Day 1: Arrival (8-10 AM) - Philae Temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
Repas : déjeuner, dîner
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Experience a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise.
Day 1, Stop 1: Temple of Philae
Temple of Philae
2 h, entrée incluse
Visit the renowned Temple of Isis, the goddess of magic and love. Located on an island, access is by motorboat, offering a unique approach to this sacred site.
Day 1, Stop 2: Aswan High Dam
Aswan High Dam
30 min, entrée incluse
Discover the immense Aswan High Dam, a monumental feat of engineering on the world's longest river. Construction began in 1961.
Day 1, Stop 3: Unfinished Obelisk
Unfinished Obelisk
45 min, entrée incluse
Explore an obelisk that would have been the world's largest, but remains unfinished. Learn about the reasons behind its incomplete state.
Day 2: Sailing to Kom Ombo / Kom Ombo Temple / Optional Abu Simbel Temples Tour
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue your journey on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise.
Day 2, Stop 1: Abu Simbel Temple
Abu Simbel Temple
2 h, entrée non incluse
Embark on an optional tour to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture. The tour incurs an additional cost. The grand Temple of Ramesses II honors Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramesses II himself, often referred to as the Sun Temple of Ramssess II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari, also known as the Temple of Hathor, celebrates the divine union of Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God.
Day 2, Stop 2: Kom Ombo Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
2 h, entrée incluse
Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, perched on a hill overlooking the Nile. Its distinctive double design features entrances dedicated to two deities: Haroeris, represented by a falcon's head, and Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility. The temple's significance also extends to its historical role in sugar cane production.
Day 3: Edfu Temple / Sailing to Luxor / Karnak and Luxor Temples
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy another day aboard a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise.
Day 3, Stop 1: Edfu Temple
Edfu Temple
2 h, entrée incluse
Discover the majestic Temple of Horus, widely considered the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to mythology, this is where the falcon-headed god Horus avenged his father Osiris's death by defeating Seth. A lunch box is provided. Afterwards, return to Aswan.
Day 3, Stop 2: The Karnak Temple
The Karnak Temple
2 h, entrée incluse
Explore Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in the world. Marvel at the Avenue of Sphinxes of King Ramses II, the immense Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns, towering obelisks, and the ancient Egyptian equivalent of a swimming pool.
Day 3, Stop 3: Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple
2 h, entrée incluse
Visit Luxor Temple, constructed by pharaohs including Ramses, Amenhotep, and Hatshepsut, and dedicated to Amun Re, the ancient Egyptian sun god. Following the tour, your guide will escort you back to your hotel or cruise ship.
Day 4: Disembarkation in Luxor / Valley of the Kings / Hatshepsut Temple (Tour concludes around 12:00 PM)
Repas : petit-déjeuner
Meal: Breakfast
Prepare for disembarkation in Luxor.
Day 4, Stop 1: Optional Early Morning Tour
passage sans arrêt
An optional tour is available at an additional cost in the early morning.
Day 4, Stop 2: Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings
2 h, entrée incluse
Explore the tombs of the pharaohs, where vibrant colors on the walls remain remarkably preserved. Your guide will recommend the three most captivating tombs to visit.
Day 4, Stop 3: Temple of Hatshepsut
Temple of Hatshepsut
1 h 30, entrée incluse
Discover the unique mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, the formidable queen who ruled Egypt independently for two decades.
Day 4, Stop 4: Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon
15 min, entrée incluse
View the imposing Colossi of Memnon, remnants of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.