Nile Cruise Tour for 4 Days

You begin your journey with breakfast and drive off to Edfu through the stunning Nile. On reaching here, you will visit the great Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. It is dedicated to a falcon-headed deity, the Horus. It is grand with its towering pylons, rich hieroglyphs, courtyards, and all charming the splendor of the Ptolemaic architecture, where you are traveling within. Your guide reveals the fascinating history of the temple, which is part of its legend in as much as it tells of the battle between Horus and Seth.

After Edfu, continue along with the Nile towards the Kom Ombo Temple, which stands unique as a double temple for two gods, Horus the Elder and Sobek, the crocodile god, overlooking the river. This finely symmetrical temple boasts some of the most beautiful views as well as remarkable carvings depicting instruments and rituals in ancient medicine. You will also visit the Crocodile Museum, displaying mummified crocodiles and artifacts on the temple's sacred link to Sobek.

Following this exploration, the road should lead back to the relaxing confines of your hotel or cruise ship while you mull over the wonderful temples and rich history you have encountered for the day. A tour that goes deep into Egypt's amazing ancient past, with a marvelous combination of myth and history, wonderful architecture, and golden scenic beauty in an incredible package.

Breakfast marks the start of your day before heading to the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex found in ancient Egypt. Walk among towering columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall, gaze in admiration at intricate carvings and hieroglyphs narrating the stories of pharaohs and gods, and explore the sacred lake, obelisks, and hidden chapels, as the guide unfolds for you the temple's rich history and significance.

Upon exploring Karnak, take a short drive to Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the city and an architectural wonder. Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, was built by many pharaohs, including Amenhotep III, Ramses II, and Alexander the Great. It will impress you with its grand entrance, colossal statues, and reliefs in pristine condition, depicting various royal ceremonies and divine worship.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Collecting you from your cruise in the early morning will mark the beginning of this unique trip to Luxor's West Bank, the location for the most spectacular ancient Egyptian monuments. First on the itinerary is the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site of the New Kingdom pharaohs, where the most famous tomb of them all, that of Tutankhamun, awaits (entry optional). Stroll around the exquisitely adorned tombs of lively and colorful hieroglyphs and intricate carvings relating tales of the afterlife.

Next is the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, a glorious structure built right into the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari. This mortuary temple was dedicated to Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh and is adorned with grand terraces, graceful statues, and detailed reliefs celebrating her divine birth and trade expeditions to Punt.

Finally, pause at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once stood guard to a giant temple. Soaking in the breathtaking views before posing away from the legendary statues.

After your West Bank adventure, you will be dropped off at Luxor Airport, the train station, or your chosen drop-off point for disembarkation. This tour is the perfect finale for your trip to Egypt, creating lasting memories of Luxor's timeless wonders.

Meals: Breakfast