Qena Governorate

Outdoor activities

*in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor *you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned (car/bus)o the Dendera temple, the way to the temple takes about 1h.15min for each go and come back. *once you arrive at the temple of Dendera which is one of the best sights in the south of Qena in Egypt, The temple of Dendera, built by Ptolemy IX SoterII, stands in the middle of a huge area bounded by a wall of air-dried bricks, almost entirely ruined, whose sides are between 925 and 990 feet long; on the north and east sides are two magnificent portals built during the period of Roman rule. You will have enough time to explore the temple you will have a guide who explains more in detail After finishing your visit to the temple you will be taken back to Luxor to have an Egyptian lunch or breakfast (Depending on the time) that you will enjoy then having a felucca in the Nile, you will enjoy a wonderful view of Luxor from it. At the end of your special day, you will be transferred again to your hotel.

Pickup from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor by Tour guide then you will be transferred by Private A/C Vehicle to Abydos city Drive north from Luxor for a day to see two of the most complete temples in Egypt. Abydos Temple is dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god of the underworld. Arrival Abydos Start your day Tour discovering the ancient sites. First, visit Abydos Temple. Temple of Hathor at Dendara may be the best preserved in Egypt with full color still visible on its walls Temple around 135 km from Luxor , the ancient Egyptian believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II, known as temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, and 135 km from Luxor . The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt. The temple of Seti I also known as the Great Temple of Abydos is one of the main historical sites in Abydos. The temple was built by pharaoh Seti I. At the rear of the temple there is the Osireion. The temple is also notable for the Abydos graffiti, ancient Phoenician and Aramaic graffiti found on the temple walls. Then continue to Dendara to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendara which is situated at the north of Luxor at the end of the Tour around 17:00 pm transfer back to the hotel in Luxor .

Day 1: Luxor Your experience begins as your professional tour guide picks you up from your Luxor accommodation. From there you will visit the great Karnak Temple. Next, drive over and visit the beautiful Luxor Temple, following which you will check-in to your cruise to get some rest. That evening you can discover the old market of Luxor, before spending the night on your cruise. Day 2: Luxor to Esna Your day begins in the early morning as you prepare yourself to discover the fabulous West Bank. Following that, drive to Valley of the Kings before continuing your great journey to visit the famous Queen Hatshepsut Temple. You will then head Back to the cruise to recommence sailing, enjoying the natural views of the Luxor Islands as you cruise. That evening you will pass the Esna Lock before reaching Edfu and spending another night aboard your boat. Day 3: Edfu to Kom Ombo Your experience begins in the early morning as you travel to visit the Edfu Temple by horse and carriage. Following that you will return to your cruise to enjoy a drink on the sun deck as the cruise sails all the way to Kom Ombo City. Following your arrival to Kom Ombo, you will visit the local temple, before returning once more to your boat. Day 4: Aswan At around 5:00AM it will be time to visit the Abu Simbel Temples, before you later return to the boat to get some rest. That evening you can discover the old market of Aswan, before you return to your cruise for the night. Day 5: Aswan, Departure Following breakfast, drive down to the Nile to take an Egyptian motorboat to visit the Philae Island Temple. From there, drive over to visit the famous Aswan dam, before concluding the tour in Aswan with a drop-off to a hotel, airport, or train station.

Day 1: Start with pickup at 8:00 AM from your hotel in Aswan. First, visit the beautiful Philae Temple which was dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Then proceed to the amazing High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 to protect the surrounding regions from the annual Nile floods. Next, make your way to check-in for the cruise and set sail at approximately 2:00 PM. Enjoy a pleasant afternoon cruise and arrive at the Temple of Kom Ombo in time for sunset. This beautiful temple was built to worship the gods Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing till Edfu where the cruise will stop for an overnight stay. Day 2: Rise early in the morning for breakfast before enjoying a horse and carriage ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. This ancient temple houses important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which tells of the conflict between Horus and Seth. Return to the cruise ship for afternoon tea while sailing towards Luxor. Pass through Esna lock along the way before arriving in Luxor at 7:00 PM. Day 3: On the third day venture to the Valley of the Kings just outside the city of Luxor. Explore the site with your guide and wander through the Royal Tombs. Proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. Queen Hatsheput was the first Pharaonic woman to rule Egypt. Next, see the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile.  Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, which was dedicated to the God Amun and his wife, Mut. Walk through the giant pillars of the famous Great Hypostyle Hall. Karnak Temple also features the oldest peace treaty known to historians, which was signed by the Hittites and the Egyptians. The Egyptian version of the treaty was preserved on a wall in the Temple of Amun at Karnak. Next, see the majestic Luxor Temple and the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. You will then be transferred to the airport or railway station for your final departure.

Day 1 : Aswan&Sailing Nile cruise , Kom ombo temple Our professional guide will pick you up on time where we going transfer you to Nile cruise, Cruise will start sailing around 1 pm. Enjoy Aswan views on both sides, Watch professional captain of the cruise who wear galabya the official dress of upper Egypt men. Around Sun set time cruise will stop a Kom ombo to visit Kom ombo temple. back to cruise , Continue sailing till edfu where cruise will stop. Overnight cruise Day 2 : Edfu temple & Enjoy sailing Enjoy your breakfast , it's time to touch the Egyptian culture and Enjoy riding horse and Carriage to visit Edfu temple. Back to Cruise and sail again towards Esna , Pass the famous Esna lock . Enjoy your Local drinks on cruise sun deck during sailing. This is Egypt in the best way you can see. Arrive Luxor around 7 pm . Evening disco party will be operated by the cruise staff. Overnight cruise staff Day 3 : Luxor , Final Departure Enjoy your breakfast then disembark . Transfer in comfort to your hotel in Luxor , train station or Luxor Airport. Optional trip upon your request (hot air balloon , west bank and east banks of Luxor). Have a nice trip.

Our representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Luxor to Join a group of people to visit one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt, The Temple of Hathor in Dendera, one of the best sights in Luxor, Hathor was among the most important and popular deities in ancient Egypt. She was associated with music, joy, dance, and motherhood; she was also known as the Lady of the Sky. Learn more about the amazing thoughts behind the unique structure of the temple with a professional Egyptologist.  After the Spectacular visit, relax and enjoy the Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant. and then our driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Luxor safe and sound. 

Explore the Nile on this 4-day cruise from Aswan. See the historic town of Luxor, marvel at the temple of Kom Ombo, and discover Philae Island. Day 1 Meet your Egyptologist guide at your Aswan hotel and begin your adventure with a visit to the Aswan High Dam. Next, hop on a motor boat to get to Philae Island. After a tour of the island and a visit to the temple, board your 5-star cruise. Snap some photos of both sides of the Nile and hear about the cultures of the Nubians and the ancient Egyptians. Drink your tea on the sun deck while you enjoy the scenery. Spend the night on your cruise ship. Day 2 Enjoy breakfast on the ship before having free time to explore Aswan. Next, sail north before stopping at Komombo to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Hop back on your cruise ship to continue toward Edfu. Relax on a horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple dedicated to the god Horus. After exploring the temple, board the cruise and spend the night sailing north. Day 3 Listen as your guide explains the history of the Valley of the Kings in detail. Afterward, disembark and drive to discover the secrets of Queen Hatshepsut during a visit to her temple. Discover the West Bank and visit the Howard Carter House, where the man who discovered the tomb of King Tut once lived. Day 4 After breakfast, head off to visit the biggest temple in the world, Karnak Temple. Drive over to see the small, beautiful temple of Luxor. Finish your tour in Luxor.

our driver will pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Luxor to start the exciting tour to Dendera and the city of Abydos.  After arriving in Qena the location of the first visit for the day, The Temple of Dendera, one of the best sights in Egypt, called initially Tentyris, was one of the most important religious centers in ancient Egypt. It is situated on the west bank of the Nile, south of Qena in Egypt. After spending some quality time learning about the history and the stories behind the temple and enjoying Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant with your private Egyptologist, you start the drive to the next stop, the city of Abydos.  The city of Abydos is a prominent sacred city and one of the most important archaeological sites of ancient Egypt.  The tombs in the city have yielded a rich harvest of intact pottery, royal emblems, ivory labels, and the names of several predynastic kings.  when you're done you'll be back in the car have a little nap, and enjoy the road back to Luxor, the driver will drop you off at your accommodation safe and sound after having dinner in a restaurant in Luxor. 

Be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada and relax as you drive to the Abydos Temple. Find out why this was once considered one of the holiest places on earth. Explore the cult Osiris and learn more about the gateway to the underworld.  Admire the Seti Temple with its filigree reliefs, which are among the best in the New Kingdom.Discover Osireion Bath , it is an impressive building with a watery nature in its inception, as it was established on ancient underground water springs and is located behind the Temple of Seti I at a low level of 18 meters. Listen to your knowledgeable guide tell you more about the legendary rulers, as well as pharaohs who should probably be forgotten. Continue to the monument of Osireion, which was built in honor of Osiris. Hear about the most powerful man in the Egyptian Empire. Drive to Dendera Temple to see one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. See the last temple built in Greco-Roman times. Marvel at decorations from Roman rulers alongside Egyptian gods at a temple dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, joy, happiness, and music. See a beautiful sculpture of Queen Cleopatra VII.

Meet & assist at Aswan airport, railway station, or hotel Transfer to your Nile Cruise. Check-in at 11:00 am Lunch on board Visit Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple Felucca ride on the Nile Dinner on board Overnight in Aswan Meals: Lunch, Dinner Day 2: Kom Ombo & Edfu Breakfast on board Sailing to Kom Ombo Visit Kom Ombo Temple, shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris Sailing to Edfu Lunch on board Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu Sail to Luxor via Esna Free time at leisure on board Afternoon tea on the sun deck Cross Esna lock Dinner on board Galabiya party Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Visit Luxor East Bank Breakfast on board. Free time on board Lunch on board Visit Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple Dinner on board Disco & Music in the evening Overnight in Luxor Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Disembarkation, Visit Luxor West Bank – Departure transfer Breakfast on board. Disembarkation after breakfast (08:00 am) Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon Transfer to Luxor hotel, airport, or railway station Meals: Breakfast Your cruise will be one of the following: M/S Royal Adventure M/S Kira M/S Prince Omar M/S Club Adventure Note: During the booking process, you can upgrade your cruise to a Deluxe or Luxury Cruise through the Add-on option. You will find the Add-on option during your booking procedure. Upgrade to a Deluxe Cruise will cost you an additional 400 USD per person. The Deluxe Cruise option will be one of the following: M/S Blue Shadow M/S Semiramis III M/S Sarah Upgrade to a Luxury Cruise will cost you an additional 800 USD per person. The Luxury Cruise option will be one of the following: M/S Royal Lily M/S Royal Lotus M/S Steigenberger Legacy N.B: Itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits. Emo Tours is not liable for these changes.