Nile Cruise 4 Days 3 Nights from Aswan to Luxor

Itinerary

Day 1: Aswan Sightseeing:- Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Your qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your starting point in Aswan at the time you have selected by A/C vehicle to escort you on this Private Half Day Tour. Visit the beautiful Philae Temple which was dedicated to the Goddess Isis.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: High Dam, Aswan Egypt
Then proceed to the amazing High Dam an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan Egypt
Then journey on to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows how the ancient Egyptians cut the stone. It is believed this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty. When you have finished your tour you will be transferred back to your starting point.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on board

Day 2: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo Egypt
Now Sail to Kom Ombo. The Nile is not just life for Egypt but is also a source of goodness, that is why most of the Temples in Egypt are built on the River. So visit the wonderful Temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus. Sobek also known as the Crocodile is the God of the Nile, the Army Military and fertility. Horus is the God of Sky and Kingship.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Horus at Edfu, Edfu Egypt
Sailing to Edfu to visit Horus Temple. The Temple of Edfu is an ancient Egyptian Temple which houses important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related to the conflict between Horus and Seth. Afternoon tea during sailing to Luxor.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on board


Day 3: Luxor Sightseeing:- Valley of Kings & Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Visit the West Bank home of the famous Valley of the Kings. Journey through the valley of the Kings and explore the tombs of King Tutankhamun, Ramssess V1, King Tutmosis and Amonhotep II, there are also many kings buried in the Valley. So let us unlock the secret story of the Royal Tombs, the world of mystery and treasure.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road,, Luxor Egypt
Now proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari . Queen Hatchepsut was the first Pharonic woman to rule Egypt.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Now onto the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. The Colossi are twin statues of Amenhotep III, a large earthquake reportedly shattered the northern colossus,after the rupture the lower half of the statue was reputed to Sing, always within 1 or 2 hours of Sunrise.Here you can take some fabulous photos.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on board

Day 4: Disembarkation/ Karnak and Luxor Temples

Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Your qualified Egyptologist Guide will be waiting to accompany you to visit the magical Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amun and his wife Mut. Karnak Temple was the place where the earliest International Peace Treaty known to Historians. The Egyptian version of the Peace Treaty was preserved on a wall in the Temple of Amun at Karnak.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Then continue onto visit the majestic Luxor Temple which was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty he ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theaban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. You will then be transferred to the Airport/Railway Station for your final departure.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.