Day 1; Luxor – Board Cruise Ship: Arrive Luxor this morning. Board 5 star cruise ship Radamis II/Sonesta Sun Goddess at Luxor. Afternoon, take a ship’s tour to appreciate the temples of Karnak, with massive pylons and pillared columns. Also explore the impressive Luxor temple dedicated to god Amon Ra, famous for its huge columns that end in the form of a papyrus plant. Overnight on board at Luxor. B, L, D Day 2; On Board Cruise Ship (Esna – Edfu): Ship’s tour of West bank sites: cross the Nile River and discover a maze of antiquity. Visit the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of Kings, with tombs carved in rock-faces, and Queen Hatshesput’s temple, a magnificent three-tier temple dedicated to the only woman to rule Egypt in Pharaonic times. This afternoon, set sail for Esna (for a brief visit of the temple) and Edfu. Overnight on board at Edfu. B, L, D Day 3; On Board Cruise Ship (Edfu – Aswan): Visit Horus Temple at Edfu. Then, sail to Kom Ombo, a magnificent Ptolemaic temple, famous for its twin entrances, halls and sanctuaries. Late afternoon, we sail further south to Aswan, arriving by evening at this pretty town of modern and ancient contrasts. Enjoy a pleasant evening on board ship at Aswan. B, L, D Day 4; On Board Cruise Ship (Aswan): This morning, take a ship’s tour to visit the Aswan High Dam, unfinished obelisk, and Lake Nasser area. Late afternoon, enjoy a pleasant boat ride to visit the magnificent island Temple of Philae, dismantled and rebuilt on Agilika Island; a beautiful setting, with artistic shrines, sanctuaries and pylons. Overnight on board ship at Aswan. B, L, D Day 5; Disembark Cruise Ship (Aswan) Disembark your luxury cruise ship after breakfast. Transfer to airport for next destination. B
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