SS Sphinx Nile cruise

Upon arrival Aswan airport, there will be a meeting and assist by our representative. And then, there will be also a transfer to SS Sphinx by private coach. In fact, the embarkation on the cruise will be before the lunch. And then, you will get the lunch on the cruise 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 then, you will be back to the cruise for afternoon tea and coffee. In fact, the dinner and overnight will be also on the cruise 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 located about 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. Furthermore, the temples erected to commemorate his alleged victory at the Battle of Kadesh. The complex relocated in its entirety in 1968. In fact, it is now on an artificial hill. Moreover, the complex is high above the Aswan High Dam.

The breakfast will be also on the cruise 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. Furthermore, it is 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. In fact, the temple risen from the water of the Nile River.

Then, we will be back to SS Sphinx for taking the lunch 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 Nile cruise. Relax on the sun deck and watch primitive villages on the banks of the river glide. In fact, the tea and coffee served in the early evening on the cruise board. While sailing to Edfu, we will enjoy a sumptuous oriental dinner on the cruise board. In fact, the dinner includes dance all night away. Moreover, the dinner also includes Egyptian folklore Party. The overnight will be also on the cruise board.

Today, the breakfast will be also on the cruise board. This morning, we will visit the beautiful preserved Edfu temple. In fact, the temple also known as Horus temple, the Falcon God. Moreover, the temple built in 237 BC during the reigns of six Ptolemy’s. Furthermore, the temple indeed is the best temple which preserved in Ancient Egypt. Moreover, 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 to SS Sphinx for taking the lunch on the cruise board. Then, we will sail to Luxor in this day. While sailing, you will get the tea and coffee on the cruise board in the early evening. In fact, the dinner and overnight will be also on the cruise board.

We will take the breakfast today also on the SS Sphinx. And then, we will disembark from the cruise. Today, we will we cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Colossi of Memnon. In fact, they are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Moreover, they stood in the Theban necropolis for the past 3400 years since 1350 BC. It was across the River Nile 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, it is near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

The mortuary temple dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra. In fact, the lunch today will be at local restaurant on your own. And then, 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 fact in South Western Egypt. And then, we will continue to visit Karnak temple. 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 Sesostris I in the Middle Kingdom. And then, there will be a transfer to Luxor airport to catch your flight.

Once you arrive Luxor airport, our representative will meet and assist you. And then, there will be a transfer to SS Sphinx. In fact, the embarkation on the Nile cruise board will be before the lunch. And then, you will take the lunch meal on the cruise 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 cruise. The dinner and overnight will be also on the Nile cruise board.

The breakfast meal today will be also on the cruise 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. Furthermore, 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 cruise. 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 cruise board.

In fact, the breakfast today will be also on the cruise board. And then, we will visit the beautiful preserved Horus temple. In fact, it indeed the best preserved of all Egyptian temples which built by the Ptolemy’s. And then, we will be back to get the lunch on the cruise board. In fact, you will take your lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. Over there, we will visit the temple of Sobek the crocodile god which situated on the riverbank. And then, we will be back to the cruise and will sail to Aswan. We will enjoy an oriental dinner and dance all night away on the Nile river cruise board. In fact, the overnight will be also on the cruise board.

Breakfast meal will be today on SS Sphinx board too. And then, we will visit Aswan High Dam. In fact, the dam is an embankment dam which situated across the Nile River in Aswan. And then, we will visit the Unfinished Obelisk. The obelisk located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan. And then, we will be back to the Nile cruise for taking the lunch meal. In fact, the lunch will be also on the cruise board. PM, we will sail on the Nile by traditional Nile boat along the shores of Elephantine Island. In fact, we will visit Philae temple there. The temple located at Philae Island which was a rocky island in the middle of the Nile river.

In fact, the island called in Hieroglyphic “Apo” which means Ivory. Moreover, the island also known by the Greek “Elephantine”. In fact, the island was an important center of trade, especially for ivory. The Ancient Egyptians built a beautiful and magnificent temple on this island. In fact, the Ancient Egyptian built this temple for Goddess Isis. Yet, the temple became submerged after the first dam which built in 1906. And then we will be back to the Nile cruise board. The dinner and the overnight will be also on cruise board.

Today, we will disembark after taking the breakfast meal on the cruise board. In fact, after the disembarkation, there will be a transfer to Aswan airport to catch your flight back.

Upon arrival Luxor airport there will be a meeting and an assist by our representative. And then, there will be a transfer to SS Sphinx by private coach. In fact, the embarkation on the cruise will be before the lunch. The lunch, dinner and the overnight will be also on the Nile river cruise board.

The meal of breakfast will be also on the cruise board. And then, the Nile cruise ship will sail to Esna to visit Esna temple. In fact, the temple dedicated to the ram headed God Khnum. And then, we will be back to the Nile cruise ship. In fact, you will take your lunch on the board while the cruise sails to Kom Ombo. Over there, we will visit the temple of Sobek.

In fact, the temple built by the Ptolemy and located about 28 miles north of Aswan. The tea and the coffee also served in the early evening on the cruise board. While we sail to Aswan, we will enjoy an amazing oriental dinner. We will also enjoy the dance all night away to the Egyptian folklore party. The overnight will be also on the cruise board.

Today, you will also take breakfast on the boat board. Then, we will visit Aswan High Dam which built in 1960. In fact, it contains 18 times the material which used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops. And then, we will go ahead to visit the Unfinished Obelisk. The obelisk made of the red granite which used for the ancient temples and colossi. Then, we will visit the fascinating Philae temple which risen from the water of the Nile river. And then, we will be back to the Nile cruise ship. The lunch will be also on the cruise board. Moreover, there will be tea and coffee which served in the early evening on the cruise board. The dinner and overnight will be also on SS Sphinx board.

The breakfast today will be also on the boat board. The time will be at leisure on the Nile river cruise board. In fact, you will take the lunch meal also on the Nile river cruise board. Moreover, you will also take the afternoon tea and coffee in the early evening on the cruise board. The dinner and the overnight will be also on the cruise board.

We will today take the breakfast also on the cruise board. And then, we will sail to Edfu. The lunch will be also on the board. Once we arrive, we will visit the beautiful Edfu temple. The temple known as the temple of Horus, the Falcon God. In fact, the temple built in 237 BC during the reigns of six Ptolemy’s. And then, we will be back to the Nile cruise for taking the afternoon tea and coffee. Moreover, the dinner and the overnight will be also on the cruise board.

After we take the breakfast meal on the boat board, we will sail to Luxor. In fact, the lunch will be also on the Nile cruise board. Moreover, there will be tea and the coffee which served in the early evening on the cruise board. The dinner and the overnight will be also on the cruise board.

Today the meal of the breakfast will be also on SS Sphinx board. And then, we will start the tour by crossing to the West bank of the Nile river. Over there, we will visit the Valley of the Kings. In fact, the valley features many tombs which chiseled deep into the Cliff side. Continue to visit the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. The design of the temple set at the head of the valley and overshadowed by the peak of Thebes. Our last stop will be at Colossi of Memnon. Then, we will be back to the Nile cruise for taking the lunch. And then, we will visit Karnak temple, the largest temple built by a man. Continue to visit Luxor temple. The dinner and the overnight will be also on the cruise board.

In fact, today we will disembark after taking the breakfast on the cruise board. And then, there will be a transfer to Luxor airport for catching your flight back.