Semiramis II Cruise: Explore Egypt on a 5 Days

Tour itinerary

• 1 Start your day in Luxor on the East Bank

  Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, you will be met with your Egypt Tour Guide who will accompany you throughout the day, Start your Nile cruise with Semiramis II Cruise: and You will start with the East Bank of the Nile and the Temple of Karnak, one of the places the many pharaohs tried to immortalize their names. Take a stroll through this impressive Great Hypostyle Hall, marveling at towering columns that stretch to a height of 80 feet. 

  Next, take a gander at the impressive Temple of Luxor. See the three huge statues of Ramses II impinging on the first court of the Temple, stroll around the Courtyard of Ramses II, and make one's way through the processional Colonnade of Amenhotep III with columns 50 feet high. Be immersed into the atmosphere of this ancient architecture while you gawk over these remains of a bygone era, a testament to the thousands of travelers who, for millennia, have walked these same ruins. On the other hand, round off your day by boarding your Nile cruise boat for a delectable array of meals: lunch and dinner.

• 2 Discover the Majestic Valley of the Kings While Cruising the Nile

  On the second day, you will be driven to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the various points of interest located in the Valley of the Kings. View the Necropolis of Thebes and the enormous Colossi of Memnon. Visit the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, the first female ruler of ancient Egypt and the most successful of all the female Pharaonic rulers. 

  Visit next to the Valley of the Kings, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the necropolis of pharaohs and nobles, dating back some 500 years to the 16th century BC. Of course, the opportunity is not missed to visit the tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered as late as 1922 by Howard Carter. This legendary chamber had remained closed for millennia, and its secrets are yours for discovery. Spend the afternoon at leisure as you cruise to Edfu.

  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• 3 Cruising the Nile: Discover the Temple of Horus & Kom Ombo

  You will have time today to visit the Temple of Horus, the god with a falcon head and associated with the sky. Constructed as far back as 230 BC by Ptolemy III, this well-preserved vibrant structure enables the study of worship within the ancient Egyptian temple. After that, sail to Kom Ombo, then disembark to visit the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god—both considered by some ancient Egyptians to be the creators of the world. You will also get to see the mummified remains of several crocodiles that inhabited the ancient shore of the Nile. Finally, cruise to Aswan. and enjoy your Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise
  Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• 4 Aswan: Unveiling the Majestic Philae Temple

  Take a motorized boat to the Philae Temple, located on Agilika Island. It is dedicated to the goddess Isis and shows almost perfectly the mixture of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architecture. Since the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the temple has been dismantled with great care and then reconstructed. View the granite quarries and the Unfinished Obelisk, which gives an idea of the quality of work undertaken by ancient Egypt's stonemasons. Wind down today with a relaxed cruise around the Aswan Islands by felucca, followed by a Scenic Sundowner tasting on board, where you can take in some of the breathtaking views.
  Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• 5 Explore the Optional Abu Simbel Adventure

  Visit Abu Simbel, the twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari—the stunning pair of temples dedicated to Ramses II and his beloved queen, Nefertari. The facade of the former is embellished with four colossal statues of the pharaoh—each standing 70 feet tall. Interestingly, the entire complex was moved to its present site to save it from the rising waters that resulted from the construction of the Aswan High Dam. On the way back, we drive you wherever you like in Aswan.