On the first day of your 5-day Nile cruise from El Gouna, your day starts with an early morning pick-up by another transfer representative from your hotel in Port Ghalib heading to Luxor. After you arrive at Luxor, a qualified professional will accompany you around Luxor’s East Bank which includes other dominations such as Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
The first stop on the Nile cruise tour of Luxor will be the great Karnak Temple Complex whose construction lasted for about 1,000 years under the kingship of Amenhotep III, Ramses II and Merenptah. For centuries it was a place of worship, Karnak Temple covers an area of more than two square kilometers and boasts many important relics, including Domitian’s famous Obelisk. A large open section of the temple known as the outer courtyard is quite impressive and is usually where the entertainers, musicians and dancers perform. The audience will be given the privilege of exploring this beautiful temple complex at their own leisure before proceeding to other temples.
Following this, you will check in for lunch and rest after boarding your Nile cruise ship. Later, join your private guide once again for an amazing evening activity.
Next, you visit the beautiful Luxor Temple, another New Kingdom architectural wonder that rises on the banks of the Nile. The Hypostyle Hall is a room so large that its stone columns give one the impression of stepping into a stone forest. This temple was built in honor of Amun-Ra, the creator and fertility god, and consists of several notable edifices- pylons, courts, halls, and sanctuaries.
Luxor Temple was founded during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who constructed the inner area, and later modified by Pharaoh Ramses II in the outer section that includes enclosing walls and a trip of temples, one of which devoted to Hatshepsut.
Then enjoy your dinner and overnight at cruise.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner