5-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor with Karnak to Philae

• Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, a Canaria Travel Egypt representative will welcome you and transfer you to your Nile cruise by private air-conditioned van. Embarkation is before 12:00 PM.
• In the afternoon, discover the East Bank of Luxor, starting with the Karnak Temples Complex, the largest structures ever built in the history of mankind. The principal building is dedicated to God Amun, the main god of Thebes, as it was considered the house of God on earth. The earliest structures date back to the Middle Kingdom, though there are references to even earlier buildings as old as the 3rd Dynasty.
• Later, proceed to visit Luxor Temple, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th Dynasty and completed by the well-known King Ramses II. This temple stood in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main god Amun Re.
• After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship to rest and refresh.
• At night, an Egyptian folkloric show will be operated by the staff. Dinner will be served, and you will stay overnight in Luxor.

• Breakfast on your Nile cruise.
• After that, begin your magical tour in ancient Thebes, the sacred land, by exploring the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings. It is considered the royal cemetery of the ancient kings of Egypt and the place where the pharaohs were buried. It became a hidden burial place after the robbery of the great pyramids. You will visit 3 tombs, while any extra tombs are available at an additional charge.
• After that, proceed to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari.
• This temple is considered one of the most wonderful examples of architecture in ancient Egypt because it was totally carved into the mountain and was built by the most powerful queen of the New Kingdom.
• At the end of the tour, stop by the Colossi of Memnon, which belong to King Amenhotep III.
• After that, return to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is free at leisure. Dinner and overnight will be on the cruise.

• Breakfast on board your luxury Nile cruise.
• Then, your tour guide will take you on a mysterious journey to the land of the Pharaohs.
• Today's guided tour begins with a visit to one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, the Temple of God Horus in Edfu, reached by stagecoach. It is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
• After that, return to your ship. Lunch will be served on board while sailing to the city of Kom Ombo.
• In the afternoon, proceed to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek and Haroeris were worshipped for a time.
• Return to your ship and enjoy your lunch.
• Relax on the sun deck while watching the unique landscape of the mighty River Nile, on whose banks the ancient Egyptian civilization was created and flourished.
• Dinner will be served on board during the sailing to the city of Aswan. Arrival in Aswan is in the late evening, followed by an overnight stay.

• Breakfast will be served on board your cruise.
• Later, join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including the High Dam, which was erected by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood.
• After that, enjoy sailing on the Nile River by motorboat until you reach Agilika Island, where you will visit the Temple of Philae. It was erected during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to the Goddess Isis, the mother of God Horus.
• Finally, after finishing your day tour, you will return to your ship.
• Lunch will be served on board. You will then transfer to a traditional sailing boat, a felucca, to sail on the Nile, take in the beautiful scenery, and explore the Aswan region, subject to weather conditions.

Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

• Check out from your Nile cruise after breakfast.
• Then, our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport or station for departure and the end of our service.