3-night Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard the Nile Story. Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt, beginning in Aswan, home to the enchanting Philae Temple and the impressive High Dam. Sail north, exploring the unique Temple of Kom Ombo and the well-preserved Temple of Edfu. Conclude your journey in Luxor, where magnificent temples await. Enhance your experience with a traditional felucca ride, offering a serene perspective of the Nile’s historical treasures and the region’s stunning landscapes. This cruise provides an unforgettable immersion into Egypt’s rich heritage and natural beauty.
Upon arrival, travelers are greeted by an English-speaking representative and transferred to a Nile cruise ship.
The first day’s activities center around Aswan’s key landmarks. A highlight is a visit to the High Dam, a monumental engineering project completed in 1970. The dam was built to control the Nile’s floods, provide irrigation, and generate hydroelectric power. It stands as a testament to Egypt’s modern engineering capabilities and offers panoramic views of Lake Nasser.
Next, the tour includes a boat trip on the Nile to the Temple of Philae. This temple complex, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was moved to Agilkia Island to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser after the dam’s construction. The temple’s relocation is a remarkable feat of engineering and preservation.
The final stop in Aswan is the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries. This massive obelisk, if completed, would have been the largest in Egypt. It provides insight into the techniques used by ancient Egyptian stonemasons to carve these colossal monuments. Cracks in the stone led to its abandonment, leaving it as a fascinating relic of ancient engineering.
After a day of exploration, travelers return to their Nile cruise ship for dinner and a relaxing evening in Aswan.
Overnight: On board 5 stars Nile Cruise
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Begins with breakfast onboard, followed by a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo. This unique double temple is dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a falcon-headed form of Horus. The temple’s design is symmetrical, with two sets of halls, sanctuaries, and chapels. The carvings and reliefs provide insights into ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and practices, including the worship of crocodiles.
Returning to the ship, travelers enjoy lunch while sailing along the Nile. The scenic journey offers views of the riverbanks, lush landscapes, and local life along the Nile.
In the afternoon, the tour proceeds to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus. This is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, the temple was built during the Ptolemaic period. Its massive pylons, intricate carvings, and well-preserved sanctuary provide a comprehensive look into ancient Egyptian temple architecture and religious practices. The temple’s detailed inscriptions depict the myth of Horus and Seth.
Overnight: On board 5 stars Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
West Bank of Luxor, a region rich in ancient history and archaeological treasures. After breakfast, the tour visits the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground for many pharaohs of the New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun. The tombs, carved into the rock cliffs, were once filled with treasures intended to accompany the pharaohs into the afterlife. Visitors can explore several of these elaborately decorated tombs, marveling at the vibrant hieroglyphics and artwork.
The next stop is the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. This mortuary temple is a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture. Built into a cliff face, its terraces and colonnades create a dramatic and visually stunning effect. Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs, ruled during the New Kingdom.
The tour concludes with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These imposing figures once stood guard at the entrance to Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.
Overnight: On board 5 stars Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The final day begins with breakfast on the Nile cruise ship, followed by check-out at 08:00 AM. The tour then explores the East Bank of Luxor.
The first site is the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes in the world. This vast site comprises numerous temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings built and expanded over centuries. Highlights include the Great Hypostyle Hall, with its towering columns, the Temple of Amun-Ra, and the Sacred Lake.
The tour concludes with a visit to the Temple of Luxor, located closer to the Nile. Built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, this temple was connected to Karnak by a long avenue of sphinxes. Its impressive columns, statues, and reliefs showcase the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture.
After the Luxor East Bank tour, travelers are transferred to their final destination in Luxor, marking the end of the tour.
Meals: Breakfast
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