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Once you arrive in Aswan, our experience English-speaking guide will pick you up from the airport or railway station. Then, he or she will lead you a cozy vehicle and send you to embark the Nile Cruise with a short introduction to this tour en route. Upon arrival, we will help you check into the deluxe ship. After that, we will sail to Aswan High Dams, a grand water conservancy project across the Nile within about 10 years construction time since 1960. Later, we will visit the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk. Philae Temple, dedivated to God Isis, has been removed due to the construction of High Dams in 1962. At the end of the day, we will pay a visit to the Unfinished Obelisks within the length of 42 meters (138 feet) and weight of 1,168 tons. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Concerto or similar (5 stars)
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Day 2: Nile Cruise: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
After breakfast on board, we will continue Nile River cruise to Kom Ombo. Upon our arrival, we will proceed to The Temple of Kom Ombo on a small mound. Similar with other sacred temples, the temple was distributed with grand stone pillars and mottled carvings leaving the feeling of tranquility. However, it outshines among its kind as a double Gods temple dedicated to the god of eagle Horus and the god of crocodile Sobek. After the guided tour, we will sail to Edfu for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Concerto or similar (5 stars)
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Day 3: Nile Cruise: Edfu - Luxor (East Bank)
In the early morning, we will enjoy an ashore visit to Horus Temple, also known as the Edfu Temple, which was built in 237 BC and dedicated to God of Horus. Then, we will board the cruise for a good breakfast and continue sailing to Luxor, a city brimming with historic temples.
When reaching Luxor, we will disembark to visit the two prominent templs: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Being in existence for over centuries, the Karnak Temple consists of more than 20 shrines, 134 gigantic stone columns, mottled criosphinx stone statues and other historical sites. Finally, we will conclude today’s guided sightseeing to the iconic Luxor Temple, eyewitness of Luxor’s glorious past. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: M/S Concerto or similar (5 stars)
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Day 4: Luxor (West Bank) - Departure
After having breakfast on the board, we will land on to visit the Valley of the Kings, where we will pay respect to the imperial mausoleum of Egyptian pharaohs from 1,570 BC to 1,090 BC. Then we will head for the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, where you can trace to the era during the reign of this female pharaoh and know more about her daily life by watching artworks and murals inside the temple.
After the guided tour, we will transfer to Luxor Airport or Railway station to help you board the flight or train of your extending trip in Egypt. We wish you have an enjoyable Nile cruise packages with us. Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Prices
Month | 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers |
Year Round td > | $739 | $649 |
- Prices are per person in US Dollars based on double occupancy.
- Any parts of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
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What's Included
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected cruise.
- Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle.
- Service of English speaking guides per itinerary.
- Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
What's Excluded
- International flight into and out Egypt.
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.).
- Tips for guides and drivers.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Egypt Visa Fee.
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