Day 1- Aswan City Bank
Once you reach Aswan, our representative, proficient in English, will welcome you and arrange a private air-conditioned van for your transfer to your luxurious Nile cruise ship. Ensure to check in before noon. Initially, you will have your lunch onboard. Post-lunch, we will take you to the High Dam, constructed in 1960 AD by Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser as a safeguard against the Nile flood. Following this, experience a motorboat ride on the Nile to the Temple of Philae, a structure from the Graeco-Roman era dedicated to the goddess Isis. Lastly, you will be guided to The Unfinished Obelisk, a red granite monument devoted to the god Amun Ra. After completing your tour, you will be taken back to your ship. Enjoy your evening leisure time in Aswan at your own pace. [L-D]
Meals Day 2- Kom Ombo - Edfu
Your ship will provide breakfast for you. Following that, you will accompany your Egyptologist guide to explore one of Egypt's most remarkable temples, the Kom Ombo Temple. This site was a place of worship for the deities Sobek and Haroeris for some time. Return to your vessel and have your lunch on the sun deck while appreciating the unparalleled scenery of the mighty Nile River. In the afternoon, take pleasure in a chariot ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, renowned as one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Once your exploration ends, you'll be escorted back to your vessel. Spend a leisurely afternoon onboard your ship. Dinner will be served onboard as well. An evening of Egyptian Folklore Show, performed by the onboard staff, awaits you.
Meals Day 3- Luxor West Bank
Start your day with a delicious breakfast aboard the Nile cruise. Then embark on an enchanting journey through Thebes, the holy land, by exploring Luxor's west bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, a royal burial ground for Theban rulers and ancient Egyptian kings. Here, our Pharaohs were laid to rest.
Your next stop will be the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple stands out as one of the most stunning examples of ancient Egyptian Architecture, as it was entirely carved into the mountain.
Conclude your tour with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, a monument associated with King Amenhotep III. After this, head back to your ship for a sumptuous lunch. Spend the afternoon as you wish, at your leisure. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay on the cruise.
Meals Day 4- Check Out - Luxor East Bank
Depart post-breakfast (at 08:00 AM) and embark on an exploration of Luxor's East Bank, where you'll witness the grandeur of the Karnak Temples Complex. Known worldwide as the largest complex construction, this magnificent site sprawls over a hundred areas. Your delightful tour concludes at the Luxor Temple, a masterpiece built during the 12th dynasty, with its completion credited to the renowned King Ramses II. Upon completing your day's adventure, a private air-conditioned van will transport you back to your Luxor accommodations, marking the end of our services.
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