Gharb Seheyl Trip Overview
Follow in the footsteps of pharaohs as you glide downstream from Aswan to Luxor on this 3-nights Nile cruise, which includes nine meals, a party, and transfers. Check off Aswan’s signatures, including the High Dam, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and a sailboat ride; see the sights of Kom Ombo and Edfu; and finish with Luxor’s star attractions, notably the Valley of the Kings.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Gharb Seheyl, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Follow in the footsteps of pharaohs as you glide downstream from Aswan to Luxor on this 3-nights Nile cruise, which includes nine meals, a party, and transfers. Check off Aswan’s signatures, including the High Dam, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and a sailboat ride; see the sights of Kom Ombo and Edfu; and finish with Luxor’s star attractions, notably the Valley of the Kings.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Day (Monday, Wednesday or Friday) Philae Temple , High Dam , Unfinished Obelisk
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
The famous temple of the Goddess Isis ( The magic & love goddess ), it is located on an island, so you will take a motor boat to go there and enjoy the visit.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
The biggest dam on the longest river in the world ( The Nile River ), the dam was built at 1961.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Unfinished Obelisk, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Egypt
It would be the biggest obelisk in the world, but it is unfinished, so when you go there you will know why it is unfinished.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Nile River, Cairo 15662 Egypt
Felucca Sailing during the sunset at the Aswan Nile river
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5 Star Deluxe Nile Cruise
Day 2: Sailing to Komombo / Kom Ombo Temple / Optional Tour to Abu Simbel Temples
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
This is Optional tour with additional cost! The two Temples of Abu Simbel , with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: “Haroeris” with his falcon head and ” Sobek ” with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Also, Kom Ombo’s importance lies in its huge sugar-cane.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5 Star Deluxe Nile Cruise
Day 3: Edfu Temple / Sailing to Luxor / Karnak and Luxor Temples
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth. Lunch box included.Then drive back to Aswan.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
The biggest temple in the world where you will see the avenue of the sphinxes of King Ramses 2nd, you will see the biggest hypostyle room in the world which has 134 columns, the obelisks, and the biggest lake ( swimming pool ) of ancient Egypt.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Which was built by some ancient Pharaohs like (Ramses, Amenmhotep & Hatshepsut) the temple was dedicated for the sun god Amun Re ( the God of ancient Egypt ). After the tour your tour guide will take you back to the hotel or the cruise
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5 Star Deluxe Nile Cruise
Day 4: Disembarkation / Valley of the Kings / Hatshepsut Temple
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Where you will see the tombs of the pharaos and the awesome colors on the walls which still very well preserved till today, your tour guide will recommend for the you the best 3 tombs to see.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
The unique queen, who ruled Egypt 20 years alone
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: No accommodation included on this day.
