07 nights Luxury Nile Cruise

Itinerary

Day 1: Cruise (F.B)

Check-in before Lunch and you will meet your tour guide who will join you to start the 7 nights Nile cruise to visit Luxor Temple was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Rameses II, the temple’s purpose was a setting for the rituals of the festival. The festival was to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with the divine office then visit Karnak Temples No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak temple. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land.

Day 2: Cruise (F.B)

VISIT Valley of the Kings, The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs still well preserved. Hatshepsut Temple, One of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together, Colossi of Memnon, Two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor., Sail to Edfu and Visit Edfu Temple considers the most preserved Greco-Roman temple all over Egypt and on its walls portrayed a “Play” shows the overcome of Horus over the devil god Seth. Then sail to Kom Ombo Overnight in Aswan.

Day 3: Cruise (F.B)

Visit Kom Ombo Temple, A temple overlooking the Nile. This temple divided into 2 temples with 2 entrances, 2 hypostyle Halls, and 2 sanctuaries. Then sail to Aswan Overnight at Aswan.

Day 4: Cruise (F.B)

Enjoy your breakfast, then move to complete your 7 nights Nile cruise by a tour to Aswan Highlights where you will visit:- The High Dam, Built across the Nile at Aswan. The High Dam was constructed between 1960 and 1970 and has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt. The Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk. It was ordered by Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC), possibly to complement the Lateran Obelisk (which was originally at Karnak, and was later brought to the Lateran Palace in Rome. Philae Temple, Philae temple dedicated to the goddess Isis of Love and beauty. The temple complex was dismantled and relocated to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project, protecting this and other complexes before the 1970 completion of the Aswan High Dam. Then Felucca Ride to see The Botanical Garden and Agha Khan Mausoleum (FROM THE NILE NO ENTRY). Overnight in Aswan

Day 5: Cruise (F.B)

Free Day at Leisure where you can make an (OPTIONAL) Visit to Abu Simbel Temples, The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Temples are rock-cut structures, and both built during the reign of King Ramses II 1200 B.C. One temple is dedicated to King Ramses II, and the second temple is dedicated to his beloved wife Queen Nefertari. The carvings and artwork that decorate both temples are incredible. Hand-carved pillars, wall paintings, carvings, statues, and much more, this is a must-visit a temple. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6: Cruise (F.B)

Free Day at Leisure. Sail to Luxor and Overnight in Luxor

Day 7: Cruise (F.B)

Free Day at Leisure where you can make an (OPTIONAL) Visit Luxor Museum, This Museum is divided into two floors. Although this building is small, it contains masterpieces from the Middle Kingdom and New kingdoms, such as pottery, jewelry, furniture, statues and stelae selected from the Theban temples and necropolis. Or to make a Tour in Luxor Markets & Bazars. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8:

End of program, Check out from Cruise and final departure