5 Days Nile Cruise From EL Gouna
Enjoy cruising the Nile river from EL Gouna for 4 nights joining a private tour guide to visit Luxor & Aswan highlights then return back to El Gouna.for more information and best offers contact us.....
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TOUR ITINERARY:-
Day 1: Luxor
We will pick you up from your hotel in El Gouna by a private A.C. modern car to be transferred to Luxor where you will be accompanied by your private Egyptologist guide to visit the famous East Bank sites including:-Karnak Temple:
No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land.Then embark your Nile Cruise in Luxor for lunch and relax. Evening time, we will pick you up once more to enjoy:-
Luxor Temple by Night:
The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple's purpose was as a setting for the rituals of the festival. The festival was to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with the divine office.Overnight on board of the cruise. Meals { L.D.}
Day 2: Luxor /Edfu.
- After breakfast, join your private tour guide to visit the West Bank of Luxor including:-Valley Of The Kings:
It was the principal burial place of the major royal figures of the Egyptian New Kingdom, for a period of nearly 500 years. The valley contains 63 tombs. The royal tombs are decorated with scenes from Egyptian mythology and give clues to the beliefs and funerary rituals of the period. In modern times the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Then move to the unique:-Temple of Queen Hatshepsut :
The queen who would-be king, Hatshepsut was a ruler loved by her people but always surrounded in controversy. See her spectacular temple in Luxor's West Bank, one of the best preserved of its kind. End your tour to Luxor west bank by visiting:-Colossi Of Memnon :
Twо massive stone statues оf Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Fоr the past 3400 years (since 1350 BC) they hаve stood іn the Theban necropolis. Back to the cruise for lunch then Sailing to Esna and Edfu.Overnight in Edfu. Meals {B. L.D.}
Day 3: Edfu - Aswan
After Breakfast, Visit:-Edfu Temple :
One of the best preserved temples in Egypt. The temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. It was built in the Ptolemaic period. The inscriptions on its walls provide important information on language, myth, and religion during the Greco-Roman period in ancient Egypt. There are also "important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related the age-old conflict between Horus and Seth." Then Sail to Kom Ombo and visit:-Kom Ombo Temple:
The temple is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries, and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods. The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility. The northern part of the temple was dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris.Overnight in Aswan (late night arrival)......Meals {B. L.D.}
Day 4: Aswan- EL Gouna
Check out after Breakfast and visit Aswan Highlights including:-Philae Temple :
Built tо honor goddess Isis, this was the last ancient temple built іn the classical Egyptian architectural style. Construction began іn approx 690 BC. It was moved from its original location оn Philae Island tо its new location оn Agilkia Island, after the flooding оf Lake Nasser.The Unfinished Obelisk:
Is the largest known ancient obelisk. It was ordered by Hatshepsut. It іs nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m (approximately 137 feet) аnd would have weighed nearly 1,200 tonsThe High Dam :
Built across the Nile at Aswan, it was constructed between 1960 and 1970 and has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt.Day 5: End Your Cruise - Back to El Gouna
Enjoy your lovely breakfast and accompany our representative to Aswan train station to catch the first class train to Luxor then we will drive you back to your hotel in El-Gouna.
TOUR INCLUDES:-
The assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions.
Private transfer from El Gouna to Luxor.
Private transfer from Aswan to EL Gouna.
All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
3 Nights Accommodation on board of 5-star cruise on full board basis.
All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan.
Egyptologist guide during your excursions.
All service charges and taxes.
TOUR EXCLUDES:-
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping.
