Embark on an epic adventure through time, where the secrets of the pharaohs and the wonders of ancient Egypt await you at every turn. From the majestic pyramids of Giza to the ancient temples of Luxor and Karnak, this tour will take you to discover the magic of a civilization that has fascinated the world for centuries.
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1-16
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Madrid or Barcelona
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English / Spanish
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Adventure, Cultural, Gastronomic.
ITINERARY
The adventure begins! We take a direct flight to Luxor, the city of the pharaohs on the banks of the Nile. Upon arrival, our coordinator will welcome us and take us aboard a luxury cruise ship where we will spend the next few nights sailing among millenary wonders.
Visit the temples of Karnak with its Hypostyle hall of 134 columns, the Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the sacred lake. Continuation to the temple of Luxor and visit its temple.
Possibility of optional visit to the Necropolis of Thebes: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Departure to Esna to pass the lock. Overnight on board.
Departure to Edfu and upon arrival, possibility of optional visit to the magnificent Greek-Roman Temple of Edfu dedicated to Horus God falcon. Navigation to Kom Ombo.
Possibility of optional visit of its Greek Roman Temple dedicated to Sobek crocodile God and Haroeris. Overnight on board.
Picnic lunch. Visit to the complex of Abu Simbel, a site formed by two temples dedicated to Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. Overnight on board.
Disembarkation. Possibility of optional visit to the Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis, located in Aswan on an islet of the Nile River. The Philae Temple complex is part of the Open Air Museum of Nubia and Aswan, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. Possibility of a ride on a Faluca (Egyptian sailboat). At the indicated time, departure by flight to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel. Lodging.
Day of great wonders! We visit the legendary Necropolis of Giza, home of:
✔️ The Great Pyramid of Cheops, the only wonder of the ancient world still standing.
✔️ The pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos, overlooking the desert.
✔️ The enigmatic Sphinx, guardian of the funerary complex.
✔️ The Valley Temple of Chephren, where mummification rituals were performed.
Optionally, you can explore more treasures at: Memphis and Sakkara and The Great Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest in the world dedicated to Egyptian civilization.
Free time at leisure. Possibility of optional visit to the city: Egyptian Art Museum, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Coptic Quarter and Khan el Khalili bazaars (with lunch).
After a week of emotions and discoveries, we return home with a soul full of unforgettable memories.
Notes: The description of the itinerary is generic and subject to variation without affecting the content of the program. Organizational technical stops, are to make way for later visits or adjust scheduled times.
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