Private & Historical tour in Egypt
Tour Overview
Imagine yourself gliding along the legendary Nile River, the lifeblood of ancient Egypt, aboard the luxurious Semiramis III Nile Cruise. This isn’t just a tour; it’s an immersion into a world of pharaohs, gods, and timeless wonders. Let the gentle currents carry you through millennia of history, as you uncover the secrets of a civilization that continues to captivate the world.
A Royal Experience from Start to Finish
Your adventure begins the moment you arrive. From the airport or your hotel, you’ll be whisked away in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a seamless and comfortable transition to the Semiramis III. Forget the hassle of navigating unfamiliar streets; relax and anticipate the majestic sights that await.
Luxurious Accommodation and Exquisite Dining
Settle into your elegant cabin aboard the 5-star Semiramis III Nile Cruise. Indulge in full-board service, savoring delectable cuisine that tantalizes your taste buds. Each meal is a culinary journey, prepared with the freshest ingredients and presented with impeccable care.
Unveiling Ancient Mysteries with Your Private Egyptologist
The highlight of your journey is undoubtedly the opportunity to explore Egypt’s iconic landmarks with your own private, English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Their expertise will bring the ancient world to life, revealing the stories behind the hieroglyphs and the significance of each monument. Entrance fees to all mentioned sites are included, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
Stay Refreshed and Reassured
Throughout your excursions, stay refreshed with complimentary chilled water, ensuring you remain comfortable as you traverse the temples and tombs. All taxes and service charges are included, providing peace of mind and allowing you to focus on the wonders around you.
Experiential Highlights:
- Witness the sun rise over the Valley of the Kings, painting the desert landscape in hues of gold and amber.
- Feel the weight of history as you stand before the colossal statues of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.
- Listen to the whispers of the past within the Karnak Temple, the largest religious structure ever built.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Greeting from Vacations in Egypt for you, once you arrive the land of the pharaohs.
Dear traveler to Egypt, Vacations in Egypt representative will meet and transfer you from Luxor train station / Airport to your Nile cruise.
Enjoy your lunch meal on board one of the best Egypt Nile cruises, then start Luxor sightseeing with a visit to Luxor East Bank.
Karnak Temple
Temple of Karnak, is considered the largest in the world, and has monuments dating from the twenty-first century BC, as well as many others covering the seventh century AD. In other words, almost 3,000 years of history in a single temple.
Luxor Temple
Temple of Luxor, was built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II, and is the only temple with pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Muslim monuments.
After finishing your visit, our Egyptologist tour guide will take you to your Nile cruise in Luxor. Have dinner on board & overnight on the Nile cruise.
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In the Morning your Vacations in Egypt tour guide and driver will pick you up from the Nile cruise by a private air-conditioned vehicle to start your incredible tour to visit…
The Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs were discovered, those tombs were dug into the desert rock, richly decorated and full of treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue the tour to visit the temple of Hatshepsut in El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh who rises from the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the limestone cliffs that surround it.
Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and the reason behind building them was protecting the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
After finishing your visit, our Egyptologist tour guide will take you to your Nile cruise in Luxor. Have dinner on board & overnight on the Nile cruise.
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In the Morning your Vacations in Egypt tour guide will pick you up from the Nile cruise to start your incredible tour to visit…
Edfu temple
Edfu temple dedicated to the God Horus. It is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and the most important after Karnak Edfu temple t remained hidden under the sand for centuries until the French archaeologist Auguste Mariette rediscovered it in the mid-19th century.
Kom Ombo temple
On the banks of the Nile River, stands the Temple of Kom Ombo, from the Ptolemaic era, a unique temple, the only double temple in ancient Egypt, where the falcon god Horus and the god Sobek the temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, is of great interest because it is one of the most important sanctuaries of the Pharaonic era dedicated to Sobek. This crocodile-headed god was the deity of the Nile and according to some myths, the creator of the whole world.
After finishing your visit, our Egyptologist tour guide will take you to your Nile cruise in Aswan. Have dinner on board & overnight on the Nile cru
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In the Morning your Vacations in Egypt tour guide and driver will pick you up from the Nile cruise by a private air-conditioned vehicle to start your incredible tour in the beautiful city Aswan. Start your tour by a visit…
Aswan High Dam
The Aswan Dam is a 20th-century mega-construction, completed in 1970 and built to save Egypt from the annual flooding caused by the Nile, the world’s longest river.
The Unfinished Obelisk
Our next stop will be the Unfinished Obelisk, located in a red granite quarry that was exploited during the time of Queen Hatshepsut. This obelisk was designed to be the largest obelisk in ancient Egypt, with a height of 42 meters and a weight of 1,200 tons.
Philae Temple
You will go to Philae Island, between the old and the new Aswan Dam, where the beautiful Philae Temple is located. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis and is one of the 4 places where the legend of Isis, Osiris, and Horus takes place.
After finishing your visit, our Egyptologist tour guide will take you to your Nile cruise in Aswan. Have dinner on board & overnight on the Nile cruise
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You will enjoy breakfast on board, then check out from the Nile cruise. Vacations in Egypt representative will transfer you to Aswan airport/train station.
Or Then Continue your tour visiting trip to Abu Simbel from Aswan. (Optional tour)
What's Included
Included
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Tour Summary
| Prices start from | $400 |
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| Duration | 3 night nile cruise/4 night nile cruise |
| Pickup & drop-off | Your Hotel or air port or Train stationYour Hotel or air port or Train station |
| Availability | Every Monday From Luxor & Friday From Aswan |
| Tour category | Nile Cruises |
What to Pack
Frequently Asked Questions
The Semiramis III Nile Cruise package includes private transfers from and to your hotel or airport, accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise with full board, a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide, bottled water during your excursions, entrance fees to all mentioned sites, and all taxes and service charges.
No, domestic flight tickets and train tickets are not included in the Semiramis III Nile Cruise package.
Yes, the entry visa to Egypt is not included in the Semiramis III Nile Cruise package. You will need to arrange this separately.
No, tipping is not included in the price of the Semiramis III Nile Cruise. It is customary to tip service providers in Egypt.
You will enjoy luxurious accommodation on board a 5-star Nile cruise, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience.
Yes, you will have a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide who will accompany you on all excursions and provide insights into the history and culture of ancient Egypt.
Pack light, comfortable clothing suitable for warm weather. Don't forget sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes. A light jacket or sweater may be useful for cooler evenings.
