Day 1: East Luxor Exploration
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your tour guide and transferred to MS Steigenberger Minerva Nile cruise, either from Luxor airport or your hotel, to commence your East Luxor tour.
Your first stop will be the magnificent Luxor Temple, constructed by numerous Pharaohs during the New Kingdom period. Next, we will visit the Karnak Temple, an essential site that saw contributions from famous rulers such as Ramses III, Seti I, Alexander the Great, Hatshepsut, and more.
Afterward, you'll return to the cruise for lunch and dinner, accompanied by traditional oriental entertainment while sailing on the Nile.
Overnight on the Nile cruise.
Optional: Attend the sound and light show at Karnak Temple.
Attractions:
* Luxor Temple
* Karnak Temple
Meals:
Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: West Bank of Luxor After breakfast
After breakfast, meet with your guide to explore the attractions on the West Bank of Luxor.
You will visit the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of many Pharaohs, including deities like Osiris and Anubis. Following this, we will explore Hatshepsut Temple, also known as El Dier El Bahari, which honors the second female Pharaoh of Egypt.
Your tour will conclude with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two grand statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Savor a delicious buffet lunch on board the cruise as you sail towards Edfu.
Overnight on the Nile cruise.
Highlights:
* Valley of the Kings
* El Dier El Bahari Temple
* Colossi of Memnon
Meals:
* Breakfast
* Lunch
* Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
After enjoying a hearty breakfast aboard the cruise, your guide will take you to Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus, dedicated to the sky god and son of Isis and Osiris.
Next, you'll sail to Kom Ombo to visit the unique temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god, which was built during the Ptolemaic era.
Indulge in lunch and dinner on the cruise as it makes its way to Aswan.
Overnight on the Nile cruise.
Attractions:
* Edfu Temple
* Kom Ombo Temple
Meals:
* Breakfast
* Lunch
* Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Excursions
After breakfast, you will start your explorations in Aswan.
First, visit the Aswan High Dam, a crucial project established in the 1960s to control floods in Egypt. Next, discover the stunning Philae Temple, one of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable temples.
After your visits, you will return to the Nile cruise to enjoy lunch and dinner on board.
Overnight on the Nile cruise.
Attractions:
* Aswan High Dam
* Philae Temple
Meals:
* Breakfast
* Lunch
* Dinner
Day 5: Departure from Aswan
Enjoy your final breakfast aboard the MS Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise before your guide transfers you to Aswan airport or train station.
End of services.
Optional:
* Abu Simbel tour available in the morning.
Meals:
* Breakfast
✔ Meet and assist upon arrival by a representative from Sea World Holidays.
✔ A professional Egyptologist tour guide for all excursions.
✔ Private, modern air-conditioned transportation in Luxor, and Aswan.
✔ 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with full board (all meals included).
✔ Transfers to and from airports.
✔ Bottled mineral water provided during tours.
✔ Snack stops available upon request during excursions.
✔ Optional shopping tours in Luxor, or Aswan (upon request).
✔ Taxes and service charges are included.
International airfare.
Egypt entry visa (approximately $30 USD, payable at the airport).
Beverages during meals.
Tipping is not included in the tour prices.
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