Adventures on the Nile Luxury Tour
Adventures on the Nile Luxury Tour
Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs, who sailed the Nile aboard large, luxuriously appointed sailing yachts. As the breeze leisurely carries your family down the river, visit the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and majestic, ancient temples on a custom, all-ages holiday. As your adventure winds down, attend a dinner in an Egyptian home, experiencing local customs firsthand.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Cairo
Day 2: Giza pyramids and Sphinx
Pyramids of Giza
Day 3: Egyptian museum
3 hoursThe Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Day 4: Abu simbel
3 hoursAbu Simbel Temple Complex
What is astonishing about these temples in addition to the grandeur of their size is the astrological phenomenon that happens twice a year. On the 22nd of February and October, the sun shines into the sanctuary of the temple and falls on three seated statues, one of them for Ramses II. These dates are believed to be the birth and coronation days of the king.
3 hoursUnfinished Obelisk
Day 5: ASWAN/KOM OMBO/EDFU/ESNA/LUXOR
1 hourTemple of Kom Ombo
This is one of the unique temples of Egypt. The temple was dedicated to two Egyptian Deities: Horus with the falcon head and Sobek with the crocodile head. The temple has two entrances, one for each of the two gods. The temple is beautifully located on a high mound. This location gives the visitor the chance to enjoy the view of the Nile
1 hourTemple of Horus
Day 6: Luxor East and West
1 hourValley of the Kings
you will cross the Nile to the West bank where you will visit the Valley of the Kings. The Pharaohs were hiding their mummies and treasures in this barren desert area. Many of these treasures were found in these beautiful colored tombs. You can visit three tombs to enjoy the colors and murals on the walls. The tombs were carved deep in the mountain rock; you have the option to visit other royal tombs such as Tut Ankh Amun
2 hoursTemple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Drive to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. She is the first female pharaoh in ancient Egypt who ruled the kingdom for 20 prosperous years. This temple is called El Deir el Bahari as the early Christians used the Northern monastery, as it was a Coptic monastery. Unlike the other temples, this one was built of limestone and partly hewn in the mother bedrock. It has three terraces and its focal point is to tell the story of the Divine birth of the Queen.
1 hourColossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two monumental statues representing king Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt. They are located west of the modern city of Luxor and face east looking toward the Nile River. The statues depict the seated king on a throne with some other carvings of his mother, his wife, the god Hapi, the Nile god, and other symbolic engravings. Both are carved from single blocks of sandstone and the name refers to the Greek hero Memnon who fell in the Trojan War
45 minutesTemple of Karnak
Karnak temple is a complex of temples. The temple is dedicated to Amun Ra, the chief god in Egyptian mythology. Enjoy the Great Hypostyle court and the reliefs and murals that were added through the generations. Feel astonished at the tall obelisks 70 feet high and cut from a single piece of granite. Look at the statues of the different pharaohs who want to show their loyalty to RA. Keep an eye on the magnificent tall columns and their papyrus and Lotus capitals while their shafts are loaded with hieroglyphics.
1 hourLuxor Temple
Day 7: Citadel and Khan Al Khalili
1 hourMosque of Muhammad Ali
Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a 12th-century fortress. Inside the citadel; you will go into the Alabaster mosque. built in1830, the mosque was designed by a Turkish architect, who followed the same style as the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmed in Istanbul. Your guide will explain the main elements of the mosque and basic Islamic principles. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the top.
1 hourKhan Al-Khalili
Day 8: Final departure
2 hoursCairo
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Entry/Admission - Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Horus
- Entry/Admission - Khan Al-Khalili
- Entry/Admission - Unfinished Obelisk
- Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple
- Entry/Admission - Abu Simbel Temple Complex
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
- Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Kom Ombo
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak
- Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
- Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
- Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Infant seats available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.