Enchanting travelling on land and sea for 8 days
"Egypt is not a country we live in but a country that lives within us."
Pope Shenouda III
Day 01,
Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Meet at the Cairo International Airport and let our representative assist you through the passport control & customs formalities. After the transfer with the A/C vehicle to the hotel, our representative will guide you through checking in the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 02,
Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure for a half day visit to the Pyramids Plateau and the Sphinx
The Pyramids of Giza situated in the immediate vicinity of the southwestern suburbs of Cairo are the indisputable top attractions in Egypt. The pyramids at Giza were built over the span of three generations by Khufu, his second reigning son Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is an awe-inspiring 139 meters high establishment making it the largest pyramid in Egypt, although the nearby Khafre’s Pyramid appears to be larger as it is built at a higher elevation.
Back to the hotel and afternoon at leisure OR
Memphis and Sakkara- a half day optional excursion in the afternoon
Overnight at the hotel
Day 03,
Cairo/Luxor
Should be either a Monday or a Saturday
What setting could be better to enjoy the panoramic views of Egypt than from the heart of the River Nile itself? After breakfast at the hotel, you are driven to Cairo Domestic Airport for your flight to Luxor. Once you arrive to Luxor, you get immediately transferred to your Nile Cruiser and the installation with the assistance of our representative takes place.
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch on board, then a visit to Karnak and Luxor Temple takes place.
Did you know?
Although badly ruined, few attractions of an Egypt tour are more impressive than Karnak Temple. It is the largest ancient religious site in the world and represents the combined achievement of many generations of Egyptian builders.
The Luxor Temple was dedicated to the three Egyptian gods Amun, Mut, and Chons. It is located on the east bank of the River Nile in the ancient city of Thebes and hosted its most famous festival in the ancient times, called 'Opet'. Today Luxor is the premier travel destination in Upper Egypt.
In the evening, Sound and Light at Karnak Temple where the giant columns are alternately lit and then shaded in darkness (with supplement).
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 04,
Luxor/Edfu
Early breakfast on board, then departure to visit the Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
The Valley of the Kings is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and privileged nobles of the New Kingdom. The valley contains 63 tombs and chambers, ranging in size from a simple pit to a complex tomb with over 120 chambers. The royal tombs are decorated with scenes from Egyptian mythology and give clues to the beliefs and funerary rituals of the period.
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch on board while navigating on to Edfu crossing Esna Lock.
Dinner and overnight on board
Day 05,
Edfu/KomOmbo/Aswan
Breakfast on board. Then depart for a visit by a horse carriage to 'Edfu Horus Temple'.
The Temple of Horus in Edfu (also known as the Temple of Edfu) is considered the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. This partly because it was built later than most: in the Ptolemaic era from 237 to 57 BC. Yet, despite its later date, it exactly reflects traditional Pharaonic architecture and so provides an excellent idea of how all the temples once looked. Edfu is also very large: the second largest in Egypt after Karnak Temple.
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch on board and navigate on to KomOmbo where a stop for a visit in KomOmbo Temple, the double temples of the Gods Sobek (the Crocodile God) and Haroeris (the Falcon God) takes place in the afternoon.
Did you know?
The KomOmbo temple is unique because it is in fact a double temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon- headed god. The layout combines two temples in one with each side having its own gateways and chapels. Sobek is associated with the wicked god Seth, the enemy of Horus. In the Horus myth the allies of Seth made their escape by changing themselves into crocodiles. Here you will find examples of mummified crocodiles which are placed on display.
Then navigation continues to Aswan.
Dinner and overnight on board
Day 06,
Aswan
Did you know?
The town lies on the ancient trade route between Egypt and its southern territories, very crowded and vivid once. Nowadays its name is more synonymous with peace, tranquility and beauty.
After breakfast, departure to visit Philae Temple by motorboat
Philae Temple
Philae Temple was dismantled and reassembled (on Agilika Island about 550 meters from its original home on Philae Island) in the wake of the High Dam. The temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is in a beautiful setting which has been landscaped to match its original site.
Its various shrines and sanctuaries, including The Vestibule of Nectanebos I, which is used as the entrance to the island, the Temple of the Emperor Hadrian, a Temple of Hathor, Trajan's Kiosk (Pharaohs Bed), a birth house and two pylons celebrate all the deities involved in the Isis and Osiris myth. Today, Philae is more fun than ever.
Then proceed to visit the High Dam by motor coach.
High Dam
Located near Aswan, the world famous High Dam was an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. It contains 18 times the material used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Today it provides irrigation and electricity for the whole of Egypt and, together with the old Aswan Dam built by the British between 1898 and 1902, they offer wonderful views for visitors. From the top of the two Mile long High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nassar, the huge reservoir.
Then back to the Nile Cruiser and lunch on board. In the afternoon, enjoy the felucca ride around the islands. In the evening, possibility to attend the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple, a magical experience as floodlit buildings is silhouetted against the volcanic rocks and water surrounding them (with supplement).
Did you know?
Felucca is the name of the traditional sailing boat.
Dinner and overnight on board
Day 07,
Aswan/Cairo
After breakfast on board, you are driven to Aswan Domestic Airport for your flight to Cairo. Once you arrive to Cairo, our representative will be there to assist you in getting immediately transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 08,
Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and transfer to Cairo International Airport, where this journey ends.
There are no bookable dates now, please feel free to contact us.