Luxor Trip Overview
Discover the historic highlights of Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu on this 4-night Nile cruise, with an Egyptologist guide to put everything in context. Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings; ride a motorboat to scenic Philae Temple; see crocodile mummies at Kom Ombo; and so much more. Your package includes transfers, guiding, cabin and meals: entrance fees are at your own expense.
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
Discover the historic highlights of Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu on this 4-night Nile cruise, with an Egyptologist guide to put everything in context. Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings; ride a motorboat to scenic Philae Temple; see crocodile mummies at Kom Ombo; and so much more. Your package includes transfers, guiding, cabin and meals: entrance fees are at your own expense.
Itinerary
Day 1: Luxor East Bank
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
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 .
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Nile Cruise
Day 2: Luxor West Bank
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
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 .
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Nile Cruise
Day 3: Edfu Temple
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
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Nile Cruise
Day 4: Philae Temple & High Dam
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
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: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Nile Cruise
Day 5: Final Departure
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
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 – Aswan train station – airport ).
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
