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Nelio Nile Cruise (11 days - 10 nights) Packages include:
The program: Day 1 - Cairo: Arrival in Cairo. We will be transferred to our hotel for the first two nights. The rest of the day is at leisure giving you the opportunity to discover some of the excitement of Egypt's capital city or to visit some of her many interesting sights, including Saladin's Citadel or Cairo's Islamic quarter, which boasts the World Heritage listing. Day 2 - Cairo: After breakfast, we visit the Giza plain for a magical opportunity to view the Pyramids and the ancient Sphinx. In the afternoon, we suggest a visit to the famed Khan el Khalili bazaar for a chance to buy anything from jewellery to exquisite hand-blown Egyptian glass. Day 3 - Cairo/Luxor: Transfer to Cairo airport to board our flight to Luxor. On arrival, we will be met and transferred to the Nile Cruiser. Modern Luxor, built upon the ancient city of Thebes, is host to the largest collection of ancient buildings in the world. The first tastes of these breathtaking monuments will be an afternoon guided tour to both Karnak and Luxor Temples. Day 4 - Luxor/Esna: In the morning, we cross the Nile to the West Bank to see the Valley of the Kings where the tombs of at least 60 ancient Pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, are locate. Today's excursion highlights include visits to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossie of Memnon. In the afternoon we set sail from Luxor to Esna. Day 5 - Esna/Edfu: Today starts with a visit to the Temple of the god Khnum at Esna, which contains many interesting reliefs and inscriptions. Then it's back on board for the short cruise down to Edfu to view the Temple of Horus. Dating from 327BC, this is the most completely preserved temple in Egypt, being in near perfect condition. Later, we sail for Kom Ombo. Day 6 - Edfu/Aswan: Set on a sweeping bend in the Nile, the Temple of Kom Ombo is dedicated jointly to Horus and the crocodile-headed god, Sobek. The guided tour this morning will bring the temple's rich history to life. Lunch is served on board during the short trip south to Aswan. In the afternoon we visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the magnificent Temple of Philae. Day 7 - Aswan/Cruising Lake Nasser: After breakfast this morning, we embark on a short felucca cruise around Elephantine Island and Kitchener's Island from where we may see the splendid botanical gardens or view the Aga Khan Mausoleum, which is situated on the western bank of the Nile. Later, we will be transferred to Aswan airport for the short flight to Abu Simbel. On arrival, we're transferred to the Nile Cruiser of dinner and a night on board. Day 8 - Cruising Lake Nasser: Today's highlight is a guided excursion to the famous Temple of Abu Simbel, built by the greatest of the Pharaohs, Ramses II. It features four colossal statues of the seated Pharaoh and was dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. The temple was moved to its present location in 1963 in an engineering effort worthy of its original construction to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Day 9 - Cruising Lake Nasser: In the morning, we sail to Qasr (Castle) Ibrim which still occupies its original position. Though now on an island, it was once situated on the eastern bank of the Nile. Then we continue to Amadah Temple, built by Tutmoses III and Amenhotep II, before making our way to the roch cut Temple of Derr, which was at one time, used as a Christian Church. Day 10 - Aswan/Cairo: After breakfast, we disembark the Nile Cruiser in Aswan and transfer to the airport to board our flight to Cairo. On arrival in Cairo we will be transferred back to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for last minute shopping or sightseeing. Day 11 - Cairo: Check out of the hotel after breakfast. We will be transferred to Cairo airport for the return flight.
Package Price: (based on private tour for two people) 1700 Euro or 13600 LE per person FIND OUT THE PRICE IN YOUR OWN CURRENCY
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