Explore ancient temples and beautiful tombs in Luxor before sailing down the Nile on a luxury cruise ship to the southern town of Aswan. Taking in amazing sights along the way from farmers in flowing robes, ploughing the fields to ancient temples steeped in history.

• Explore the ancient city of Thebes & wonder around its treasures.
• Enjoy Luxor temple by Sunset.
• Walk through 1000 years of history in Karnak temples.
• Enjoy the stunning colors of the Valley of the Kings.
• Explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
• Visit Kalabsha Temple, and sail to the romantic Temple of Philae.
• Discover the Temple of Kom Ombo, and the Crocodile Museum.
• Explore the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Medinet Habu.
• Stop by the real attraction of Deir EL Medina.

Day 1: Arrive at Luxor Airport where you will be met by our Egypt Tour Specialists’ Representative who will assist you with your visa and passport control. Transfer to your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.  The rest of the day is yours to relax a/o explore.

• Overnight at your Luxor Hotel.

Day 2:  After breakfast , you will meet your Egyptologist and start touring the east bank of the Nile to explore the largest religious complex that was ever built for a god in the history of mankind, the Karnak Temple that was built throughout more than a thousand years by several generations of successive pharaohs.

Afterwards, walk through the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor, which once was connected to Karnak via the Avenue of Sphinxes, approximately 3 kilometers in length. Built in 1380 BC by Amenhotep III, the site was added to by other pharaohs later down the history; predominantly Ramses II.

• Overnight at your Luxor Hotel.

Day 3: Early this morning, you will be driving across to the west bank and explore the grandeur of architecture which was the hidden burial place for the famous icons of the new kingdom kings, the Valley of the Kings.

Your Egyptologist will cherry-select three tombs to visit according to your preference and personal abilities.  In addition, you can opt for a ticket to visit the tomb of the golden boy, King TutAnkhAmun, and a few more. 

Next, Take a short ride to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. With a temple carved into the bedrock, that speaks of her authority, this female ruler set a turning point in the history of women in Ancient Egypt.

On your way back, stop to visit the Colossi of Memnon where once were King Amenhotep’s figures, hearing the voice of the past whistling out at dawn carrying the legend of Memnon.

• In the afternoon, we will visit the mummification museum.with it’s well-presented exhibits explaining the art of mummification,Vitrines show the tools and materials used in the mummification process – check out the small spoon and metal spatula used for scraping the brain out of the skull, and much more to discover yourself

• Overnight at your Luxor Hotel.

Day 4: Early this morning, we will be driving to the southern town of Aswan. Embark on your ship for an unforgettable cruise on the legendary Nile River.

In the afternoon, ride to the port of Kalabsha Temple that was built as a tribute to the Nubian sun god, Mandulis, during  the rule of Augustus around 30 BC.

Next, take a short motorboat ride to visit the majestic Temple of Isis at Philae, the goddess of love and passion who -according to ancient legends- traveled all over Egypt gathering her husband Osiris’s remains after he was cut into pieces by his brother Seth, the god of evil. 

• Overnight on a cruise ship.

Day 5: We can spend a leisurely morning on board of the cruise ship; or upon your preference, we can take a trip to Abu Simbel (optional*) where you can experience the extraordinary temples.. 

In the afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo Temple that was dedicated to the crocodile and the falcon gods. Visit the Crocodile Mummification Museum to see crocodile mummies that are thousands of years old.

• Overnight on a cruise ship.

Day 6: (Optional*) Riding a horse carriage, you will visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most intact temple from the ancient world. Continue sailing towards luxor.

• Overnight on the cruise ship.

Day 7: After breakfast, with this morning breeze, visit The Temple of Madient Habu that is one of the most impressive monuments in Luxor built by the great Pharaoh Ramses III who was a great military leader. 

Many of the colors and reliefs of the temple were preserved due to the fact that the temple was converted into a Christian monastery when they covered the walls with plastic sheets.

Next, explore the Valley of the Queens that is highly famous for being the burial site of many wives of pharaohs. However, parting at death, the pharaohs themselves were buried separately in the Valley of the Kings! 

You will certainly have the possible option to purchase the entry pass to Queen Nefertari’s tomb, the finest of all tombs for its vivid colors and outstanding scale of depictions. 

Finally, walk through the unique Workmen’s Village, which was home to the artisans and craftsmen of Thebes, those who built and decorated the royal tombs in the nearby Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.

The ancient inhabitants called the village, Pa Demi (the village), but it was referred to in official correspondence as Set-Ma’at (The Place of Truth) because the workers there were thought to be inspired by the gods in creating the eternal homes of the deceased kings and their families. 

• Overnight in your Luxor Hotel.

Day 8: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then transfer with Egypt Tour Specialists’ personnel to Luxor Airport for your departure flight.

• Meet and assist service by our Egypt tour specialists’ representatives at all airports.
• All airport transfers by air-conditioned private vehicles.
• All transportation.
• 4 nights accommodation in a 5* hotel in Luxor (B.B. basis)
• 3 nights accommodation in a 5* Nile cruise.
• Admissions for the sightseeings stated in the above itinerary.
• Egyptologists guiding services.
• All meals stated in the itinerary – (7) breakfast, (3) lunch, and (3) dinner.
• 24/7 ETS On-Call support. 
• All service charges and taxes.

• Extra tickets not mentioned in the above itinerary. 
• International flights.
• Extra meals.
• Entry visas.
• Travel Insurance.
• Tips and Gratuities.

price for 1 Person is 2356 US $

Price from 2 persons is 1500 US$ per person

Price from 4 persons is 1285 US$ per person

Price from 6 persons is 1350 US$ per person

Price for Child from 6 to 11.99 years is 1175 US$

Price of infant from 0 to 5.99 years is FREE

Note: Price is per person per package in US Dollar in a double room.

Staying in a single room a Single supplement of 300 US$ will be added