Egypt in full with Lake Nasser

Flight from your hometown to Luxor Airport. *

Arrival in Luxor, visa formalities and transfer to the river boat. Dinner and overnight on board.

* The client may choose to take the flight included in the package or buy and book it on their own.

Full board regime on board. Depart in the morning to cross the Nile and visit the Necropolis of Thebes on its west bank, where you can admire the Valley of the Kings where 62 kings are buried in tombs excavated in the mountain. The funerary temple of Rameses III (20th Dynasty), known today as the Temple of Medinet Habu (the city of Habu), is a good example of New Kingdom architecture. He took as a model the funerary temple of Ramses II, the Rameseo, and enlarged it. It is the best preserved in the Thebes area and still maintains a lot of polychrome. After the visit, we will pass by the Colossi of Memnon and continue to the Luxor Temple, located in the center of the city of Luxor. The temple was built by Amenophis III and Ramses II in the 18th century BC, and was linked to the Temple of Karnak by the famous Avenue of the Sphinxes. One of the obelisks at the entrance to the temple was taken to the Place de Concorde in Paris. After visiting Luxor, we headed to the Karnak temple, the temple of Amun Ra (the sacred precinct of Thebes) which is full of obelisks, columns and gigantic statues. Return to the boat to begin sailing towards Edfu passing through the Esna lock. Night on board.

Full board regime on board. Visit of the Temple of Edfú dedicated to the God Horus and characterized by its good state of conservation. The navigation continues towards Kom Ombo, a temple dedicated to the crocodile-headed gods Sobek and falcon-headed Haroeris. After the visit, sailing continues to Aswan. Night on board.

Full board on board. During this day they have included a visit to the Temple of Philae and a ride on feluccas (typical Egyptian sailboats) to admire from the Nile a panoramic view of the Agha Khan Mausoleum, Elephantine Island and the Botanical Garden. Night on board in Aswan.

Breakfast, disembarkation and departure by road to Abu Simbel. As soon as we reach the banks of these temples, we will board a cruise ship docked nearby. Afterwards, we will visit the two enormous temples carved into the mountain on the shores of Lake Nasser, dedicated to Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. Free time until the time of the Light and Sound show (the images will be projected on the colossal sculptures of Ramses II). Dinner and overnight on board.

Full board on board. The navigation will begin in the early morning in the direction of Ksar Ibrim. From the deck of the ship you will be able to see the only vestige of Ksar Ibrim that remains in its original place. In addition to learning about the history of this strategic bastion, you will visit the nearby Temple of Amada (the oldest in Nubia). Continuation to the Temple of Derr and the tomb of Penut. This last mausoleum belonged to a wealthy governor of Ramses IV and hides many enigmas to be solved. After these visits, return to the boat to have lunch and continue sailing on Lake Nasser. Night on board.

Full board on board. The third day of the cruise anchors next to the ruins of Wadi el Sebowa, the temple dedicated by Ramses II to the Gods Amon, Ra and Rahorakhti. In this Nubian enclave you will delve into the exciting history of Ancient Egypt by visiting the temples of Dakka, dedicated to the God Thot, and the Greco-Roman temple of Moharakka. As you can see, in these ancient sanctuaries the vestiges that refer to Thoth, the Egyptian god of writing, wisdom, music and spells, are still very present. After the visits, return to the ship to continue sailing towards Aswan. Night on board.

The reddish dawn of southern Egypt will surprise you while you have breakfast on the boat. Disembark and visit the Temple of Kalabsha, with its pharaonic aspect dedicated to the God Mandulis, the Hemi-Speos of Beit el Wali and the Temple of Kertassi, which was built in honor of the enigmatic and mystical goddess Isis. After the visit, transfer to Aswan airport and departure on a local flight (*) to Cairo. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

(*) The client may choose to have the Aswan/Cairo flight included in the package or purchase it on their own. Only flights valid after 4:00 p.m.

Breakfast and departure for a panoramic visit to the Giza site, where you can see the famous pyramids and the sphinx. The pyramid of Cheops, whose area is 13 hectares and an original height of 146 meters. The second pyramid, of Pharaoh Kefren with a height of 136 meters. The third pyramid, built by Mycerinus son of Kefren, with a height of 62 meters. The sphinx, a mythical statue with a lion's body and human head, is 70 meters long and 20 meters high. The sphinx and the three pyramids were considered one of the most important wonders of the ancient world. After the visit, return to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Day off. accommodation.