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From Aswan: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

1. From Aswan: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

Day 1 Get picked up in the morning from your hotel in Aswan. Begin your experience with your professional guide and head off to visit the High Dam which is the world's largest embankment dam, was built across the Nile in Aswan Next, head to the Incomplete Obelisk which is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan Visit the Philae Temple which was built during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt’s Greco-Roman Period) by Motor boat. Finally, you will go to the ship for accommodation and lunch in the early afternoon. At night you will enjoy dinner on board. Day 2 Rise early in the morning to visit one of the most stunning temple complexes in Egypt, the Abu Simbel Temples. Upon arrival your tour guide escort you around the site, explaining more about its fascinating history. After finishing, you will return to the ship to have lunch and begin sailing to Kom Ombo. Upon your arrival at Kom Ombo, you will visit the temple on a guided tour. At the end of your day, you will return to the ship for dinner. Day 3 Early in the morning, after having breakfast, your guide will pick you up to head to Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt, the city was known in the Hellenistic period in Koinē Greek. Return to the ship for dinner and your final night onboard. Day 4 Wake before sunrise to get ready for your balloon flight. Check out from the room and leave your luggage at the reception of the ship. Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise balloon ride. After landing, head to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the Howard Carter House, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and finally, Luxor Temple. Return to the ship to pick up your luggage. Be dropped off in Luxor in the afternoon at the train station or your hotel.

From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

2. From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

Day 1: Get picked up in the early morning from your hotel in Cairo then you will be transferred to Cairo Airport to take the flight to Aswan (Duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes) Upon your arrival in Aswan, our driver will be waiting for you outside the airport After the meeting, Begin your experience with your professional guide and head off to visit the High Dam which is the world's largest embankment dam, was built across the Nile in Aswan Next, head to the Incomplete Obelisk which is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan Visit the Philae Temple which was built during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt’s Greco-Roman Period) by Motor boat. Finally, you will go to the ship for accommodation and lunch in the early afternoon. At night you will enjoy dinner on board. Day 2: Rise early in the morning to visit one of the most stunning temple complexes in Egypt, the Abu Simbel Temples. Upon arrival your tour guide escort you around the site, explaining more about its fascinating history. After finishing, you will return to the ship to have lunch and begin sailing to Kom Ombo. Upon your arrival at Kom Ombo, you will visit the temple on a guided tour. At the end of your day, you will return to the ship for dinner. Day 3: Early in the morning, after having breakfast, your guide will pick you up to head to Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt, the city was known in the Hellenistic period in Koinē Greek. Return to the ship for dinner and your final night onboard. Day 4: Wake before sunrise to get ready for your balloon flight. Check out from the room and leave your luggage at the reception of the ship. Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise balloon ride. After landing, head to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and finally, Luxor Temple. Return to the ship to pick up your luggage then you will be dropped off at Luxor Airport to take the flight back to Cairo. Once you arrive in Cairo, our driver will be waiting for you to return you to your hotel

Luxor: 2-Day Trip to Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel

3. Luxor: 2-Day Trip to Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel

Day 1: Luxor to Aswan Sightseeing Tours 06:00 AM you will be met and assisted at your hotel in Luxor and transferred to Edfu around an hour drive south of Luxor. Arrival in Edfu where you can visit the majestic Temple of Edfu that dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth. Then continue your day tour to Kom Ombo around 45 minutes driving from Eduf Arrival Kom Ombo transfer to see the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking The Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance; each one is dedicated to divinity: “Haroeris” with his falcon head and “Sobek” with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Also, Kom Ombo’s importance lies in its huge sugar-cane. Then continue your day tour to Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan, visiting the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island Finally you will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan for check-in with free time at leisure and overnight stay Meals: Lunch Day 2: Abu Simbel Trip from Aswan 03:30 am –A box-breakfast will be provided by hotel in Aswan, and then you will be accompanied by your guide and driver to visit the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Lunch at local restaurant in Aswan with free time at leisure before you travel back to your hotel in Luxor Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Aswan: Private tour to High dam &Unfinished Obelisk& Philae

4. Aswan: Private tour to High dam &Unfinished Obelisk& Philae

Enjoy your journey in Aswan and discover the most important landmarks and what makes it so special. after you get picked up from your hotel in Aswan, meet your guide and enjoy the motorboat ride and the special Nile view on your way to explore Philae temple, This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. The temple of Isis was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to remain active, as it continued to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD). Then you'll head to the second site to dig up and learn more about the story behind the unfinished obelisk, known in the ancient Egyptian language as tekhen. famous for its supply of hard and high-quality stone. Believed to have been commissioned by Hatshepsut (c. 1473–1458 BC) for the temple of Amun in Karnak. Your last stop will be The High Dam. The Dam is 3600 meters long, 980 meters thick at the base, and 111 meters tall. Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes. Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel

Aswan : Day Tour of Aswan, Philae Temple and Obelisk

5. Aswan : Day Tour of Aswan, Philae Temple and Obelisk

Enjoy your Aswan Day Tour! Our Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Aswan. Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor . Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Marsa Alam: Luxor & Aswan Private 2-Day Tour in 5-Star Hotel

6. Marsa Alam: Luxor & Aswan Private 2-Day Tour in 5-Star Hotel

Have an excellent opportunity to discover the golden civilization and heritage of ancient Egypt. Enjoy air-conditioned transportation will give you comfortable traveling, and great views experience on your way. We will arrange and organize visits to the top attractions in Luxor and Aswan. Start with the great Karnak temple then trip to the famous Valley of Kings and move around the magical historical city of Luxor, where you will discover and watch great history for each move. Move along the Nile river and take memorable photos at the top attraction spots as well as amazing views of the Nile River and sunset between boats. After that, we will move to the next spot Hatshepsut temple, where you will be amazed by the great architecture of ancient Egypt which has been built more than 3k years ago. After that, you will move to Aswan and visit: The High Dam, Unfinished obelisk, and Philae Temple and enjoy the massive civilization. after your trip to Aswan, a private air-conditioned car will transfer you back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

From Marsa Alam: Private 2-Day Trip to Aswan and Abu Simbel

7. From Marsa Alam: Private 2-Day Trip to Aswan and Abu Simbel

Enjoy a private 2-day trip to Aswan from Marsa Alam. Visit the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Small Temple of Nefertari on a tour from Aswan. Learn about the Egyptian pharaohs and their funeral rites and traditions. Day 1: We will transfer you to Aswan directly from your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit the Aswan High Dam. From the top of the high dam you can see a magnificent panorama over Lake Nasser to the Kalabsha Temple.Continue to the unfinished obelisk in Aswan's granite quarries. The last of Aswan's three famous sights you'll see is widely considered to be the best. Philae Temple Overnight in 4* hotel in Aswan, have dinner and some free time. Day 2: We will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan in Abu Simbel where you can admire the two temples of Abu Simbel (Temple of Ramses II, Temple of Queen Nefertari). After lunch at the restaurant, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Luxor ; Trip to Abu Simbel & Aswan from Luxor

8. Luxor ; Trip to Abu Simbel & Aswan from Luxor

Day 1: Luxor to Aswan Sightseeing Tours 07:00 AM you will be met and assisted at your hotel in Luxor and transferred to Aswan for a wonderful tour to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island, lunch at local restaurant in Aswan included, and then enjoy a felucca riding to the Nubian Village which situated at the bottom of Elephantine Island to discover the simple and natural life of the very kind and hospitable Nubian people finally you will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan for check-in with free time at leisure and overnight stay Meals: Lunch Day 2: Abu Simbel Trip from Aswan 03:30 AM –A box-breakfast will be provided by hotel in Aswan, and then you will be accompanied by your guide and driver to visit the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Lunch at local restaurant in Aswan with free time at leisure before you travel back to your hotel in Luxor Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

3 Nights / 4 Days At Movenpick Lotus Nile cruise From Aswan

9. 3 Nights / 4 Days At Movenpick Lotus Nile cruise From Aswan

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will meet and assist you at Aswan airport/ train station to transfer you to embark on a deluxe 5- star cruise on the Nile. Day 1 – Friday: Visit Aswan Sightseeing Meet and Assist at Aswan Airport / Railway Station, Transfer to your Nile Cruise by Sun PyramidsTours Air-conditioned van, Check into Movenpick Lotus Nile Cruise before lunch, Lunch will be served on board, Start to embrace Aswan culture, Visit the High dam, Philae Temle, and unfinished obelisk, Dinner on board, Overnight in Aswan. Day 2 – Saturday: Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Tasty breakfast is waiting for you on board, Sail to Kom ombo, scout the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo, Lunch will be served on board your cruise , Sail to Edfu, Dinner on board, Overnight in Edfu. Day 3 – Sunday: Visit Luxor West and East Bank Early in the morning 6:00 Enjoy Tea and Coffee Before the visit of Edfu temple Unleash your inner adventure and visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, Back To Cruise as your Tasty breakfast is waiting for you on board, sail to Luxor via Esna, unleash your inner by excursion towards the East Bank to visit (Karnak and Luxor Temples), afternoon tea, Dinner on board, Enjoy Galabeya Party show, Overnight in Luxor. Day 4 – Monday: Last Day for Departure Enjoy the relish of your breakfast on board; today we will say good bye to the Nile Cruise, today is your final departure day, disembarkation from Movenpick Lotus Nile Cruise after breakfast, Visit Valley of the kings, (visit only 03 tombs), next excursion to Queen Hatshepsut temple, known as El-Deir El-Bahari, By Afternoon Sun PyramidsTours representative will escort you to Luxor Airport / Railway Station, catch your flight Or Train. Sun Pyramids Tours representative will help you to disembark from the cruise to transfer you to the airport/ train station.

From Aswan: 7-Night Nile River Cruise to Luxor&Balloon&Tours

10. From Aswan: 7-Night Nile River Cruise to Luxor&Balloon&Tours

Day 1 Get picked up in the morning from your hotel in Aswan. Begin your experience with your professional guide and head off to visit the High Dam which is the world's largest embankment dam, was built across the Nile in Aswan Next, head to the Incomplete Obelisk which is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan Visit the Philae Temple which was built during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt’s Greco-Roman Period) by Motor boat. Finally, you will go to the ship for accommodation and lunch in the early afternoon. At night you will enjoy dinner on board. Day 2 Rise early in the morning to visit one of the most stunning temple complexes in Egypt, the Abu Simbel Temples. Upon arrival your tour guide escort you around the site, explaining more about its fascinating history. After finishing, you will return to the ship to have lunch and begin sailing to Kom Ombo. Upon your arrival at Kom Ombo, you will visit the temple on a guided tour. At the end of your day, you will return to the ship for dinner. Day 3 Early in the morning, after having breakfast, your guide will pick you up to head to Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt, the city was known in the Hellenistic period in Koinē Greek. Day 4: You will be picked up in the morning to head to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon Next, You will have a felucca ride Finally, our driver will return you to the cruise ship Day 5: Wake before sunrise to get ready for your balloon flight, you will get picked up to enjoy a hot air balloon over Luxor’s sky After finishing the wonderful hot air balloon ride, you will return to the cruise ship Later, you will be picked up again to Visit Karnak temple and Luxor temple with the tour guide Finally after finishing, the driver will return you to the cruise ship Day 6: It’s the rest day, enjoy the sun onboard the cruise and your cabin facilities Day 7: In the morning you will get picked up to Enjoy a tour to Nubian village After finishing, the driver will return you to your hotel Day 8: Check out from your room after breakfast & The driver will come to drop off you

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