Detailed itinerary of the Nile cruise from Sharm El Sheikh for 4 Days
Day 1: East Luxor Tourist Attractions: Morning time, you will catch your flight from Sharm to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will meet your private tour guide to start your Nile cruise from Sharm El Sheikh by visiting:
Karnak Temple
No site in Egypt is more impressive than the 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 three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land. Then check in 5* deluxe Nile cruise to have your lunch and refresh yourself.
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 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.
Meals { L.D.}
Day 2: West Luxor Tourist Attractions: Breakfast on your cruise then you will be accompanied by your private tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit:
Valley of the Kings
The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty is home to tombs including the great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh Tutankhamun. The builders stocked the tombs with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decorations inside the tombs remain well preserved.
Hatshepsut Temple
Hatshepsut Temple stands as one of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples of Ancient Egypt. Builders constructed the temple on three levels, featuring two wide ramps that connect the levels in a central position.
Colossi of Memnon
Two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor
Afternoon sails to Esna and Edfu. Overnight in Edfu…..Meals {B. L.D.}
Day 3: Explore Edfu & Kom Ombo Temple: Breakfast on board, then move to continue your Nile cruise from Sharm El Sheikh by visiting:-
Edfu Temple
Dedicated to God Horus. Edfu temple consider the most preserved Greco-Roman temple all in Egypt and on its walls portrayed a “Play” showing the overcome of Horus over the devil god Seth
Continue Sailing to Kom Ombo temple:
Kom Ombo Temple
The temple is overlooking the Nile. This temple is divided into 2 temples with 2 entrances, 2 hypostyle Halls, and 2 sanctuaries.
Overnight in Aswan (late-night arrival)……Meals {B. L.D.}
Day 4: Explore Aswan Tourist Attractions: Checkout after breakfast then start your guided tour to visit Aswan Highlights :
Aswan High Dam
It was built across the Nile at Aswan and was constructed between 1960 and 1970, and has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt.
The Unfinished Obelisk
The largest obelisk in ancient times. Hatshepsut ordered the construction to complement the Lateran Obelisk, which originally stood at Karnak before being moved to the Lateran Palace in Rome.
The goddess Isis of Love and Beauty inspired the dedication of Philae Temple. UNESCO’s Nubia Campaign project dismantled and relocated the temple complex to nearby Agilkia Island, protecting it and other complexes before the Aswan High Dam’s completion in 1970.
After lunch, catch the flight to Sharm via Cairo then transfer to your hotel to end your Nile cruise from Sharm El Sheikh.
