Egypt in full with Lake Nasser, without flights

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

Full board on board. Departure 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 dug into the mountain. The funerary temple of Ramesses III (20th dynasty), now known as the temple of Medinet Habu (the city of Habu), is a fine example of New Kingdom architecture. It was modelled on the funerary temple of Ramesses II, the Ramesseum, and enlarged it. It is the best preserved in the area of Thebes and still retains much polychromy. After the visit, you will pass by the Colossi of Memnon and continue on to the Temple of Luxor, located in the centre of the city of Luxor. The temple was built by Amenophis III and Ramesses 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 brought to the Place de Concorde in Paris. After visiting Luxor, we headed to the Karnak Temple, the temple of Amun Ra (the sacred enclosure 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 on board. Visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus and characterized by its good state of preservation. The navigation continues towards Kom Ombo, a temple dedicated to the gods Sobek with a crocodile head and Haroeris with a falcon head. After the visit, the navigation continues towards Aswan. Night on board.

Full board on board. This day includes a visit to the Temple of Philae and a ride on a felucca (typical Egyptian sailboat) to admire a panoramic view of the Mausoleum of the Agha Khan, Elephantine Island and the Botanical Garden from the Nile. Overnight 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 moored 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 Sound and Light show (the images will be projected onto the colossal sculptures of Ramses II). Dinner and night on board.

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

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

The reddish sunrise 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 (*). Arrival at Cairo airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

(*) Only flights departing from Aswan after 4:00 p.m. are valid.

Breakfast and departure for a panoramic visit to the Giza complex, where you can see the famous pyramids and the Sphinx. The pyramid of Cheops, which covers an area of 13 hectares and was originally 146 metres high. The second pyramid, of Pharaoh Chephren, is 136 metres high. The third pyramid, built by Micerinos, son of Chephren, is 62 metres high. The Sphinx, a mythical statue with a lion's body and a human head, is 70 metres long and 20 metres 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. Free day. Accommodation.