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Each day the boat docked at a new site and we were able to get off the boat, view the site, and then return to the calm of the boat.
If you want to relax & discover at amazing prices, nothing better than just going for a Nile cruise!
For those willing to discover the history of the ancient Egyptian civilization, the Nile Cruises are definitely the best way to combine personal curiosity and relaxing holidays. The Nile Cruise II designs an itinerary enabling to see the principal sites and centers of interest of the area. This 5 star cruise will lead you in the most fabulous places for 8 days.
Departure: Every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.
Day 1: Arrival at Luxor and embarkation on the ship.
Day 2: In the morning, departure for the West Bank area to visit the Ancient Theban Necropolis. You will discover: the Valley of the Kings; the temple of Habu, the only remaining of the funerary Temple of Amenophis; the colossi of Memnon. During the afternoon, navigation towards Esna and overnight.
Day 3: In the morning, navigation to Edfu and Kom Ombo to visit the temple of Horus and the temple of Kom Ombo. During the afternoon, navigation to Aswan and overnight.
Day 4: In the morning, visit of the High Dam and the Lyrical Temples of Philae rising from the waters of the Nile. During the afternoon, sailing around in the traditional saling boat Felucca, viewing the Agha Khan Mausoleum and the Botanical Garden (Kitchner Island). Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5: Free time at leisure or optional excursion to Abu Simbel, to see the Temples of Ramses II. During the afternoon, navigation to Kom Ombo and overnight.
Day 6: Navigation to Edfu to visit the best preserved Temple in Egypt dedicated to the Falcon God Horus. During the afternoon, navigation to Luxor via Esna and overnight in Luxor.
Day 7: Visit of the fabulous Luxor Temple and the enormous Temple complex of Karnak . Free time at leisure and overnight in Luxor.
Day 8: Disembarkation after breakfast.
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