Luxor Trip Overview
Recognize to the great ancient Egyptian civilization and Explore the major monuments around the east and the west bank of the River Nile between Luxor and Aswan .
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Luxor, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Recognize to the great ancient Egyptian civilization and Explore the major monuments around the east and the west bank of the River Nile between Luxor and Aswan .
Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and visit Luxor
Pass By: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Day 1 :
Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your ( hotel in Luxor – train station or from Luxor airport ) to start your interesting tour by air conditioned vehicle to visit the east bank where the impressive Karnak temple which dedicated to the triad of Thebes ( ancient name of Luxor ) To God Amun Ra , his wife goddess Mut and their son god Khunsu god of the moon . This temple was built by several Kings as a kind of offering to God Amun Ra the main god at that time , so the temple is complicated on its plan .At the temple you will see the majesty of the ancient Egyptians throughout erecting the Hypostyle Hall which contains 134 columns arranged in rows.
The next stop will be at Luxor temple which is situated at down town of Luxor and built by King Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt during the New Kingdom .
Then staying one night at 5 * delux Nile cruise .
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay at 5* Nile Cruise deluxe
Day 2: Visit the west bank of Luxor
Pass By: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Day 2 :
After enjoying your breakfast on board , your Qualified Egyptologist guide will pick you up to visit the west bank which called the city of the dead where the ancient Egyptians built their tombs.
you will stop at the valley of the kings to visit three tombs and explore the cleverness of the ancient Egyptian artists and the shining colors .
then moving towards the temple of queen Hatsheput , your guide will explain how she reached to the throne , her divine birth and her struggle against King Thutmose the third .
The next stop will be at Colossi of Memnon , the two huge statues of King Amenhotep III and taking some lovely pictures.
Transfer back on board , enjoy your Lunch and sailing to Edfu city .
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay at 5* Nile cruise deluxe
Day 3: Arrival at Edfu city
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
After Enjoying your breakfast on board , your Qualified Egyptologist guide will pick you up to visit the well preserved temple of Edfu which dedicated to the Falcon god Horus , god of protection .
comeback to your boat and sail on Kom Ombo City and visit its fascinating temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5* Nile Cruise
Day 4: visit the incredible Philae temple , the High Dam and the unfinished obelisk .
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Arriving Aswan and visit the sightseeing of Aswan with your Egyptologist guide , you will visit the incredible Philae temple , the High Dam and the unfinished obelisk .
Staying an overnight in Aswan .
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5* Nile Cruise
Day 5: Breakfast and check out
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
Enjoy your breakfast and you have chance to visit the famous Abu Simbel temple ( optional ) in the early morning.
Check out and transfer by air conditioned vehicle to your hotel, train station or airport.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
