Nile Cruises (6 nights, 7 days)

Day 1 : Luxor

Embark before lunch on the Nile cruise ship our floating hotel for the next seven days. After lunch we visit Karnak Temple which has no equal among the national shrines of Egypt then Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor. (BLD)

Luxor, Egypt     

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Day 2 : Luxor/Esna/Edfo (Cruise)

Today we explore the Valley of the Kings, the Necropolis of Thebes; Queen Hatshepsuts Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. This afternoon, we sail down the Nile to Esna, then to Edfo where we spend the night. (BLD)

Edfo, Egypt     Esna, Egypt      Luxor, Egypt     

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Day 3 : Edfo/Kom Ombo/Aswan (Cruise)

This morning we visit the Temple of Horus, the Falcon of God. We continue sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the temple shared by two gods - Sobek and Haroeris. Kom Ombos Ptolemaic Temple offers beautiful murals and unforgettable views of the river Nile. This afternoon we will cruise to Aswan for overnight. Tonight we enjoy a Costume Party. (BLD)

Aswan, Egypt      Kom Ombo, Egypt     Edfo, Egypt     

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Day 4 : Aswan - Cruise

This morning we visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and its huge lake and the magnificent Temple of Philae. This afternoon we view the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Islands by Felucca, a traditional Nile sailing boat. Overnight in Aswan. (BLD)

Aswan, Egypt     

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Day 5 : Aswan/Kom Ombo/Edfo (Cruise)

This morning is free at leisure. (Optional trip by air to Abu Simbel *). After lunch, we sail to Kom Ombo and stop to view the Temple. Overnight in Edfo. (BLD)

Aswan, Egypt      Kom Ombo, Egypt     Edfo, Egypt     

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Day 6 : Edfo/Esna/Luxor (Cruise)

This morning we sail to Esna to visit the temple of God Khnum, continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor. (BLD)

Edfo, Egypt     Esna, Egypt      Luxor, Egypt     

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Day 7 : Luxor

Depart after breakfast. (B)

Luxor, Egypt     

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