Movenpick Feddya Nile dahabiya

Upon arrival Aswan airport, there will be a meeting and assist by our representative. And then, there will be also a transfer to Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya by private coach. In fact, the embarkation on the cruise will be before the lunch. And then, you will get the lunch on the boat board. The time will be at leisure till afternoon. And then, we will sail by traditional Nile boat on the Nile river. In fact, the sailing will be along the shores of Elephantine Island and Aga Khan Mausoleum. And then, you will be back to boat for afternoon tea and coffee. In fact, the dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.

** Optional Tour: There will be an excursion to Abu Simbel temples. In fact, the excursion will be either by private coach or by domestic flight.

Abu Simbel twin temples are 300 km southwest of Aswan. In fact, the complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It known as the “Nubian Monuments” which run from the complex downriver to Philae. In fact, The twin temples carved out of the mountainside. It was during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC. The temples erected to commemorate his alleged victory at the Battle of Kadesh. The complex relocated in its entirety in 1968. It is now on an artificial hill. The complex is high above the Aswan High Dam.

The breakfast will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya board. Today, we will visit Aswan High Dam which built in 1960. In fact, the dam contains 18 times the material which used in the Great Pyramid of Giza. Moreover, the dam is 11,811 feet long, 3215 feet thick at the base and 363 feet tall. And then, we will proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk. The obelisk made of the red granite which used for the ancient temples and colossi. In fact, the granite brought from quarries in the Aswan area. The obelisk weighs more or less than 2.3 million pound. And then, we will visit the beautiful Philae temple which located 12 km south of Aswan. The temple tells us about the story of Isis and Osiris. In fact, the temple was an ancient pilgrimage center for the cult of Isis.

It also was for the dazzled travelers with its power for centuries. Moreover, the temple is sacred site. It venerated from the Pharaohs era up to the Greek, Roman and Byzantine periods. In these periods, each ruler added his own stamp onto the stones here. The First Pylon at the temple Aswan, leads into the main temple area. In fact, the temple features two towers and central doorway. Both of them provide a grand 18 meter high entry. Moreover, there is a doorway in the western tower with some reliefs. It leads to the Birth House. And then, we will be back to the cruise for taking the lunch on board while sailing to Herdiab Island. In fact, the island is near to Kom Ombo. Dinner and overnight will be on the Nile boat board.

The breakfast will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya board while sailing to Kom Ombo. Once we arrive, we will visit the Greek Roman temple which is a rare style of temples. In fact, the temples dedicated to two deities. The two Gods in fact are the Crocodile God and the Falcon God. In fact, this temple is symmetrical with two entrances, two halls and two sanctuaries. Moreover, the temple features special interest because of this double sanctuary which it has. And then, we will return back to the boat. Lunch will be on the boat board. Relax on the sun deck and watch primitive villages on the banks of the river glide. The tea and coffee served on the cruise board. Dinner and the overnight will be also on the boat board.

The breakfast will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya board while sailing to Edfu. Lunch will be on the cruise board while docking in Ramadeya Island. And then, we will visit the beautiful preserved Edfu temple. The temple also known as Horus temple, the Falcon God. In fact, the temple built in 237 BC during the reigns of six Ptolemy’s. Moreover, the temple indeed is the best temple which preserved in Ancient Egypt. Furthermore, the temple is the second largest after Karnak temple. In fact, Horus temple built from sandstone blocks. The huge Ptolemaic temple constructed over the site of a smaller earlier temple. In fact, Horus temple oriented east to west towards the Nile river.

The later structure of the temple faces north to south. It leaves the ruined remains of the older temple pylon to see on the east side of the first court. In fact, little known about the first Horus temple. An inscription shows that New Kingdom rulers Seti I, Ramses II and III did building work there. And then, we will return back tho the cruise. We will while sailing the view of Selsela temple and sandstone quarries from the cruise deck. Dinner and overnight will be also on the Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya board.

The breakfast will be also on the boat board while sailing to Luxor via Esna lock. In fact, we will stop to visit Khnum temple. In fact, the temple located 55 kilometer south of Luxor. Nile cruises often make this town their first port of call after leaving Luxor. It is to visit the remains of Ptolemaic temple in the center of the town. In fact, the temple dates back to the Ptolemaic and Roman Period and one of the last temples built in Egypt. Moreover, it stands today in its excavation pit, 9 m below the modern ground level. Moreover, the temple dedicated to the god Khnum. It also dedicated to several other deities. Furthermore, the temple would once built to a plan like at Edfu temple. Now, all remains are the hypo-style hall.

The oldest part of the structure seen today is the west wall which. It would have the facade of the original temple. In fact, it depicts reliefs of some ancient kings. The earliest king mentioned here is Ptolemy V, who offered a libation by his son Ptolemy VII. The part of the temple we see today is around a quarter of the size of the original building. And then we will be back to the boat for taking lunch while sailing to Luxor. Dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board while docking in Luxor.

The breakfast will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya board. Today, we will visit the awe inspiring Luxor temple. In fact, the temple founded in 1400 BC and built with sandstone block from an area in Aswan. The area located in south-western Egypt. And then, we will continue to visit Karnak temple. In fact, the temple contains of the biggest amount of treasures in Egypt. The temple located in East bank of of the Nile and indeed is one of the greatest temples all over Egypt. Thebes was the capital of New Kingdom Egypt.

In fact, the temple grown in importance throughout the Middle Kingdom. It was a sanctuary of the an ancient god. In fact, the temple houses a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons and other buildings. Moreover, the building at the complex began in the reign of the Middle Kingdom. And then, we will be back to the boat for taking the lunch meal. Dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.

The breakfast will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya board. In fact, we will visit today the Colossi of Memnon. They are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. In fact, they stood in the Theban necropolis for the past 3400 years since 1350 BC. It was across the Nile river from the modern city of Luxor. And then, we will go to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. In the valley of the queens, we will visit Hatshepsut temple. The temple located beneath the cliffs at on the west bank of the Nile. In fact, The mortuary temple dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra. And then, we will be back to the boat for taking the lunch meal. Dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.

The breakfast will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya board before we disembark. And then, there will be a transfer to Luxor airport for taking your flight back.

Upon arrival Luxor, our representative will meet and assist you. And then, there will be a transfer to Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya. In fact, the embarkation on the Nile cruise board will be before the lunch. And then, you will take the lunch meal on the boat board. Today, we will start the tour program by visiting Luxor temple. The temple founded in 1400 BC and built from sandstone blocks. In fact, these sandstone blocks brought from the south western of Egypt. And then, we will visit Karnak temple which features a vast mix of decayed temples and chapels. Moreover, the temple also features pylons and other buildings. And then, we will be back to the boat. The dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.

The breakfast will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya board. And then, we will cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Colossi of Memnon. In fact, the colossi are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The statues stood for the past 3400 years in this necropolis. Moreover, they are across the Nile River from the modern city of Luxor. And then, will go to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. There, we will visit Hatshepsut temple. In fact, the temple located under the cliffs on the west bank of the Nile.

Moreover, the temple is near to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. And then, we will return back to the Nile boat. In fact, you will take the lunch meal on the cruise board while sailing to sailing to Edfu. The dinner and the overnight will be also on the boat board.

The breakfast will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya board. And then, we will sail to Esna. Over there, we will visit the town and temple of Esna dedicated to the creator god Khnum. And then, we will be back to the boat for taking the lunch meal. The time will be at leisure on the boat board. Dinner and overnight will be on the Nile river boat board.

The breakfast will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya while sailing to Edfu. While sailing, we will enjoy watching the site and tombs of El Kab from the boat deck. Once we arrive, we will visit the beautiful preserved Edfu temple. The temple also known as Horus temple, the Falcon God. In fact, the temple built in 237 BC during the reigns of six Ptolemy’s. Moreover, the temple indeed is the best temple which preserved in Ancient Egypt. Furthermore, the temple is the second largest after Karnak temple. In fact, Horus temple built from sandstone blocks. The huge Ptolemaic temple constructed over the site of a smaller earlier temple. In fact, Horus temple oriented east to west towards the Nile river.

The later structure of the temple faces north to south. It leaves the ruined remains of the older temple pylon to see on the east side of the first court. In fact, little known about the first Horus temple. An inscription shows that New Kingdom rulers Seti I, Ramses II and III did building work there. And then, we will return back tho the boat for taking the lunch. The dinner and the overnight will be also on the Feddya Nile Dahabiya board.

The breakfast will be also on the boat board while sailing to Kom Ombo. In fact, we will stop en route in Al Ramady Island for taking BBQ lunch. And then, we will sail to Meneh Island which is near to Kom Ombo. While sailing, we will view the Silesia Temple and sandstone quarries from deck. Dinner and the overnight will be on board while docking in Meneh Island.

The breakfast will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya board while sailing to Kom Ombo. Once we arrive, we will visit the Ptolemaic temple of Sobek and Haroeries. And then, we will return back to the boat board. Today, we will have also a BBQ lunch while docking in Herdiab Island. Relax on the sun deck and watch primitive villages on the banks of the river glide. The tea and coffee served in the early evening on board While sailing to Copania Island. Dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.

The breakfast will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya board while sailing to Aswan. Today, we will visit Aswan High Dam which built in 1960. In fact, the dam contains 18 times the material which used in the Great Pyramid of Giza. Moreover, the dam is 11,811 feet long, 3215 feet thick at the base and 363 feet tall. And then, we will proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk. The obelisk made of the red granite which used for the ancient temples and colossi. The obelisk weighs more or less than 2.3 million pound. And then, we will visit the beautiful Philae temple which located 12 kilometers south of Aswan. The temple tells us about the story of Isis and Osiris. In fact, the temple was an ancient pilgrimage center for the cult of Isis.

It also was for the dazzled travelers with its power for centuries. Moreover, the temple is sacred site. It venerated from the Pharaohs era up to the Greek, Roman and Byzantine periods. In these periods, each ruler added his own stamp onto the stones here. The First Pylon at the temple Aswan, leads into the main temple area. In fact, the temple features two towers and central doorway. Both of them provide a grand 18 meter high entry. Moreover, there is a doorway in the western tower with some reliefs. It leads to the Birth House. And then, we will be back to the cruise for taking the lunch on board. After lunch, we will visit the Nubian Museum. The dinner and the overnight will be also on Movenpick Feddya Nile Dahabiya.

The breakfast will be also on the boat board before we disembark. And then, there will be a transfer to Aswan airport for departure back to your destination.

** Optional Tour: There will be an excursion to Abu Simbel temples. In fact, it will be either by private coach or by domestic flight.