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Every Monday from Luxor & Friday from Aswan
Daily Tour
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The only way to cruise the magical Nile is on board the M/Y Alyssa, experiencing the unforgettable sights of Upper Egypt in comfort and style. Launched in early 2006, built in accordance with highest international specifications and classifications, the ship is a 5 stars Deluxe Motor Yacht. We include excursions where our Egyptologists whose vast experience and knowledge help bring Egypt alive. They will skillfully lead you through the exhilarating ancient Egyptian temples of Luxor , the Valley of the Kings and many more ancient Pharaonic sites.
The boat was built according to the international specifications and a classification required by the Germanisher Lloyd, and was designed by renowned Swiss designer Pia Schmid who created a mixture of European, Egyptian and Nubian elements in the interior of the boat. These reflect in the surreal mood and feel of Alyssa and provides for an unforgettable cruise in lavish accommodation, with elegant dining and recreation areas
Day 1 – Thursday - Arrival at Luxor Ancient Egypt Tours representative will meet and greet you at Luxor airport or train station and then you will be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to your Nile Cruise ship for embarkation in Luxor before Lunch. Visit The Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great Proceed by carriage or bus to Karnak, which is serious of temples built in different reigns. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with it's 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board and Belly Dance show. Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan. Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Visits: Karnak & Luxor Temples. Day 2: Friday - Luxor Sightseeing & Sailing to Esna - Breakfast on Board then Tours The West Bank – the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon and The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Excursion to the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties, The Temple of Deir El Bahari. On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Lunch on board.Sail to Esna. Afternoon, Tea. Disco Party. Overnight abroad your Nile Cruise in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon Day 3 - Saturday - Sail to Edfu & Kom Ombo Breakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. the second largest temple after Karnak. Which was known in Greco-Roman times as Apollonopolis Magna, The temple was dedicated to the falcon God Horus and was built during the Ptolemaic period.Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek & Haroeris in Kom Ombo.standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile, the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo (also known simply as Kom Ombo Temple) dates from about 180 BC during the Ptolemaic era, with additions made into Roman times. The temple at Kom Ombo was also built at this time, under Ptolemy VI. Since this bend in the Nile was a favored spot for crocodiles to bask in the sun and threaten locals, it is natural that the temple would be dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god. But it is unusual in having a double dedication: it also honors Haroeris, a form of the falcon-headed god Horus. The hypostyle halls were added under Ptolemy XIII (51-47 BC); the Roman emperor Trajan (53-117 AD) added the forecourt and outer enclosure walls Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party Overnight abroad your Nile Cruise in Kom Ombo Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Visits: Temple of Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo. Day 4 – Sunday - Sail to Aswan Breakfast on board and Sail to Aswan arrival Aswan then visit to the High Dam, An engineering miracle was constructed between 1960 and 1970. It aimed to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding and providing storage of water for agriculture, and later, to generate hydroelectricity. The dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt, and then move to the Unfinished Obelisk, This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m and would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons. Then move to the beautiful located Temple of Philae on Isis Island and the Granite Quarries, which is dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Dinner on board Overnight abroad your Nile Cruise in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Visits: High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk. Day 5 – Monday - Disembarkatio - Breakfast on board. - Disembarkation after breakfast. - Transfer to Hotel or Aswan Airport or railway station. Meals: Breakfast.
Day 1 - Monday - Arrival at Aswan Ancient Egypt Tours representative will meet and greet you at Aswan airport or train station and then you will be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to your Nile Cruise ship for embarkation in Aswan before Lunch. You will be accompanied by your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide for an amazing tour to visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. Enjoy dinner. Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan. Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Visits: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple. Day 2 – Tuesday - Sail to Kom Ombo & Edfu Breakfast will be served on board your ship. After that you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to visit one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch on the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. Afternoon, enjoy chariot riding to Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After finishing your tour, you will be transferred back to your ship. Afternoon, you willmenjoy relaxing on board your ship. Dinner will be served on board. At night Egyptian Folkloric Show party will be operated by staff on board. Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Visits: Temple of Kom Ombo, Temple of Edfu. Day 3 – Wednesday - Sail to Luxor & Sightseeing in Luxor Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the west bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, you will proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch. Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise. Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Visits: Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon Day 4 – Thursday - Disembarkation, Temple of Karnak & Departure Check out after breakfast (at 08:00 AM). After that you will enjoy your tour discovering the East Bank of Luxor, including the most wonderful Karnak Temples Complex, which is considered to be the biggest complex construction in the world covering an area of a hundred. Finish your lovely tour in Temple of Luxor, built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty & completed by the well know king Ramses II. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred by private A-C van to your location in Luxor (where our services will be ended). Meals: Breakfast. Visits: Karnak, Luxor Temples
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