Itinerary 4 Days 3 Nights Every Monday From Aswan to Luxor:
Day 01 |Temple of Philae |High Dam| the Nubian Village (Optional Visit)
Upon arrival at Aswan pick you up from any place from your choice in Aswan (Airport – Station – Hotel) then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to start our visit at 8:30 AM:
Witness Temple of Philae
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. The boat leaves you near the Kiosk of Nectanebo, the oldest part, and the entrance to the temple is marked by the 18m-high first pylon with reliefs of Ptolemy XII NeosDionysos smiting enemies.
Next step continue to visit: Aswan High Dam
Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.
The Nubian Village in the evening (Optional Visit)
Nubian villages are located among lush palm groves and their houses are painted in blue, pink or yellow.
This village is located west of Suhail, but its inhabitants have been able to take advantage of the beautiful landscapes that surround them, as it has become one of the most popular villages where tourists from all over the world come.
, this amazing Nubian village tour allows you to meet and impact with a Nubian family and to learn about their simple lifestyle, culture and traditions.
-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
-Check in Nile Cruise.
-Overnight on board Nile Cruise
Meals :Lunch,Dinner
Day02| Abu Simbel (Optional)| Temple of Kom Ombo|
After enjoying the breakfast check out from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:
Abu Simbel (Optional)
The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. 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 RamssessII.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.
-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and then start sailing to Kom Ombo
-In the evening met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:
Next step continue to visit Temple of Kom Ombo
Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder
-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and then continue sailing to Esna
-Overnight on board Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day03| Edfu Temple | Sailing to Luxor | Visit East Bank, Luxor temple |
After enjoying the breakfast pick up from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:
Edfu Temple by horse carriage
The majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the bestpreserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and then start sailing to Luxor
-Upon arrival to Luxor met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:
Luxor Temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom pharaohs Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BC) and Ramses II (1279–1213 BC), this temple is a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of the modern town. Also known as the Southern Sanctuary, its main function was during the annual Opet celebrations, when the statues of Amun, Mut and Khonsu were brought from Karnak, along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and reunited here during the inundation.
-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise -Overnight on board Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day04 | West Bank | Valley of the Kings | Temple of Queen Hatshepsut | Collossi of Memnon | Karnak Temple
After enjoying the breakfast check out from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:
Valley of the Kings:
The magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding Tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
On the way visit: Collossi of Memnon
The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank. These magnificent colossi, each cut from a single block of stone and weighing 1000 tonnes, sat at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, the largest on the west bank. Egyptologists are currently excavating the temple and their discoveries can be seen behind the colossi.
Then proceed to witness Karnak Temple
Karnak is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad but also to the greater glory of pharaohs. The site covers more than 2 sq km; it's large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals. At its heart is the Temple of Amun, the earthly 'home' of the local god. Built, added to, dismantled, restored, enlarged and decorated over nearly 1500 years, Karnak was the most important place of worship in Egypt during the New Kingdom.
Then transfer transfer to Luxor and drop off in any place from your choice in Luxor (Airport – Station – Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast
Itinerary is subject to modification according to navigational and security restrictions without prior notice.
Every Thursday 4 Nights / 5 Days Luxor – Aswan
Day01 | Welcome to Luxor , East Bank, Luxor temple | Karnak Temple
Upon arrival at Luxor met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to:
Witness Luxor Temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom pharaohs Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BC) and Ramses II (1279–1213 BC), this temple is a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of the modern town. Also known as the Southern Sanctuary, its main function was during the annual Opet celebrations, when the statues of Amun, Mut and Khonsu were brought from Karnak, along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and reunited here during the inundation.
Then proceed to witness Karnak Temple
Karnak is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad but also to the greater glory of pharaohs. The site covers more than 2 sq km; it's large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals. At its heart is the Temple of Amun, the earthly 'home' of the local god. Built, added to, dismantled, restored, enlarged and decorated over nearly 1500 years, Karnak was the most important place of worship in Egypt during the New Kingdom.
-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
-Check in Nile Cruise.
-Overnight on board Nile Cruise.
Meals :Lunch,Dinner
Day02 | | West Bank | Valley of the Kings | Temple of Queen Hatshepsut | Collossi of Memnon.
After enjoying the breakfast pickup from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to :
Witness Valley of the Kings,
The magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding Tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
On the way visit: Collossi of Memnon
The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank. These magnificent colossi, each cut from a single block of stone and weighing 1000 tonnes, sat at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, the largest on the west bank. Egyptologists are currently excavating the temple and their discoveries can be seen behind the colossi.
After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
- Overnight on board Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day03 | | Edfu | Temple of Kom Ombo.
After enjoying the breakfast pickup from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:
Edfu
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 revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
Temple of Kom Ombo
Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder
After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
- Overnight on board Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04 |Temple of Philae |High Dam
After enjoying the breakfast pickup from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:
Temple of Philae
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. The boat leaves you near the Kiosk of Nectanebo, the oldest part, and the entrance to the temple is marked by the 18m-high first pylon with reliefs of Ptolemy XII NeosDionysos smiting enemies.
Next step continue to visit: Aswan High Dam
Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.
After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
- Overnight on board Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day05 || Abu Simbel (Optional)|
After enjoying the breakfast check out from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:
Abu Simbel (Optional)
The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. 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 RamssessII.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.
Then transfer to Aswan Airport by car with air conditioning.
Meals: Breakfast
