After enjoying the beauty and tranquility of the Red Sea at your resort in Sharm El Sheikh, we offer you an unforgettable historical excursion to learn more about Egypt's history while immersing yourself in the magical beauty of the Nile River during your five-day, four-night cruise from Sharm El Sheikh to two famous cities.
With Cairo Top Tours you will enjoy every moment of your vacation, is that after we head to Luxor, you will meet one of our representatives there who will help you check in smoothly, your first adventures in Luxor will start with the east bank of the city where you can see and explore the city. It is that most of the monuments of the province are concentrated in the city of Luxor, between the eastern part, where it was the city of the living, and the western part, where it was the city of the dead. The highlights of the City of the Living are the temple of Karnak, in the north, and Luxor, in the south, connected by the road of rams that represented the god Amun.
In the City of the Dead are the funerary temples, the most important of which are the Temple of Ramses III and the Temple of Ramesseum built by Ramses II, and between the two temples was built the statue of Memnon of Amenophis III. The Temple of Hatshepsut, built next to the Temple of Mentuhotep, remains a testimony to the peculiarity of the architectural design of the ancient Egyptians.
We also continue our excursion on board the Nile cruise with the famous visits to Aswan, that was known as “Sonu” in ancient Egyptian times, meaning market, as it was a trading center for caravans coming to and from Nubia.
In the Ptolemaic era, it was called “Sin” and the Nubians called it “Yaba Swan”., It was also known as the Land of Gold because it served as a great treasure or tomb for the Nubian kings who lived there for thousands of years. Before the migration, Aswan's borders extended from Asna in the east to the border of Sudan in the south, and its population was Nubian, but after the Islamic conquest of Nubia, some Arab tribes settled there.
We will provide you the chance to tour the High Dam of Egypt, the Unfinished Ubelisk, the Temple of Philae, and other well-known sites in Aswan, including Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo. Without a doubt, you will love every second of your trip.
It is so important to know that Sharm El Sheikh is an Egyptian resort city located at the confluence of the Gulf of Aqaba and Suez on the coast of the Red Sea. With an area of 480 kilometers and 35,000 inhabitants, it is the largest city in the South Sinai Governorate. The town has resorts frequented by visitors from all over the world. It is famous for being one of the world's diving centers, attracting amateurs and professionals to this sport.
Through the ideal service offered by Cairo Top Tours, one of our expert representatives meets you at your Sharm El Sheikh resort after your delicious breakfast to accompany you on your transfer journey to Luxor in a private air-conditioned car to embark on your Nile cruise.
After checking in and having your delicious lunch, our Egyptologist guide will meet you to start a new adventure on the east bank of Luxor, where you will see the Temple of Karnak. The temple received its name from the city of Karnak, a modernized version of the Arabic word Khurnak, meaning fortified town, which was used for many temples in the region during this period. During the Middle Kingdom, the temple was first known as Bar Amun, meaning the temple of Amun or the house of Amun, and during the Middle Kingdom it was called Ibit Sut, meaning the choicest of places (sometimes translated as the chosen place), and this name was found on the walls of the hut of Senwosret I on the third pylon.
After that we started another adventure to the Temple of Luxor an ancient Egyptian temple of great complexity located on the eastern bank of the Nile River, in the present city of Luxor, known as ancient Thebes. It was founded in 1400 BC. The Luxor Temple was built to worship Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and his son Khonsu, gods also known as the Theban Trinity. The Temple of Luxor was built during the XVIII and XIX dynasties. The most important structures are those built by kings Amenhotep III (1397–1360 BC) and Ramses II (1290–1223 BC) (who added to the temple the open courtyard, the pylon, and the two obelisks). King Thutmose III (1490-1436 BC) also built huts for visitors to the Holy Trinity of Thebes, and Tutankhamun (1348-1337 BC) completed the inscriptions on its walls.
After that, we will go back to your Nile Cruise to have a good time.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
In the morning, and after finishing your rich breakfast on board your Nile cruise, you will prepare for a new adventure in Luxor with a visit to the west bank of Luxor. Your day will start with a relevant pick-up by our expert guide heading to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. In Deir el-Bahri, Egypt, the finest surviving temple is the Funerary Temple of Hatshepsut, which dates back to the 18th Dynasty and was constructed approximately 3,500 years ago.
After that, we headed to the Valley of the Kings, a valley in Egypt that was used for 500 years, between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, to build tombs for the pharaohs and nobles of the New Kingdom during the 18th to 20th dynasties of Ancient Egypt. The valley is located on the west bank of the Nile River, opposite Thebes (present-day Luxor), in the heart of the ancient funerary city of Thebes. The Valley of the Kings is divided into two valleys: the eastern (where most of the royal tombs are located) and the western.
We concluded our excursion with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon. The two giants of Memnon, known locally as kolsat or salamat, are two huge statues, built around 1350 BC, which are all that remains of a temple in the funerary city of Thebes, west of the Nile River from the modern-day city of Luxor, in honor of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who governed Egypt during the Eighteenth Dynasty.
The statues were made from blocks of quartzite sandstone quarried from the Red Mountain (near present-day Cairo) and transported 675 kilometers (420 miles) by road to Thebes (Luxor). It is believed that the stones were too heavy to be transported upstream against the Nile. The blocks later used by Roman engineers to rebuild the northern statue may have come from Edfu (north of Aswan).
After finishing your excursion, we will return to your cruise ship to enjoy your time contemplating the beauty of the Nile River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Your third day will begin with a delicious breakfast on your Nile cruise. After that, we will start your excursion with an unforgettable visit to two of the famous temples in Aswanز
Situated in the city of Edfu, Upper Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile River, the Temple of Horus, the second largest temple in ancient Egypt after Karnak, was known in colloquial Greek as (Ἀπόλλωvoς πόλις) and in Latin as (Apollonopolis Magna) during the Hellenistic era. It is one of the last Ptolemaic attempts to build temples in the style and splendor of their predecessors. The construction of the Temple of Horus took roughly 180 years.
As you can see, the inscriptions on its walls offer crucial details on the language, religion, and mythology of Egypt throughout the Hellenistic era. Specifically, the building texts inscribed on the temple “provide details [both] of its construction and preserve information about the mythological interpretation of this and other temples such as the Isle of Creation.” There are also “important scenes and inscriptions from the sacred drama narrating the ancient conflict between Horus and Seth.”
After that, we will go to the Kom Ombo temple. Under the reign of Ptolemy VI, the temple was built in homage to the gods Horus and Sobek. However, it was not completely ornamented until the Roman era, under the reign of Emperor Tiberius. We also find in this temple the same characteristics that we find in other Ptolemaic Egyptian temples in terms of design, architecture, and decoration, but this temple has a special feature resulting from the local cult of the place, where people worshiped two local gods, Sobek and Horus the falcon-headed.
After a day full of adventures in Aswan, we return again to the Nile cruise to enjoy every moment of your vacation.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Welcome to our captivating tour of Aswan's magnificent scenery and rich history. This special trip will take you on an opulent Nile River cruise where you will discover Aswan's breathtaking architectural and archaeological landmarks.
One of Cairo Top Tours experts guide will meet you after a delectable breakfast aboard and provide you with all the information you require.
Our tour will start with a visit to the High Dam, one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, which was crucial in producing hydroelectric power and regulating the flooding of the Nile. We will next go on to the Lost Obelisk, which shows the incredible methods the ancient Egyptians employed to carve enormous obelisks and divulges the mysteries of Pharaonic building.
Lastly, we will set sail for Philae Temple Island, a magical temple that enchants us with its singular architectural splendor and breathtaking views while narrating the mythical tale of the goddess Isis's love.
Prepare yourself for an amazing voyage as you explore the magnificence of Aswan between history and nature.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On your final day, you will have your last amazing breakfast aboard your Nile cruise.
So we have already finished our excursions on the cruise, so one of our representatives is with you to accompany you on your return to Sharm el-Sheikh.
Or if you have enough time, you could enjoy an unforgettable visit to the temples of Abu Simbel, an optional excursion for which you could see the temples of Abu Simbel. One of the most important archaeological sites has a unique temple that was carved into the mountain during the reign of King Ramses II.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
# | May-Sep | Oct-April |
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Solo | $1000.00 | $1050.00 |
Double | $700.00 | $750.00 |
Triple | $600.00 | $650.00 |
Hotels
# | May-Sep | Oct-April |
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Solo | $1300.00 | $1400.00 |
Double | $920.00 | $980.00 |
Triple | $820.00 | $880.00 |
Hotels
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In the touristic areas you can wear casual clothes according to your tastes and preferences, however, when visiting mosques and churches it is necessary to wear clothes that cover arms and legs, and without necklines.
In some mosques, it may be necessary to wear a headscarf. It is advisable to bring a scarf with you, as in many places you will find various mosques and churches with architecture worth seeing and exploring.
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The city's public transportation system is underdeveloped, with minibuses being the most popular for short distances. Taxis are the most preferred due to their availability and affordability.
Try to refrain from becoming impolite or combative while declining, even in the face of persistent offers or requests. Public displays of intimacy, such as kissing and snuggling, are frowned upon; holding hands is much less acceptable.
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