van to your luxurious Nile cruise ship. Check-in will be available before 12:00 PM. Once onboard, you will enjoy a delicious lunch. Following lunch, you will be taken to explore the High Dam, constructed by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to safeguard Egypt from the Nile's floods. Next, you will embark on a motorboat ride along the Nile to reach the Temple of Philae, a Greco-Roman structure dedicated to the goddess Isis. Finally, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, crafted from red granite and intended to honor the god Amun Ra. After completing the tour, you will return to your cruise ship. The evening is free for you to explore Aswan at your leisure.
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Note: If your arrival in Aswan is early, the tour will commence immediately upon arrival to ensure you don’t spend unnecessary time waiting for check-in, which begins at 12:00 PM.
Start your day with a delightful breakfast served on board. Following breakfast, join your Egyptologist tour guide for a visit to the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo, where the gods Sobek and Haroeris were venerated. After exploring the temple, return to your ship and savor lunch on the sun deck while taking in the stunning views of the Nile River. In the afternoon, experience a chariot ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, renowned as one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Once the tour is complete, you will be transferred back to your cruise ship. The afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy the amenities on board. Dinner will be served in the evening, followed by an Egyptian Folkloric Show hosted by the ship's staff.
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Begin your day with breakfast on the Nile cruise before embarking on a magical journey through Thebes, the sacred land. Your exploration of Luxor's West Bank starts with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground for the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, where many of our Pharaohs were laid to rest. Next, you'll visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, a stunning architectural marvel carved entirely into the mountain. The tour concludes with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, the massive statues belonging to King Amenhotep III. Afterward, return to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is free for you to relax at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be on board the cruise.
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After enjoying breakfast on board, you will check out at 8:00 AM. Your day begins with an exploration of Luxor's East Bank, starting with the magnificent Karnak Temples Complex, the largest religious structure ever built, spanning over a vast area. The tour continues with a visit to the Luxor Temple, originally constructed by a king of the 12th Dynasty and later completed by the renowned King Ramses II. After your day of discovery, you will be transferred in a private, air-conditioned van to your designated location in Luxor, marking the end of our services.
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Upon arrival at Luxor airport or train station, our representative will transfer you to your Nile Cruise via a private, air-conditioned van. Embarkation will take place before 12:00 PM. In the afternoon, you'll begin your journey by exploring Luxor's East Bank, starting with the impressive Karnak Temples Complex, the largest structures ever built in human history. The principal building, dedicated to the god Amun Ra, was regarded as the house of the god on earth. The earliest parts of the structure date back to the Middle Kingdom, with some references suggesting origins as early as the 3rd Dynasty. Your tour continues with a visit to the Luxor Temple, initially constructed by a king of the 12th Dynasty and later completed by the famous King Ramses II. This temple, located in the heart of ancient Thebes, was also dedicated to the chief god Amun Re, like Karnak. After completing your tour, you will be transferred back to the ship to rest and refresh. In the evening, enjoy an Egyptian folkloric show performed by the staff. Dinner will be served, and you will spend the night aboard the ship in Luxor.
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Note: If you arrive in Luxor early, we will start the tour immediately upon arrival to ensure you don’t spend unnecessary time waiting for check-in, which begins at 12:00 PM.
Begin your day with breakfast on the Nile cruise before setting off on a magical tour of Thebes, the sacred land. Your exploration of Luxor's West Bank starts with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery for the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, where many Pharaohs were buried. Following this, you'll visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, a remarkable example of ancient Egyptian architecture, entirely carved into the mountain. The tour concludes with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the giant statues of King Amenhotep III. After the tour, return to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy at your leisure. Dinner and an overnight stay will be on board the cruise.
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Start your day with breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Your tour guide will then take you on an enchanting journey to explore one of Egypt's most remarkable temples: the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is renowned for being one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. After your visit, return to your ship, where lunch will be served while you sail towards Kom Ombo.
In the afternoon, you'll visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. After exploring the temple, return to your ship and enjoy lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the sun deck, taking in the unique views of the Nile River, which was the cradle of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Dinner will be served on board as you continue sailing to Aswan. You will arrive in Aswan late in the evening and stay overnight on the cruise.
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Enjoy breakfast on board your ship before meeting your Egyptologist tour guide to explore the vibrant city of Aswan. Your tour begins with a visit to the High Dam, constructed by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the floods of the Nile. Next, you will sail on the Nile River by motorboat to Agilika Island, where you will visit the Temple of Philae, built during the Greco-Roman period and dedicated to the goddess Isis, the mother of Horus. The final stop of the day will be at the Unfinished Obelisk, crafted from red granite and intended for the god Amun Ra. After completing your tour, return to the ship for lunch. Enjoy afternoon tea on board, and spend the evening at your leisure. Dinner and an overnight stay will be in Aswan.
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After breakfast, check out of your ship. Our representative will then escort you to Aswan airport or train station for your flight to Cairo.
Optional Tour: For those interested, you can take an excursion to the Abu Simbel temples, either by private coach or domestic flight. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be met by our English-speaking tour guide who will transfer you by private, air-conditioned van to Abu Simbel, located 180 miles south of Aswan on the western bank of the Nile. The site, known as Meha in ancient times, was first documented during the 18th Dynasty. You will visit the Abu Simbel Temples, built by the renowned King Ramses II. The larger temple, known as the Great Temple, is dedicated to the god Rahorakhty, while the smaller temple honors Ramses II and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari. After your tour, you will return to Aswan. You will then be transferred by private van to your chosen hotel for check-in, rest, and refresh, or to Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo.
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