Giza train station. Overnight train to Aswan

Giza - Our knowledgeable representative will collect you from your hotel around 7 pm (depending on your hotel’s location) and drive you to Cairo train station. Overnight train to Aswan (train tickets included).

Arrival in Aswan & Visit Aswan High Dam and Temple of Philae

Temple of Philae - The “Philae” temples were initially constructed to honor the goddess Isis. Throughout the centuries, elephants held a significant place in worship, attracting many followers who gathered to celebrate the story of Osiris’s death and resurrection. The grand temple was erected in the third century B.C., followed by the temples of Amenhotep and Arsenovis. The temple of Hathor, considered the last Ptolemaic monument, was completed before 116 B.C. by Euergetes II. Other Ptolemies added inscriptions to Philae, which are regarded as masterpieces of the temple. From Egypt, the worship of Isis spread to Greece, Rome, and across the empire, even under Roman rule. The rulers sought to beautify the Holy Island. Emperor Augustus Caesar built a temple at the northern end of Philae in the ninth century BC.

Aswan High Dam - The Aswan High Dam, or the High Dam, is a water dam on the Nile in southern Egypt. Constructed during the era of Gamal Abdel Nasser with Soviet assistance, the dam significantly helped control water flow and mitigate the effects of the Nile flood. It is used to generate electricity in Egypt. The dam is 3600 meters long, with a base width of 980 meters, a summit width of 40 meters, and a height of 111 meters. The dam’s volume is 43 million cubic meters of cement, iron, and other materials. A water flow of 11,000 cubic meters per second can pass through the dam. Construction began in 1960, with a total cost estimated at one billion dollars, one-third of which was covered by the Soviet Union. The dam was completed in 1968 with the help of 400 Soviet experts. The last 12 electric generators were installed in 1970, and the dam was officially opened in 1971.

Abu Simbel Temples & Sailing to Visit Temple of Kom Ombo

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Abu Simbel is an archaeological site on the west bank of Lake Nasser, about 290 km southwest of Aswan. It is one of the “monuments of Nubia” listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, extending from Abu Simbel to Philae (near Aswan). The twin temples were originally carved from the mountains during King Ramses II’s reign in the thirteenth century BC, as a lasting monument to him and Queen Nefertari, commemorating his victory in the Battle of Kadesh. However, in 1960, the entire complex was relocated to an artificial hill above the Aswan High Dam reservoir to prevent submersion during the construction of Lake Nasser.

Temple of Kom Ombo - This temple was established during the reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor, but its decoration was completed in the Roman era during Emperor Tiberius’s time. The temple shares design, architecture, and decoration characteristics with other Egyptian Ptolemaic temples. However, it has a unique feature due to local worship practices, where people worshiped two local deities, Sobek and Horus. Despite their different origins and characters, these deities coexisted for centuries without merging, resulting in two adjacent sanctuaries. The temple also features gates on the axis of each sanctuary, side by side, in the outer wall and the walls of the two hypostyle halls.

Visit Temple of Edfu & Sailing to Luxor and Visit Luxor Temple

Temple of Horus - Around 05:00 am, be ready to visit the ancient city known as Geb by the Egyptians and Apollinopolis Magna by the Greeks and Romans. Edfu was the capital of the second region in Upper Egypt during the Pharaohs’ era. Archaeological excavations since the late nineteenth century have revealed its significance in early ancient Egyptian history, especially the Old Kingdom cemetery from the third millennium BC, which contains tombs built with mudbrick. Linguists have deciphered the name of one of the first dynasty kings, Oujib, engraved on a rock near the city. Edfu was under the protection of the falcon deity Horus, the city’s patron.

Luxor Temple - Luxor Temple is a large complex of ancient Egyptian temples on the eastern bank of the Nile in Luxor, formerly known as Thebes. Founded in 1400 BC, the temple was dedicated to the worship of Amun Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, collectively known as the Theban Triad. The temple was built during the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Dynasties. The most significant structures were erected by Amenhotep III (1397-1360 BC) and Ramses II (1290-1223 BC), who added the open courtyard, pylon, and two obelisks. King Tuthmosis III (1490-1436 BC) also contributed to the temple.

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Karnak & Train Back to Cairo

Valley of the Kings - The Valley of the Kings, also known as the “Valley of the Gates of the Kings,” is a valley in Egypt used for 500 years between the sixteenth and eleventh centuries B.C. It is located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (now Luxor), in the heart of the ancient funerary city of Thebes. The Valley of the Kings is divided into two valleys: the Eastern Valley (where most royal tombs are located) and the Western Valley.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari - This temple, built by Queen Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty, is one of the best-preserved temples, constructed about 3500 years ago in Deir el-Bahari, Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (modern-day Luxor). The Hatshepsut Temple is renowned for its unique architectural design compared to other Egyptian temples on the east bank of the Nile in Thebes. The temple consists of three successive terraces. It was built of limestone, and in front of the second terrace’s pillars, limestone statues of Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut were beautifully arranged. These statues were originally painted.

Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon are two massive statues erected around 1350 BC, the only remnants of a temple built in memory of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, located in Thebes, western Egypt. The statues represent King Amenhotep III of the Eighteenth Dynasty, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful ruling families. The statues are 19.3 meters tall. The Greeks named them “Memnon” after the eastern statue cracked and produced a sound resembling the legendary hero Memnon, who was killed in the Trojan War and called out to his mother, the goddess of dawn, every morning. Her tears were said to be the morning dew.

Temple of Karnak - The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, is a vast collection of temples, buildings, and columns. Construction and expansion continued from the Pharaonic era, specifically the Middle Kingdom, until the Roman era in Luxor, Egypt, on the eastern bank of the Nile. The temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad: Amun (Amun Ra in modern times), his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Each deity had a temple within the Karnak complex. Tourists and non-specialists often refer to the temple of Amun when mentioning Karnak. The name “Karnak” is derived from the Arabic word “Khurang,” meaning the fortified village, a term used for many temples in the region during that period. Initially, the temple was known as “Per Amun,” meaning the Temple of Amun or House of Amun. During the Middle Kingdom, it was called Ipet-Sut.

Arrive in Cairo Between 08:00 To 09:00 AM

Cairo - Arrive at Cairo train station, where we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. End of service.

• 3 nights accommodation in 5 star Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
• Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor 4 Days 3 Nights
• Egyptology tour guide
• VIP First Class Seating Train tickets (return trip)
• All meals included, starting with lunch and ending with breakfast on the last day
• Excursions to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
• Abu Simbel trip included
• Pick up and drop off by air-conditioned mini bus
• Horse and carriage experience
• Shopping tours during the tour
• Cabin with all facilities
• Free Wi-Fi up to 4 GB
• Taxes and charges included

• Entrance fees
• Tipping
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary