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Nile Cruise Luxor to Luxor |
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8 Day Oberoi Zahra Cruise Luxor to Aswan or the Super Deluxe 8 Day Oberoi Zahra Cruise Luxor to Aswan |
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This is one of the most marvelous travel packages we offer our guests. It offers the guests with a remarkable chance to spend 7 nights in one of the most deluxe Nile Cruise ships in Egypt, the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise.
This trip is tailored for the Egyptian history fans, people who love riding the Nile, and for those who would love to go a spa center with international standards everyday.
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise is truly one of the most magnificent Nile Cruise ships in Egypt with the most spacious cabins, the modern furniture and equipments, and big windows to view the wonders of the Nile as you sail.
There are many tempting features in the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise. This includes bars, notable restaurants, and a marvelous sundeck.
The most special characteristic of the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise is the spa center that was established to fulfill the needs of travelers from all over the world who love these sorts of healthy centers.
The guests will not only visit the highlights of Aswan and Luxor, like the Karnak Temple, the Philae Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Abu Simble, but also will have the chance to explore some of the less visited but not ever less astonishing monuments like the Temple of Madinet Habu, the Tombs of Nobles, or Deir El Medina, and the Luxor Museum.
Riding down the Nile is fabulous with small villages passing by enabling the guests to view the Egyptian peasants in their daily life.
Most tourists who visit Aswan and Luxor find too little to do in the evening or at night. This is not the case in this travel package as the guests will be presented with a superb entertainment program that includes parties, dancing shows, and oriental shows.
This trip is carefully designed to suit the needs and the requirements of any traveler who loves luxury and comfort. All transportations will be made using comfortable private air-conditioned minivans and all the accommodations will be in perfectly prepared rooms faultlessly designed to fit all our guests. |
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Duration |
7 nights 8 days |
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Luxor - Aswan |
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Accommodation |
7 nights accommodation aboard [The Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise], Super Deluxe Nile Cruise |
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Meals |
All meals starting with Lunch on day one and ending with breakfast on day five |
Beverage |
included only in desert camp |
Transportation |
by our
private
deluxe
coach -
jeep 4x4
- sleeper
train |
Guide |
included |
Click map for |
Entrance fees |
included |
detailed route |
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The summary of the
itinerary |
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Day 1 |
take the flight to Luxor, Embark the Nile Cruise; Visit the Karnak Temple, and the Luxor Museum, overnight in the Nile Cruise in Luxor |
Day 2 |
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Madinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon, sail to Qena, and visit the Temple of Dendara, overnight in the Nile Cruise |
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Day 3 |
return to Luxor to visit the tombs of the Nobles and the Luxor Temple, overnight in the Nile Cruise in Luxor |
Day 4 |
sail Edfu to visit the temple of Horus, and spend the night in Luxor in the Nile Cruise |
Day 5 |
Sail to Aswan, visit the Philae, the High Dam, and the unfinished obelisk in the afternoon, overnight in the Nile Cruise |
Day 6 |
Sail down the Nile to Kom Ombo to visit the temple, sail back to Aswan, and take a Felucca ride to the Botanical Garden, optional tour to the sound and light show in the Philae Temple, overnight in the Nile Cruise |
Day 7 |
Spend the day in your Nile Cruise an optional tour to the magnificent Temple of Abu Simble, and an optional tour to the Sound and Light Show in the Philae Temple |
Day 8 |
disembark the Nile Cruise, transfer to the airport after a magnificent Nile Cruise in Egypt |
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The full itinerary of the
Tour: |
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Day 1 : |
Cairo – Luxor |
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-Transfer using the most comfortable air-conditioned minivan to the Cairo international airport to take the flight going to Luxor
-Arrive in Luxor, Embark the Luxurious Deluxe Nile Cruise Ship
-You will begin your visits by exploring the Karnak Temple, the largest religious Pharaonic structure ever built in the world. The kings of the Pharaohs staring from the 11th dynasty (2055 – 1985 BC) began adding their mark, one after the other, to this huge complex of Pharaonic temples. The Karnak temple includes the breathtaking hypostyle hall of the god Amun built by Ramses II in 1244 BC, the sacred lake of god Amun, and many more attractions.
-Your next visit of the day will be to the Luxor Museum, Which hosts one of the most fascinating collections of antiquities that were found in Luxor and in Southern Egypt in general. The museum has some of the real wonders of the Pharaonic civilization
-In the evening, the guests have the chance to go a wonderful optional tour to the sound and light show in the Karnak Temple, the show is entertaining and it offers a good chance for an interpretation of the history of Luxor
-Overnight in the Nile Cruise |
 
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Day 2 : |
Luxor – Dendara |
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-After breakfast, your first visit of the day will be the Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of the Pharaonic New Kingdom. Starting from 17th dynasty, the Pharaonic Kings tried to hide their royal tombs from robbers. This was why they began to dig their tombs deep inside a Theban mountain that has a natural pyramid structure. These tombs have the finest colored decorations with the famous tomb of Tut Ankh Amun discovered by Howard Carter in 1922 and may other royal tombs belonging to the kings of the 18th and the 19th dynasty.
-Your next stop will be the amazing the mortuary
-Your next stop will be to the Temple of Madinet Habu, one of the most marvelous Pharaonic temples, second only in size to the Great Temple of Karnak and it was built by Ramses III. It is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt with colorful decorations.
-Your next visit of the day will be at the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. These two 18 meters high statues are the only remaining items of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. During the roman era, music was heard coming out of one of the statues that were attributed, by the Greeks, as the legendary figure of Memnon greeting his mother Eos in one of the Greek myths.
-Our next visit will be to explore one of the most remarkable and exotic Pharaonic monuments in Egypt, the temple of Dendara. This was where Hathour gave birth to the son of Horus. This temple was the center of the worship of Hathour since pre dynastic times. The whole complex was buried under the sand until the 19th century. Maybe this is why it is still perfectly preserved. This temple was built during the Greco Roman era imitating the Pharaonic style of architecture
-Overnight in the Nile Cruise in Qena |
 
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Day 3 : |
Luxor Visits |
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-Sail back to Luxor
-After breakfast, the first visit of the day will be to the Deir El Madinet; this was where the craftsmen and the workers who constructed the tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens used to live, forming one of the largest Pharaonic villages in Southern Egypt.
-Your next visit this evening will be to the Luxor Temple. Dedicated to the holy Theban triad, the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, it is one of the finest examples of the Pharaonic architecture. Although the construction work of the temple was mainly completed by Amenhotep III (1390 – 1352 BC) and Ramses II (1279 1213 BC), many kings who came afterwards have added their marks to this great complex including Alexander the Great. The Luxor temple was buried under sand and dust for years until it was discovered in 1881.
-Overnight in the Nile Cruise |
 
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Day 4: |
Luxor – Edfu |
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-After breakfast you will have the chance to visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the largest and best preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. The building work of the temple started during the reign of Ptolemy III in 237 BC and the construction continued until 80 BC. The temple includes wonderfully decorated walls and stone capitals.
-Enjoy the evening in the Nile Cruise
-Sail to Aswan and overnight in the Nile Cruise. |
 
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Day 5: |
Aswan – Abu Simble |
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-After breakfast in Aswan the guest will go on with his visits
-Your first visit of the day will be to the High Dam, built by the former Egyptian president, Gamal Abdel Nasser in the 1960s to reserve the Nile Water that was lost every year in the artificial Nasser Lake. The High Dam, that was viewed as an architectural miracle at the time, also generates a lot of the electricity consumed in Egypt
-Start your visits with one of the most beautiful temples constructed in Egypt, the Temple of Philae. This fabulous temple dedicated to the goddess Isis was constructed as one of the finest examples of the combined architecture of ancient Egyptians and the Greco-Romans styles. This temple, due to the construction of the High Dam was all covered with water until it was relocated in its present day location in the Agilika Island by the UNESCO project that took 8 years from 1972 to 1980 to be completed
-Overnight in the Nile Cruise
-In the evening, you have the optional tour to the sound and light at the Temple of Philae. This fabulous temple dedicated to the goddess Isis was constructed as one of the finest examples of the combined architecture of ancient Egyptians and the Greco-Romans styles. This temple, due to the construction of the High Dam was all covered with water until it was relocated in its present day location in the Agilika Island by the UNESCO project that took 8 years from 1972 to 1980 to be completed
-Spend the evening at leisure in the Nile Cruise
-Overnight in the Nile Cruise |
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Day 6: |
Aswan – Kom Ombo |
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-We have the most delicious breakfast to get ready for the remarkable visits of the day.
-Afterwards, we visit the amazing Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to two gods; Horus, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god. The Greco-Roman temple is famous for its matchless location overlooking the Nile. Construction work of the temple started in the 2nd century BC by Ptolemy VI and was completed during the reign of Ptolemy XII during the 1st century AD.
-We take a Felucca, the traditional Egyptian sailing boat, to visit the Kitchener Island in a wonderful short trip down the Nile
-Spend the evening and Overnight in the Nile Cruise |
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Day 7: |
Aswan – Abu Simble |
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-After breakfast in Aswan there is a marvelous chance to visit the temple of Abu Simble in an optional tour from Aswan.
-The Abu Simble Temple, which is a startling temple built to honor Ramses II. Abu Simble great temple and the smaller temple of Hathour were hewn out of a stone cliff. This huge breathtaking monument was built for the worship of the gods Amun, Ptah, Ra-Hakharty. The most fascinating feature of Abu Simble is the four colossi of Ramses which are 33 meters high. The whole complex was relocated by the UNESCO in 1970s after the construction of the High Dam
-Spend the evening at leisure in the Nile Cruise
-Overnight in the Nile Cruise |
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Day 8: |
Aswan – Final Departure |
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-The guests are transferred to the airport for the final departure after a marvelous trip in a luxurious Nile Cruise Ship |
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Luxor: Luxor was constructed on the ruins of the ancient city of Thebes, the capital of Egypt during the Pharaonic New Kingdom (1550 – 1069 BC). The ancient Egyptians named the East bank of Luxor as the city of the living, while the West bank was named the city of the dead, as all the mortuary temples and the necropolises were located there. Luxor is known as the city hosting the largest number of monuments and antiquities in the whole world. When the Arabs conquered Egypt in 640 AD, they found a vast number of Pharaonic religious structures and palaces, and this was why they named the city Luxor or the city of the palaces in the Arabic language. Luxor is the most famous city in Egypt concerning tourism and antiquities.
Aswan: Aswan is Egypt South most city. Located on the widest section of the river Nile, Aswan offers amazing scenes of this great river. Since the Pharaonic Old Kingdom, Aswan served as the Southern Gate of Egypt, an important base for incursions into Nubia and Sudan, and a vital transit point for the trading caravans coming from Nubia to Egypt. The most remarkable attractions located in Aswan are the tomb of Agha Khan, the High Dam and the unfinished obelisk. This is besides many Pharaonic temples like Philae, Kalabsha, and Amada. With its laid back atmosphere Aswan is considered one of the most relaxing cities in Egypt. The city is also famous for its touristic market displaying goods from all over Nubia. Aswan is the best starting point for visiting the startling temples of Abu Simble |
 
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1st Oct - 30th
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Christmas - New Year
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Price includes: |
-Roundtrip airfare Cairo/Luxor-Aswan/Cairo
-7 nights accommodation aboard [The Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise], Super Deluxe Nile Cruise
-Arrival transfer from Aswan airport to the Nile Cruise
-Departure transfer from Nile Cruise to Luxor airport
-21 meals: 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
-Service of English Speaking license Egyptologist throughout the cruise
-Entrance fees per itinerary
-All Cruise taxes
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-Tips for the Cruise Staff
-Tips for your guide and drivers
-Personal Items
-Optional tours
-Beverage During lunch and dinner |
Note |
Sightseeing is based
on private basis and not joining other guests.
The Nile Cruise programs can be changed without prior
notice due to navigational
circumstances, Select Egypt is not liable to these changes.
Domestic flight Abu Simbel / Cairo could be via Aswan
we offer you with
the possibility of having any optional tour to visit any
cities or monuments that you wish to explore in any
destination in Egypt that are not included in your
travel package. |
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Monuments included in this
travel package: |
| Felucca Ride around the Kitcheners Island |
| Karnak and Luxor Temple |
Philae Temple |
| Valley of the Kings |
The Temple of Abu Simble (Optional) |
| Temple of Queen Hatshepsut |
The Temple of Dendara (Optional) |
| Colossi of Memnon |
The Tombs of the Nobles |
| Edfu Temple |
The Luxor Museum |
| Kom Ombo Temple |
The Temple of Madinet Habu |
| Unfinished Obelisk |
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