This journey through Egypt will take place in four stages, each offering a unique immersion into the history and culture of the country.🇪🇬
The first stage will be Luxor, a mythical city on the banks of the Nile, where majestic temples and pharaonic vestiges immerse visitors in the heart of ancient history.📜
📍 Luxor is an Egyptian city built on the ruins of the city of Thebes, which was the capital of the New Empire of Ancient Egypt, and capital of the IV nomo of Upper Egypt. It is located on the east bank of the Nile River, about 200 km north of the first cataract of Aswan.
The second stage will take us to Abu Simbel, a spectacular site where the grandiose temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, carved into the rock, bear witness to the grandeur of ancient Egypt.🏛️
📍Located 280 km south of Aswan and 70 km from the border with Sudan. It has two impressive temples, a large one of Ramses II and a smaller one dedicated to his wife Nefertari. They were moved to the place where they are now, due to the works of the Great Dam, with the participation of UNESCO.
Then, we will head to Aswan, a quiet and fascinating city, famous for its impressive dam, the island of Philae and its unique landscapes on the banks of the Nile.🏞️
📍Aswan is the southernmost city in Egypt, on the eastern bank of the Nile, at the height of the first cataract and capital of the governorate of the same name. Its population is approximately 219,017 inhabitants and is located 106 meters above sea level.
Finally, the last leg will take us to Cairo, the vibrant Egyptian capital, where the pyramids of Giza, the enigmatic Sphinx and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum await us to close this exceptional journey.𐦐
📍Cairo is the capital of Egypt and its governorate. It is the largest city in the Arab world, the largest metropolitan region in the Middle East (and second city after Tehran) and second largest metropolitan region in Africa in area and population size (third at the city level). Egyptians, especially fellow citizens of the capital, often refer to it as Mişr (Arabic for “the country’s name”).
Date :
8 days, 7 nights
From May 3 to 10, every Saturday
Departure by special flight to Luxor. Arrival, assistance at the airport and transfer to the cruise ship. Boarding. Dinner and overnight on board.
Full board.
Visit the temples of Karnak with its Hypostyle hall of 134 columns, the Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the sacred lake. Continuation to the temple of Luxor and visit its temple. Possibility of optional visit to the Necropolis of Thebes: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Departure to Esna to pass the lock. Overnight on board.
Full board.
Departure to Edfu and upon arrival, possibility of optional visit to the magnificent Greek-Roman Temple of Edfu dedicated to Horus God falcon. Sailing to Kom Ombo, possibility of optional visit of its Greek Roman Temple dedicated to Sobek Crocodile God and Haroeris. Overnight on board.
Full board.
Picnic lunch. Visit to the complex of Abu Simbel, a site formed by two temples dedicated to Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. Overnight on board.
Breakfast.
Disembarkation. Possibility of optional visit to the Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis, located in Aswan on an islet of the Nile River. The Philae Temple complex is part of the Open Air Museum of Nubia and Aswan, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. Possibility of a ride on a Faluca (Egyptian sailboat). At the indicated time, departure by flight to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel. Lodging.
Breakfast.
Panoramic visit to the Giza Necropolis (Cheops: one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that remains, Chephren and Mykerinos), the Sphinx and the temple of the valley of Chephren. Visit to the Papyrus Institute. Possibility of optional visit to Memphis, capital of Upper and Lower Egypt and the funerary complex of Sakkara or the Great Egyptian Museum (GEM) where we will see the outdoor gardens, the hanging obelisk, the Great Atrium, the Grand Staircase and the 12 main galleries, as well as admire the spectacular and imposing architecture of the complex, with lunch. Lodging.
Breakfast.
Free time at leisure. Possibility of optional city tour: Egyptian Art Museum, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Coptic Quarter and Khan el Khalili bazaars (with lunch). Lodging.
Breakfast.
At the scheduled time, transfer to take a special flight to Madrid. End of the trip.
Notes: The description of the itinerary is generic and subject to variation without affecting the content of the program. The technical organizational stops are to make way for later visits or to adjust the programmed schedules.
