4-Day Nile Cruise on the Grand Boat from Aswan: The High Dam | Philae Temple | Kom Ombo Temple | Edfu temple | Karnak Temple | Valley of the Kings | Colossi of Memnon |

Upon your arrival in Aswan, our representative welcomes you and departure to visit The Temple of Philae on the islandof Agilka, one of the most beautifulsanctuaries in Egypt. Started by Pharaoh Nectanebo I during the XXXth Dynasty and completed by the Romans,it is the main sanctuary dedicated to Isis. After your guide will accompany you to your Nile Cruise Embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon Dinner and enjoy a Nubian Show, overnight on board in Aswan.

The High Dam

The High Dam is the only modern attraction of the city of Aswan, it was constructed between 1960 & 1970. The dam was designed as a co-operation project with Moscowbased Hydro project Institute in order to have better control over Nile flooding, generate Hydroelectricity, provide increased water storage for irrigation in its reservoir lake Nasser.

Philae Temple

Philea temple is the gem of Aswan & the mother of the ancient Egyptian mythology as it holds on its walls the" Myth of Osiris" in which the husband of Isis "Osiris" is killed by His brother Set the god of the desert of chaos out of pure hatred & envy then Osiris is resurrected to be the ruler of the underworld afterward Set is defeated by Hours the sky God the son of Isis and Osiris starting age of peace, prosperity & justice. The temple was relocated in the 60s to the island of Agilkia as a part of a rescue mission led by UNESCO after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Breakfast on board your Nile cruise in Aswan, your guide will accompany you to visit Abu Simbel Temple. It takes about 3 hours driving from Aswan to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Arrive to Abu Simbel, see the impressive Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, which is dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II. Then return to your Nile Cruise in Aswan Lunch on board during sailing to Kom Ombo where you will visit the unusual double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek& the god Haroeris.. Admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile while sailing to Edfu Free time at leisur then have your dinner on board. In Edfu.

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo Temple "The Hill Of Gold" was constructed in the Greco-Roman period between 205 BC & 180 BC. The unique design of the temple is a distinctive double design divided into two identical sectors, one for the crocodile god Sobek and the other for the falcon sky god Horus.

Breakfast while sailing to Edfu. A Visit Edfu Temple, one of best preserved temples of Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu, Experience the horse drawn carriage ride or by Minibus back and forth to the temple. A Lunch and sail to Esna – luxor, Dinner on board and overnight on Luxor.

Edfu temple

Edfu temple is one of the last temples ever built in Ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic era between 237 BC & 57 BC  to be the official worship house of the sky falcon god Horus. It is believed it was built on the same spot where the battle between the devil god Set and Horus took Place according to Osiris Myth. It came into light when it was excavated in 1860 by Auguste Mariette a French Egyptologist 1860, the architecture & interior of the Edfu Temple is beautiful as it mixes between Greek and Egyptian design in the finest manner.

Breakfast, then transfer from Esna to luxor for visiting the necropolis of Thebes on the west bank of the Nile, followed by the Valley of the Kings where the tombs of many New Kingdom pharaohs are located, as well as their families and nobles in favor, a continuation of visits with the Colossi of Memnon, the last vestiges of the temple of Amenhotep III and Deir el Bahari, the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Dug out of the rock in the mountain of Thebes, this temple with three terraces built in -1455 is harmonious and modern. Although dedicated to Amon, there are also chapels of Anubis and Hathor, the protectivegoddess of women. After transfer to visit the southern part of ancient Thebes, where the temple of Karnak. The temple is connected by a dromos, a long alley lined with sphinxes, and are dedicated to Amon. After finishing your visits, transfer to luxor airport.

Karnak Temple

Karnak temple is one of the holiest places in the world and is one of the largest religious man-made constructions  in the world. it was known as Ipet-isu The Most Selected Of Places and Pr-Imn House Of Amon. It dates to more than 4000 years when it was the center of the religious worship of the entire ancient Egyptian kingdom for more than 1500 years to many deities but was dedicated mainly to the Theban triad which consisted of God Amun with his wife the Goddess of Justice Mut and his son the moon god Khnsou, plus other gods like the great Osiris, Montu, Ptah and Isis. The Karnak complex was able to immortalize the way of life and the legacy for endless generations. 

Valley of the Kings

The valley of the kings is a stairway to heaven, it has been the final resting place to the greatest kings and queens of Egypt new kingdom (1570-1070 BC). It holds 63 tombs filled with various enchanting treasures, artifacts, statues, hypnotic decorations, and the remains of pharaohs like Ramses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and the famous boy-king Tutankhamun. The Valley became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979 due to its significance & beauty through the ages. 

Hatshepsut Temple 

Hatshepsut Temple is a perfect example of allure and class, it was known as Djoser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies) and showcases the grandeur of the new kingdom and the vision of one of the most successful and powerful rulers in the history of Ancient Egypt Queen Hatshepsut. It was designed in 1479 BC and took 15 years to construct, the design of the temple is based on the concept of Classical Architecture as it has three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together, and holds some of the most majestic statues, artifacts, monuments in all of Luxor. 

Colossi of Memnon 

Colossi of Memnon are two colossal blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at the height of 18 m (60ft) weighing 720 tons each and has the shape of Pharaoh Amenhotep III(1386-1350). The colossi were damaged due to a large earthquake in 27 BC but were reconstructed again in 199 AD. The statues were very famous during the GrecoRoman period due to The Vocal Memnon which resulted from the statues making a singing voice from time to time at dawn which was nothing more than the sound of the wind passing through the statue.