7-Day Tour of Luxor and Aswan Highlights aboard Steigenberger Minerva
Highlights
- Visit Luxor, one of the world's greatest open-air museums and home to many iconic jewels
- Find out legends of the Luxor and Karnak Temples, Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings
- Discover the Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo and hear stories from a certified Egyptologist
- Experience Aswan's highlights like the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple
- Sail on a felucca tour in Aswan and be amazed by the Nile with its most picturesque colours
Beschreibung
Unlock Egyptian history and unveil the eternal story of the great monuments based on meticulous engineering and mathematics within this 7-night cruise aboard Steigenberger Minerva
Day 1: Be welcomed by your guide upon your arrival on board
Day 2: Visit the Valley of the Kings and learn why it was once called the “Place of Truth” and the mighty kings who once lay there in stone sarcophagus, awaiting immortality. You’ll get to enter three of its 63 royal tombs. Then, explore the temple of Hatshepsut, rising out of the desert and hear how, in 1876, the greatest mummy find in history was made. See on your way back the staggering Colossi of Memnon
Day 3: Explore the temple of Horus at Edfu and discover the hieroglyphics that tell the story of Osiris, Horus, Isis, and Seth
Day 4: Visit Aswan High Dam built to protect Egypt from the Nile annual floods, the Unfinished Obelisk shows how ancient Egyptians used to cut these vast pieces of obelisks from granite quarries plus the breathtaking Philae Temple for Goddess Isis. Spend evening time sailing around the fascinating Nile Islands of Aswan with a visit to the botanical garden on Kitchener’s Island
Day 5: An optional tour of Abu Simbel Temple is not to be missed
Day 6: Visit the fascinating temple of Kom Ombo
Day 7: Travel to the Jewel of the Egyptian Temples, Karnak and explore its spectacular pylons and obelisks, then head towards the beautiful Luxor Temple. Optional experience of the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple is a must-see
Wichtig zu wissen
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- Entrance tickets to the Tomb of Tutankhamun require a fee of around 700 EGP for adults and 350 EGP for children under 12. Payment is available only with credit cards
- Entrance fee to the Tomb of Ramses VI is around 220 EGP for adults and 110 EGP for children under 12. Payment is available only with credit cards
- Tour of Abu Simple Temple is not included in the price and is available for booking online instantly and offline upon arrival on board via the local operator Representative
Know in advance:
- This program is customized for guests who booked a 7-night cruise aboard Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise
- Your entrance ticket to Valley of the Kings includes a visit to 3 tombs, excluding the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI
- The daily itineraries are simply guidelines subject to change based on operational conditions
Remember to bring:
- Casual outfit, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Cash money for personal expenses
Inbegriffen
Eintrittsgebühren
Führung
Transfer in klimatisiertem Fahrzeug
Hin- und Rücktransfer von ausgewiesenen Gegenden
Versicherung
Nicht inbegriffen
Essen und Getränke
Unterkunft
Stornierungsbedingungen
Sie erhalten eine Erstattung in Höhe von 100%, wenn Sie bis zu 24 Stunden vor Ihrem Erlebnis stornieren.
Buchungsgebühr
Für diese Buchung fallen keine zusätzlichen Kosten an.
Wegbeschreibung
Treffpunkt:
Pickup is included every day of the tour from the reception of your Nile Cruise.
Anbieter
Travco Group for Tourism
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