Tour Highlights
- Karnak and Luxor temples,
- Edfu and kom ombo ,
- Valley of the kings and temple of queen Hatshpsut ,
- Valley of the Queens
- Temple of Philae in Aswan (Temple of Isis ,)
- Unfinished obelisk in Aswan
- The Aswan High Dam
Day 1:
Arriving to Luxor by flight or by train. Our tour manager will meet you at the airport or at the station and help you in all the arrival procedures. Then he will accompany you to our 5-stars dahabiya. Lunch and dinner will be served on board. According to your arrival time, we will gladly arrange you a special program matching your convenience.
Day 2:
After breakfast, we will start our beautiful tour in Luxor. Starting with Karnak Temple where the whole site has colossal statues, reliefs, obelisks and halls and the avenue of the sphinxes. Next, we will visit the Luxor temple, the valley of kings, the valley of queens, the Temple of queen Hatchepsut, Medinet Habu, and the two colossi of Memnon.
Day 3:
Departing from Luxor to Esna (50 km south) heading to El-Kab, the ancient city of Nekheb, where you can see the remains of the temples and the tombs. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night.
Day 4:
Sailing to Edfu- Wadi El Shat where we visit the beautifully preserved temple of Horus that has been buried under the desert for hundreds of years. Set sail for small island near Edfu where you will enjoy a walk through small villages and the desert. The boat will moor there for the
Day 5:
Sailing to Gebal-El-Selsela where the cliffs on both sides close to the narrowest point along the length of the entire Nile. Then up going to Kom Ombo where we will visit the double temple of Haroeris and Sobek. Heading to the Maniha island where the boat will moor for the night. Fifth night on board.
Day 6:
Sailing to Daraw where we will walk through the village and visit the Daraw markets. The up going sail trip will continue to the Nubian village of El-Koubania, near Aswan. Last night on board.
Day 7:
visit the Aswan High Dam and the temple of the god Isis above the beautiful island Philae.
Day 8:
Disembarkation in Aswan. After breakfast on board and transfer to anywhere you love.
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Exclusions :
Payment Policy:
For all the classic tours payment based on the deposit of 25% of the tour cost is required to confirm the tour reservation at the time of confirming, 75 % will be done upon arrival, all our payments via PayPal, and we accept credit card payments (Visa or MasterCard ONLY)
Prices:
We ask you kindly to e-mail us your approximate arrival dates & the number of travelers to enable us to provide you with an accurate best quotation.
Prices given are per person traveling. 'twin/double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people traveling, sharing a room.
'Single supplement' applies to a single traveler, who requires his own room.
Kindly note that the tour prices are varying from season to season.
Transportation:
All the transportation during the tour is based on private air-conditioned modern vehicles
Hotels:
We offer a wide range of hotels starting from non ranked accommodations up to 5 star deluxe hotels, all our packages are based on 4 star standard hotels and upgrade is available upon request
Transportation :
You may choose between domestic flights / sleeping trains or seat trains , All the transportation during the tour based on private air conditioned vehicles
All our scheduled tour departures are guaranteed subject to a minimum of 2 travelers
Make the most of your time, listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip.
Sound & Light at Karank Temples
The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs,
Hot air Balloon :
Early morning pick from your hotel in Luxor to the west bank. Some refreshments (tea, coffee, cake and sweets) will be served before your start your balloon ride in the skies of Egypt's biggest open-air museum, Luxor. The "balloon ride" trip departs every day, however confirmation in advance is still highly recommended. The balloon ride takes 45 minutes, before your land again, to catch your pick-up and return to your hotel.
Luxor Museum :
One of the best displays of antiquities in Egypt is located at the Luxor Museum opened in 1975. Housed within a modern building, the collection is limited in the number of items, but they are beautifully displayed.
Half Day Tour to Dandera Temples :
Pick you up from your Hotel at 7.30am One of the many fascinating towns located in and around Luxor, Dendara is awash with historical interest. Located approximately 60km north of Luxor, on the West Bank of the Nile, Dendara is home to the Greco-Roman Temple of Hathor. On this tour we will explore the spectacular Temple of Hathor with its astronomical ceiling and rooftop sanctuaries offering a unique insight into solar rituals.
Full Day Tour to Dander & Abydos Temples :
Pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the ancient sites. First, visit Abydos, the ancient Egyptian believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II, known as temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to
Abu Simble Temples :
Early morning transfer by A/C Bus to visit Abu Simbel. The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt.
Sound & Light at Philae Temple :
Evening transfer to see an island where Philae Temple is situated to attend the fascinating, Sound and Light Show. Because of the location of the Temple on an island, we have to take a boat to get to the site.
Nubian Village in Aswan :
Nubian Villages are situated at the bottom of Elephantine Island. You are going to discover , the simple and natural life of the very kind and hospitable Nubian people.
Nubian Museum :
You will be transferred to see the long- awaited Nubian Museum which was opened in 1997. This museum displays thousands of antiquities that would have been lost under the waters of Lake Nasser. Moreover; you will enjoy scenes of Nubian life demonstrated with a range of life-size
City Tour by Horse Carriages :
You will enjoy scenes of daily life demonstrated with a range of life-size displays. With a City Tour by Horse Carriages in the old and new markets of Aswan
How to confirm the tour :
For the confirmation we need the names of your group to confirm the tour, arrival and departure dates and please check the payment methods
Sightseeing in Cairo is based on private basis and on joining basis during the Nile cruise.
The Nile Cruise program can be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances
Flexibility:
All our tours are private, the vehicles and the tour guide are working only with you and your group, you are free to add or remove any item and match it with you own arrival and departure dates, And accordingly if there are any changes will accrued in the tour price our guest will be informed with before the tour confirmation
Activity level: 2 Days in Cairo & Alexandria
Group size: Min 2 People
Activity level: 2 Days in Cairo & Alexandria
Group size: Min 2 People