Egypt, its temples and the Nile
10 days across upper and lower Egypt to explore its unique heritage
This trip is designed for the adventurous people willing to improve their knowledge about ancient egypt but also simply for those willing to experience a complete discovery of the main egyptian temples and more.This tour includes the visit of the temples of Denderah and Abydos.
This tour includes
Meals as specified in the itinerary
All transportation and transfers
Expert Egyptologist guide and local assistance
Accommodation throughout the trip
Itinerary
Arrival at the airport and welcome by our representative.
Transfer to your hotel.
Dinner at your leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. This timeless experience offers deep insight into their fascinating history and the enduring legends that surround them.
Stop by the Great Sphinx, the mysterious guardian of the Giza Plateau.
Lunch included at a nearby restaurant with a view of the pyramids.
In the afternoon, explore the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum, set to be officially inaugurated on July 3rd. Designed to become the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, it houses priceless treasures — including the colossal statue of Ramses II. Modern, immersive, and thoughtfully curated, the museum also offers stunning views of the pyramids of Khephren and Mykerinos.
Stop at the famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Stroll through the stalls and mosques of one of the largest traditional markets in the world.
Transfer at the airport of Cairo to take your flight to Luxor.
Transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Dinner at your leisure and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast,beginning of the day with the visit of the religious complex of Karnak, built over 2000 years. There, you will see its magnificient hypostyle hall and its 134 columns.
Lunch included
Return to the East Bank and stop at the hotel before heading to Luxor Temple.
Located in the heart of the city, the temple is famous for its Avenue of Sphinxes leading to Karnak and its obelisk, gifted to France by King Mohammed Ali — whose twin still stands at the temple entrance.
Transfer back to the hotel.
Dinner at your leisure and overnight at the hotel.
Early morning departure to explore two of Egypt’s most beautiful temples: Abydos and Dendera.
We’ll travel approximately 2.5 hours in an air-conditioned minibus to Abydos to visit the Temple of Seti I, whose paintings, symbols, and carvings continue to fascinate archaeologists.
Lunch included.
On the return journey to Luxor, we’ll stop at the equally impressive Temple of Dendera, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. This temple’s richly decorated ceilings and walls still retain much of their original color.
Return to Luxor and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast,visit of the valley of the kings, resting place of the Egyptian kings for centuries . Our tickets give us access to 3 tombs.
Departure from Louxor to Efdou in an air-conditioned minibus (About 3 hour) and visit of the temple of Edfou, dedicated to the god Khnoum . His exceptional conservation state makes it one of the most beautiful temple in Egypt.
Boarding on the boat for 4 nights and lunch on board.
Start of the navigation. Time to enjoy the silence and the beautiful landscapes of the Nile.
Dinner and night on board
After the breakfast, disembarkation on the island of Bassaw and visit of his village accompanied by a villager.
Bassaw is a perfect representation of an authentic Egyptian village in the south. Walk of about 1h30.
Back on the boat to sail to the sandstone quarry of Silsila, which stones have been used in the construction of various temples in the south. You will also see the temple of Horemheb, graved directly into the rock.
Back on the boat for lunch. Navigation to Maniha to pass the night.
Dinner and night on board.
Morning navigation to the temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods; the crocodile god Sobek and one of the many forms of Horus, Haroëris. It has a beautiful example of the calendar used by the ancient Egyptian.
Visit of the village of Daraw and its colorful market, customers and sellers come from different parts of the country to take part in the market.
Back on board and lunch.
Stop at the island of Balouli and its pretty beach. Walk on the island and possibility to swim in a safe zone.
Dinner and night on the boat.
Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning navigation and arrival at Assouan.
Lunch on board.
In Aswan, it’s in motorboat that we will be reaching the temple of Philae, located on an island and dedicated to the goddess Isis. This temple stands out by its unique architecture, style and location.
Stop at the souk of Aswan for some free time.
Back on boat. Dinner and night on boat.
overnight stay at the hotel.
Early departure to the site of Abu Simbel to visit the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, facing the Lake Nasser.
Lunch included close from of Abu Simbel.
Journey back to Aswan and arrival in the afternoon.
Dinner and night travel in order to get to Louxor the next morning
Transfer from Edfou to the airport of Luxor And flight back home.
