7-day Tour of Luxor and Aswan Highlights aboard Iberotel Crown Emperor
Overview
Explore Egypt's rich history and ancient monuments with expert guides during your Nile cruise aboard the Crown Emperor.
Highlights
- Visit Luxor, one of the world's greatest open-air museums and home to many iconic jewels
- Find out legends of the Luxor and Karnak Temples, Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings
- Discover the Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo and hear stories from a certified Egyptologist
- Experience Aswan's highlights like the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple
- Sail on a felucca tour in Aswan and be amazed by the Nile with its most picturesque colours
Unlock Egyptian history and unveil the eternal story of the great monuments based on meticulous engineering and mathematics within this 7-night cruise aboard Iberotel Crown Emperor.
Day 1: Be welcomed by your guide upon your arrival on board
Day 2: Visit the Valley of the Kings and learn why it was once called the “Place of Truth” and the mighty kings who once lay there in stone sarcophagus, awaiting immortality. You’ll get to enter three of its 63 royal tombs. Then, explore the temple of Hatshepsut, rising out of the desert and hear how, in 1876, the greatest mummy find in history was made. See on your way back the staggering Colossi of Memnon
Day 3: Explore the temple of Horus at Edfu and discover the hieroglyphics that tell the story of Osiris, Horus, Isis, and Seth
Day 4: Visit Aswan High Dam built to protect Egypt from the Nile annual floods, the Unfinished Obelisk shows how ancient Egyptians used to cut these vast pieces of obelisks from granite quarries plus the breathtaking Philae Temple for Goddess Isis. Spend evening time sailing around the fascinating Nile Islands of Aswan with a visit to the botanical garden on Kitchener’s Island
Day 5: An optional tour of Abu Simbel Temple is not to be missed
Day 6: Visit the fascinating temple of Kom Ombo
Day 7: Free at leisure
Day 8: Morning tour to the Jewel of the Egyptian Temples, Karnak and explore its spectacular sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks, then head towards the beautiful Luxor Temple
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Guided tour
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Insurance
- Food and drinks
- Accommodation
Meeting & pickup
Pickup is included every day of the tour from the reception of your Nile Cruise.
Additional info
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- Entrance tickets to the Tomb of Tutankhamun require a fee of around 700 EGP for adults and 350 EGP for children under 12. Payment is available only with credit cards
- Entrance fee to the Tomb of Ramses VI is around 220 EGP for adults and 110 EGP for children under 12. Payment is available only with credit cards
- Tour of Abu Simple Temple is not included in the price and is available for booking online instantly and offline upon arrival on board via the local operator Representative
Know in advance
- This program is customized for guests who booked a 7-night cruise aboard Crown Emperor Nile Cruise. Accommodation is excluded
- Your entrance ticket to Valley of the Kings includes a visit to 3 tombs, excluding the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI
- The daily itineraries are simply guidelines subject to change based on operational conditions
- The insurance included with this activity covers accidents that may occur to guests while participating in the tour
Remember to bring:
- Casual outfit, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bottled water and cash money for personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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