Moon Dance Nile Cruise Luxor 5 Days

Upon arrival in Luxor, you will meet your tour guide and take a wonderful tour in an air-conditioned car in Luxor to visit and see:

• Colossi of Memnon

Located in the vicinity of Medinet Habu, the Colossi of Memnon are the only visible remains of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III that was located in the area.

• Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is located in the city of Luxor, on the West of the Nile River. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

It was built by the Egyptian queen of the XVIIIth dynasty Hatshepsut on the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, on the left (west) bank of the Nile River) in the city of Thebes, near the temple of the pharaoh Mentuhotep II and with a similar structure, because both are semi-spired temples, that is, they are partially built in the open air and partially excavated in the rock, as well as arranged in terraces. It was separated from the tomb of the queen in the Theban necropolis only by a passage of a few hundred meters.

Then arrive at the ship to register your entry and finally spend the night on board the ship and enjoy dinner.

In the morning, meet your tour guide after breakfast and start your tour to:

• Karnak Temple

The oldest structures at Karnak come from the Middle Empire: the white chapel of Sesostris I (1965-1920 BC), reconstructed in the open-air museum, and the foundations of what was the most sacred part of the 12th dynasty temple of Amun in the sanctuary of the sacred boat and the Courtyard of the Middle Empire (behind the sixth pylon).

• Luxor Temple

This temple is probably the biggest reason why Luxor is known as "the world's largest open-air museum". the Temple is located in the modern city of Luxor in southern Egypt, which is built on the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the Nile River.

Enjoy your time on board the ship and sail until you reach Aswan, spend the night and have dinner in complete relaxation and comfort.

On the morning of the third day, start with breakfast and then sail until you reach:

• The Temple of Edfu    

The Temple of Edfu is considered the best preserved temple of the Greco-Roman period in Egypt. On the walls of this temple we can see the scenes of the myth of the god Horus and how he defeated the god Set (the god of evil in ancient Egypt) when he avenged the murder of Osiris (the father of Horus).

• Kom Ombo Temple

The temple of Kom Ombo is one of the most famous in Egypt because it is completely symmetrical. It has two entrances, two hypostyle halls - covered halls supported by columns - and two sanctuaries. This is because the temple is dedicated to two different gods: Horus -- and Sobek. Although in many ways it is a double temple, it has several rooms and enclosures for common use.

Finally, Arrive in Aswan, have dinner and spend the night.

Have breakfast and meet your tour guide to see:

• Nubian Villages

To reach the Nubian village from Aswan, the best way is to take a small port boat that will take you to Sohail Island, where the beautiful village is located, on the west bank of the Nile River.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the Nile River.

Finally, Enjoy dinner on board and spend the night.

Have breakfast and meet your tour guide on the last day of your trip who will help you leave the ship and take a tour of Aswan before departing to:

• The High Dam

The Aswan High Dam in Egypt measures a staggering 3,600 meters in length and 111 meters in height. Another impressive measurement is the 980-meter-wide base. You will be surprised to learn that it was also built with 43 million cubic meters of stone.

• The Unfinished Obelisk

It was built uniquely, as it relied on a Greek architectural style, as it had four sides converging into a mini pyramidal shape at the top of the obelisk, it was built in the new kingdom during the 18th dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut. the Wife of King Thutmosis II (1478-1458 BC) to be placed in the Temple of Karnak and to complement the Lateran Obelisk, originally at Karnak but later moved to Rome.

• Philae Temple

until you reach the airport and end your trip.