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.
Trip information
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1-15
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Barcelona
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Culture, Historic, Gastronomy,
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Spanish, English
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Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, El Cairo
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Itinerary
Departure by special flight to Luxor.
Arrival, assistance at the airport and transfer to the cruise ship. Boarding. Dinner and overnight on board.
We begin the day exploring the mythical Necropolis of Thebes, home to the impressive Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of the most powerful pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. We continue with a visit to the majestic, rock-cut Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and stop in front of the imposing Colossi of Memnon.
Then we enter what was the most important spiritual center of all Egypt: the Temples of Karnak. This monumental complex, dedicated to the god Amun, holds jewels such as the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns, the Obelisk of Hatshepsut and the sacred lake.
To close this historical tour, we visit the Temple of Luxor, located in the heart of ancient Thebes, symbolically connected to Karnak through the avenue of sphinxes.
We set sail for Edfu to visit its imposing Greco-Roman Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon god. It is the second largest temple in Egypt and one of the best preserved.
We continue sailing to Kom Ombo, where we will discover its unique temple with a double design: one half dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and the other to Haroeris.
We end the day on board, sailing with a wonderful sunset.
Visit the Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis, located in Aswan on an islet of the Nile River. The original Philae Island was submerged by the waters of the Aswan Dam, the temples were dismantled, moved and rebuilt on a nearby islet. The Philae temple complex is part of the Open Air Museum of Nubia and Aswan, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Ride on a Faluca (Egyptian sailboat). Overnight on board.
Disembarkation. Picnic lunch (depending on the time of disembarkation and departure of the flight to Cairo). Visit to the complex of Abu Simbel, an enclave formed by two temples dedicated to Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. Excavated in the rock in the 13th century BC. At the indicated time, departure by flight to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel.
Visit the Pyramids of Giza Necropolis (Cheops: one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that remains, Chephren and Mykerinos), the Sphinx and the temple of the valley of Chephren. It is the largest necropolis of ancient Egypt, with burials dating back to the first dynasties. Then visit the papyrus institute. Free time for shopping or sightseeing.
Optional visit to Memphis, capital of Upper and Lower Egypt and the funerary complex of Sakkara or the Great Egyptian Museum (GEM) where we will see the outdoor gardens, the hanging obelisk, the Great Atrium, the Grand Staircase and the 12 main galleries, as well as admire the spectacular and imposing architecture of the complex, with lunch.
Free time to explore Cairo and the possibility of optional city tour: Egyptian Art Museum, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Coptic Quarter and Khan el Khalili bazaars (with lunch) can be booked at checkout.
Breakfast at scheduled time, transfer to departure by special flight to your city of origin. End of the trip.
Notes: The description of the itinerary is generic and subject to variation without affecting the content of the program. The technical organizational stops are to make way for later visits or to adjust the programmed schedules.
