Itinerary

Day 1

TOUR 1: WEST BANK: CLASSIC SITES.
Cross the Nile to visit the famous burial grounds
Kings and queens valley. And memorial trip to the
Mortuary temple of queen hatchepsut, passing the
fabled colossi of memmnon en route.
And in additional visit alabaster factory.

Day 2

TOUR 2: WEST BANK: HIGHLIGHT.
Cross the Nile and visit the tombs of the nobles,
Dair elmedina (tomb builders village) and the
Ramesseum, medinet habu.

Day 3

TOUR 3: KARNAK AND LUXOR TEMPLES.
A half day tour to the two amazing sites on
The east bank .once joined together by three
Mile Avenue of ram headed sphinxes. Karnak
And Luxor temples are two of the most
Impressive temples in Egypt. Also will visit
Papyrus : perfume factory and jewelers shop.

Day 4

TOUR 4: KARNAK SOUND&LIGHT SHOW.
The oldest temple of worship is completely
Transformed and brought to life with the aid
Of the sound and light as the voice of the
Shakespearian actors and actresses portray
The parts of the pharaohs and the gods.
Including city tour by horse and carriage
A spectacular evening not to be missed.

Day 5

TOUR 5: DENDERAH AND ABYDOS:
Drive to visit the Ptolemaic temple
Dedicated to the goddess of love,
Hath or where striking bas reliefs of
Cleopatra and her son Caesarion can
Be seen. Drive through the countryside
To Abydos to visit the renwned temple
Of (seti) where you may see the framed
(Tablet of Abydos) which lists seventy
Six Egyptian kings.

Day 6

TOUR 6: DENDERAH BY CRUISE:
One of the popular day cruises on
Board the lotus yacht to Denderah
Temple on the west bank of the Nile
A guided tour to the temple, including
Lunch buffet, comprising of variety
Of local and international cuisine and
To end a perfect day tea abroad the
Lotus before docking around sunset
Time.

Day 7

TOUR 7: FALLAH TENT :GALABYA PARTY:
Dress in agalabeya (provided free) and sail
A tent for dinner with folklore show with
A rababa band. Includes a belly dancer,
Camel ride and a snake charmer. Unlimited
Soft drinks and local beer and wine are provided
And typical Egyptian tea and Turkish coffee,
Or even have puff on the water pipe in oriental
Surroundings and much more. The tour include
Transportation to and from the jolie ville hotel

Day 8

TOUR 9: SUNSET FELUCCA:
Take a leisurely sail on the river Nile to Banana Island
A breathtaking sunset on your return to the hotel.
Not to be missed.

Day 9

TOUR 10: ASWAN (over day/over night)
Aswan is tranquil resort from where the pharaohs
First quarried pink granite for their monuments.
Take a scheduled Egypt air return flight to Aswan
Sightseeing includes visit to Philae temple unfinished
Obelisk, high dam, Botanical Island, camel rideor motor
Boat to Nubian village or altertive optional to the Nubian
Museum. DON'T MISS IT
IT'S THE EGYPTAIN RIVIERA

Day 10

TOUR 11: ASWAN &ABY SIMBEL (full day)
Flay to Abu Simbel via Aswan to visit the great temple
Of Abu Simbel built by ramses ll over looking lake Nasser.

Day 11

TOUR 12: CAIRO (over day/over night)
Visit the largest city in North Africa Cairo
Home to the great pyramids of the eternal
Sphinx, also Cairo museum and so much more
Take scheduled Egypt air return flight to Cairo
Sightseeing is including in the price as are all transfers
And accommodation if you are staying for more than
One day.

Day 12

TOUR 13: RED SEA HURGHADA (over night)
See for yourself why Jacques Cousteau stated
That the best diving years of his life were spent
In the red sea, ideal for snorkeling, diving sun
Worshipping and simple relaxation.
A total contrast of Luxor. over day, one night
But two nights can be organized but are subject
To room availability and numbers.

Day 13

TOUR 14: RED SEA SAFAGA (full day)
Safaga, one of the red sea's most popular resorts
Is an international center for water sport including
Windsurfing sailing deep sea fishing swimming
Snorkeling along with its fine sandy beaches it's
Ideal to relax and enjoy the sea.

Extra Information

Extras -

Luxor Private Arrival Transfer
Travel from Luxor Airport or Main Railway Station to your Luxor City Hotel, West Bank Hotel or Port. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your arrival details and your Luxor City Hotel, West Bank Hotel or Port details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.
It's that easy!
Don't forget to book your Luxor Airport or Railway Station Departure Transfer, simply type the product code 3124LUXHTLAPT into the Keyword Box.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
After you have collected your luggage, the driver will meet you at the Arrivals Hall located outside the Customs Area. The driver will be holding a sheet with the Lead Passenger's name.
Departure Time:
Your chosen time (transfers operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Inclusions:
English speaking driver
One way private transfer
1 to 6 people transferred in a private vehicle
Meet and assist at the airport or railway station upon arrival
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Additional Info:

This transfer must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
Please note, the brand of vehicle used may vary depending on your specific travel date.
The duration of transfers are approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Each traveler is allowed maximum of 2 pieces of luggage. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the supplier prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable. Contact details advised on voucher under Important Information.
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following details:
Arrival Airline/Train Company
Arrival Flight Number/Train Service Number
Departing Airport/Station and Arrival Airport/Station
Arrival Time
Full Hotel Name and Address
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

we do private tour will visit the most famous sites of Luxor's West Bank as you step back into Egyptian history at the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
Departing from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, you will cross the Nile River to the West Bank, the necropolis of the ancient city of Thebes. Driving through the lush vegetation of the crop fields and then the desolate sandstone mountains, you will pass the 3 houses occupied by Howard Carter during his search for King Tutankhamun's tomb. Arriving at the Valley of the Kings, burial place of the kings of Thebes (ancient Luxor) with your Egyptologist guide, you will have a brief stop at the visitors center before visiting 3 of the tombs. Guides are not permitted inside the tombs, however they will give you an overview of each tomb visited and tell you what to look for inside the elaborately decorated rooms. If you wish to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun, an additional cost is payable direct.
Leaving the hot sands of the Valley of the Kings, you will continue for a visit of the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most striking monuments in Egypt. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the temple and the story of Queen Hatshepsut, the famous female ruler of Egypt who posed as a male to gain the throne. There is free time to further explore at leisure as you wander the large courtyards and admire the intricate hieroglyphic decorations.
Returning to Luxor there will be time for a brief photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon which mark the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. These 2 giant statues are all that remain of the complex and stall proud on the West Bank.
This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the temples during the tour. In addition you will have the chance to visit an Alabaster Factory to see how this famous local product is made and have the chance to purchase genuine items if you wish.
Inclusions:
Entrance fees
Hotel pick up and drop off
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Transport by air conditioned vehicle
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun (approx. EGP80.00)
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking.
Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking.
Minibuses are wheelchair accessible.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
On this private tour you will visit the most famous sites of Luxor's West Bank as you step back into Egyptian history at the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
Departing from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, you will cross the Nile River to the West Bank, the necropolis of the ancient city of Thebes. Driving through the lush vegetation of the crop fields and then the desolate sandstone mountains, you will pass the 3 houses occupied by Howard Carter during his search for King Tutankhamun's tomb. Arriving at the Valley of the Kings, burial place of the kings of Thebes (ancient Luxor) with your Egyptologist guide, you will have a brief stop at the visitors center before visiting 3 of the tombs. Guides are not permitted inside the tombs, however they will give you an overview of each tomb visited and tell you what to look for inside the elaborately decorated rooms. If you wish to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun, an additional cost is payable direct.
Leaving the hot sands of the Valley of the Kings, you will continue for a visit of the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most striking monuments in Egypt. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the temple and the story of Queen Hatshepsut, the famous female ruler of Egypt who posed as a male to gain the throne. There is free time to further explore at leisure as you wander the large courtyards and admire the intricate hieroglyphic decorations.
Returning to Luxor there will be time for a brief photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon which mark the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. These 2 giant statues are all that remain of the complex and stall proud on the West Bank.
This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the temples during the tour. In addition you will have the chance to visit an Alabaster Factory to see how this famous local product is made and have the chance to purchase genuine items if you wish.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from centrally located Luxor hotels or Luxor Port
Departure Time:
7:00am
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from centrally located Luxor hotels or Luxor Port. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.

Private Tour: Luxor East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples
Spend a morning with your qualified Egyptologist guide on a private tour exploring the East Bank of Luxor to see 2 of the most impressive temples in Upper Egypt - Karnak and Luxor.
Start your day with a visit to the Temples of Karnak. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex as your guide explains how the massive facade was constructed. On entering the Temples of Karnak you will see each legacy left by the various pharaohs as the complex grew even larger. The deeper you go into the complex, the further back in time you will travel, with the oldest ruins dating back over 3,000 years.
Walking through the Great Court into the Great Hypostyle Hall, it's hard not to be overwhelmed by the 134 columns towering above you like an ancient forest. At the rear of the complex you will find the sacred lake where centuries ago pharaohs and their offerings to the gods were purified. After a tour of the complex, you will have additional free time to explore at leisure.
Continue to Luxor Temple which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a 2 kilometer long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the temple. Dominated by statues of the great warrior pharaoh Ramses II, Luxor Temple has survived Nile floods, foreign invasion and thousands of years exposed to the elements.
A pure Egyptian temple, the inner walls and columns are decorated with intricate hieroglyphics which your guide will help you decipher. Find out how Alexander the Great wrote himself into Luxor Temple's history, and see one of the original pair of obelisk, the second of which now stands on the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the temples during the tour.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from centrally located Luxor hotels or Luxor Port
Departure Time:
1:00pm
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from centrally located Luxor hotels or Luxor Port. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
Inclusions:
Entrance fees
Hotel pick up and drop off
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Transport by air conditioned vehicle
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking.
Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking.
Minibuses are wheelchair accessible.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

Private Tour: Dendara and Abydos Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Luxor, Egypt
The approach path to the Temple of Hathor is between two Roman fountains that end at the massive entry gate. Hathor was the goddess of pleasure and love and was generally shown as a cow, or woman with a cow's head.
The enclosure walls are mud-brick and date to the Roman era. Within the walls are the temple, two birth houses, a Coptic Basilica, a sanitarium, a sacred lake and the Temple of the Birth of Isis. The temple has a long history with evidence that Pepi I (Old Kingdom) rebuilt the temple, while other texts refer to reconditioning by Thutmose III, Amenhotep III and Rameses II and III (New Kingdom).
Additions were made during the Greek, Roman and Ptolemy periods.
Abydos in Middle Egypt is an ancient holy place and burial ground of the rulers of the late prehistoric proto-kingdom, as well as the first attested kings of the politically unified Egyptian state.
Buildings constituting the settlement area in northern Abydos dating back to Predynastic times have been found around Kom es-Sultan, while recent excavators have found an Old Kingdom residential area to the south-east which contains a street of mudbrick houses with courtyards and a faience workshop with its kilns.
Abydos is home to "The Cult of Osiris" , the god of the dead. It is said the head of Osiris was buried at the site after he was murdered by his brother.
This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites during the tour.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from centrally located Luxor hotels or Luxor Port
Departure Time:
8:00am
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from centrally located Luxor hotels or Luxor Port. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
Inclusions:
Entrance fees
Hotel pick up and drop off
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Transport by air conditioned vehicle
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
Minibuses are wheelchair accessible
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.


Karnak Sound and Light Show with Transport based on 6 reviews
Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Luxor, Egypt
Experience the beauty of the Temples of Karnak illuminated against the darkness of night as the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom take you on a journey into Ancient Egypt during your stay in Luxor.
Depart for the Sound and Light Show at Karnak from your Luxor hotel of cruise ship for en evening of entertainment Egyptian style! The show begins as you walk along the Avenue of Sphinx, passing through the towering facade into the Great Court. Walking through the complex a booming Pharaoh's voice narrates the history of Upper Egypt and the New Kingdom as the various additions left by rulers such as King Tutankhamun, Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut are illuminated against the night sky.
The second part of the Sound and Light Show at Karnak finds you seated overlooking the sacred lake as the complex is illuminated and the story of Egypt continues. Please note, while the show is suitable for all ages, the complex is very dark and commentary loud which younger children may find frightening. The ground in and around Karnak is uneven and sandy, please where comfortable, flat walking shoes.
Inclusions:
Hotel/Port pick up and drop off
Sound and Light Show with English commentary
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
Minibuses are wheelchair accessible
Show is performed in English
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Schedule Details
Karnak Sound and Light Show
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from centrally located Luxor hotels or Luxor Port
Departure Time:
Pick up from your hotel is approximately 1 hour prior to show start time. Exact pick-up time to be confirmed at time of booking. Show times vary throughout the year, generally operating at 6:30pm, 7:45pm or 9:00pm during winter and 8:00pm, 9:15pm or 10:30pm during summer.
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from centrally located Luxor hotels or Luxor Port. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.

Private Tour: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Aswan, Egypt
See Aswan's "Big 3" on a private tour to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple.
Depart your Aswan hotel or cruise ship and travel to the High Dam of Aswan, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. Containing more material than used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Dam is 11,811 ft long, 3215 ft thick at the base, 364 ft tall and is carved into from the existing granite, providing irrigation and electricity for the whole of Egypt. From the top of the High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nasser, a huge reservoir created when it was built, to Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from. The Unfinished Obelisk still lies where it was carved when a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will explain how the 1 tonne obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned.
The last of the 3 famous Aswan sites you will see today is generally regarded as the best. Philae Temple was carefully moved to its current location (around 500 meters from the original site) when the construction of the High Dam caused surrounding Nile waters to rise. A short motorboat ride takes you to the island where your guide will take you on a walking tour through the temple before allowing you free time to explore further on your own.
Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the river which has been landscaped to match its original site. It's various shrines and sanctuaries celebrate the deities involved in the myth of Isis and Osiris.
This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites during the tour.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port area
Departure Time:
9:00am
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
Inclusions:
Entrance fees
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel/Port pick up and drop off
Transport by air conditioned minibus
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
Minibus transport is wheelchair accessible
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.


Philae Temple Sound and Light Show with Transport Duration: 1.5 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Aswan, Egypt
Visit the Temple at Philae at night for an evening Sound and Light show.
Enjoy the spectacular lights of the multimedia presentations which vividly reveals the form and majesty of this ancient site and walk through the dramatically lit temple as its history is narrated.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port area
Departure Time:
Pick up from your hotel is approximately 1 hour prior to show start time. Exact pick-up time to be confirmed at time of booking. Show times vary throughout the year, generally operating at 6:30pm, 7:45pm or 9:00pm during winter and 8:00pm, 9:15pm or 10:30pm during summer.
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking
Inclusions:
Hotel/Port pick up and drop off
Sound and Light Show with English commentary
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking
Show is performed in English
Minibus transport is wheelchair accessible
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.


Day Nile River Cruise
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights (approx.)
Departs from: Luxor, Egypt
One of the most relaxing "chores" for a visitor to Egypt is cruising along the Nile aboard a cruise boat. Although elements of the modern world are beginning to transform parts of the Nile riverbank, much of the river still retains the same scenery that would have been familiar to the ancient Egyptians. It is a scene of which you never tire - a way to leave everyday pressures behind.
In addition to the excellent onboard features, you will have the luxury of your own private guide accompanying you throughout the 8-Day Nile River Cruise on M/Y Mirage and at each of the stops. Scheduled tours are included in the price including Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo and the beautiful Philae Temple in Aswan. As the tours are private you can decide on the schedule with your guide during the cruise.
Built with a modern design, the deluxe Nile cruise boat M/Y Mirage features 58 comfortably furnished cabins. All cabins feature side by side beds, air conditioning with individual control, private bathroom with shower and hair dryer, mini bar, safe deposit box, telephone with international line and satellite TV.
The boat features a restaurant (one seating) with daily changing menu and buffets, lounges and reading areas, discotheque, swimming pool with jacuzzi, large shaded sundeck with bar, sun lounges, massage service, boutique and gift shop and laundry service. Night time entertainment may include Nubian music and dancers, Gallabah night and Bellydancing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Departure Dates:
Monday
Departure Point:Pick up is available from Luxor Airport, Railway Station or hotels
Departure Time:At your leisure, please advise preferred time for pick up at time of booking
Return details:
Cruise concludes after breakfast on Day 8 at the original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:Tour departs from centrally located Luxor hotels or Luxor Port. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
Itinerary:
Day 1 (L,D):Embarkation upon arrival to Luxor
Visit the East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temple)
Overnight in Luxor with opportunity to disembark
Day 2 (B, L, D):Early morning sail to Esna and Edfu
Overnight in Edfu
Day 3 (B, L, D):Breakfast on board
Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo and Aswan
Overnight in Aswan (late night arrival)
Day 4 (B, L, D):Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple
Afternoon visit to the Botanical Gardens by Felucca
Overnight in Aswan with opportunity to disembark or optional Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple (additional cost)
Day 5 (B, L, D):Free day in Aswan with possibility of optional tour to Abu Simbel (additional cost)
Overnight in Aswan with opportunity to disembark
Day 6 (B, L, D):Sail to Kom Ombo and visit of Kom Ombo Temple
Sail to Luxor
Overnight in Luxor with opportunity to disembark
Day 7 (B, L, D):Possibility of optional Hot Air Ballooning over the West Bank (additional cost)
Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon)
Overnight in Luxor with opportunity to disembark or optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak (additional cost)
Day 8 (B):Check-out after breakfast
Schedule subject to change due to Nile River traffic, conditions and water levels
Inclusions:
8 day Nile cruise
Hotel pick up and drop off
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch D = Dinner)
Exclusions:
Drinks
Optional gratuities
Additional Info:
This cruise must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
Confirmation of this cruise will be received at time of booking
All major credit cards are accepted onboard
Twin and triple rooms are available
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
Terms and Conditions:
A 100% cancellation penalty applies if canceled 14 days or less prior to travel date
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.


Private Tour: Dendara from Luxor
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Luxor, Egypt
Travel from Luxor to Dendara either by road in an air conditioned vehicle or by boat along the Nile River to see the well preserved Temple of Hathor, Temple of Isis and Coptic Basilica. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will introduce you to the main features of the complex before allowing you additional free time to explore at leisure.
The approach path to the Temple of Hathor is between two Roman fountains that end at the massive entry gate. Hathor was the goddess of pleasure and love and was generally shown as a cow, or woman with a cow's head.
The enclosure walls are mud-brick and date to the Roman era. Within the walls are the temple, two birth houses, a Coptic Basilica, a sanitarium, a sacred lake and the Temple of the Birth of Isis.


The temple has a long history with evidence that Pepi I (Old Kingdom) rebuilt the temple, while other texts refer to reconditioning by Thutmose III, Amenhotep III and Rameses II and III (New Kingdom). Additions were made during the Greek, Roman and Ptolemy periods.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from centrally located Luxor hotels or Luxor Port
Departure Time:
7:00am
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from centrally located Luxor hotels or Luxor Port. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
Inclusions:
Entrance fees
Hotel pick up and drop off
Lunch (By Boat option only)
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Transport by air conditioned vehicle or boat
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking.
Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking.
Minibuses are wheelchair accessible.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.


Private Felucca Tour: Elephantine Island Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Aswan, Egypt
Elephantine Island is the largest of the Aswan area islands, and is one of the most ancient sites in Egypt, with artifacts dating to predynastic periods. This is probably due to its location at the first Cataract of the Nile, which provided a natural boundary between Egypt and Nubia.
As an island, it was also easily defensible. In fact, the ancient town located in the southern part of the island was also a fortress through much of it's history. At one time, there was a bridge from the mainland to the island.
Elephantine is Greek for elephant. In ancient times, the Island, as well as the southern town, was called Abu, or Yabu, which also meant elephant. The town has also been referenced as Kom, after it's principle god of the island, Khnum (Khnemu).
It is believed that the island received it's name because it was a major ivory trading center, though in fact, it was a major trading post of many commodities. There are large boulders in the river near the island which resembled bathing elephants, particularly from afar, and this too has been suggested as a reason for the island's name.
Please note:
In the event of strong Nile currents, travel will be by motorboat rather than felucca for safety reasons.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port area
Departure Time:
9:00am
2:00pm
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
Inclusions:
Entrance fees
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel/Port pick up and drop off
Transport by air conditioned minibus
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
Minibus transport is wheelchair accessible
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.


in luxor or Aswan Horse and Carriage Tour
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Aswan, Egypt
Explore the Ancient city of Aswan by Horse drawn Carriage and take in the sights of the Area. These may include the Ferial Gardens and the Nubian Museum. Take in the captivating views of the Nile and see why Agatha Christie chose this as the setting for her famous novel 'Death on the Nile'.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs Aswan hotels or Port
Departure Time:
June to September
First tour departs 9:00am
Last tour departs at 6:00pm
October to May
First tour departs at 9:00am
Last tour departs at 5:00pm
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs Aswan hotels. Please wait in the hotel lobby for your driver. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.
Inclusions:
English speaking guide
Hotel or Port pick up and drop off
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drink, unless specified
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking.
Tour is operated in English, French and German unless otherwise stated.
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following details:
Preferred departure time
Full Hotel Name and Address
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.


Private Tour: St Simeon's Monastery Duration: 3.5 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Aswan, Egypt
Enjoy a camel ride (approximately 15 minutes), which is how these ruins, located some three quarters of a mile (1,200 meters) from the west bank opposite the southern tip of the island of Elephantine, are usually accessed.
The monastery was given the name St Simeon by archaeologists and travelers, but earlier Arabic and Coptic sources called it Anba Hatre (Hidra, Hadri, Hadra), after an anchorite who was consecrated a bishop of Syene (now Aswan) by Patriarch Theophilus
Anba Hatre married at the age of eighteen. Tradition says that just after the wedding, he encountered a funeral procession which inspired him to preserve his chastity and later become a disciple of Saint Baiman.
After eight years of ascetic practices under the supervision of his teacher, he retired to the desert and applied himself to the study of the life of Saint Antony. He died during the time of Theodosius I.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port area
Departure Time:
8:30am
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
Inclusions:
Camel ride
Entrance fees
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel/Port pick up and drop off
Transport by air conditioned minibus
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
Minibus transport is wheelchair accessible
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.


Private Tour: The Nubia Museum
Duration: 1.5 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Aswan, Egypt
In the early 1960's, when Egypt built the High Dam at Aswan, Egyptologists and archaeologists the world over heeded UNESCO's appeal to salvage the monuments of Egyptian Nubia before the rising waters of Lake Nasser submerged them forever. More than sixty expeditions ultimately joined the "Nubian Rescue Campaign", which resulted in the excavation and recording of hundreds of sites, the recovery of thousands of objects, and the salvage and translocation of a number of important temples to higher ground.
Due to the quantities of material recovered from tombs, temples and settlements, UNESCO was encouraged in the 1980's to plan a new Nubian museum in Aswan where the objects could be stored and exhibited. It was universally felt at the time that they should be kept as close as possible to their principal places of origin.
Nearly 12 years later, the Museum became a reality and opened its doors in November 1997. The architecture of the Museum and the enclosure walls are intended to evoke traditional Nubian village architecture, as it was along the Nubian Nile before the region was flooded by Lake Nasser. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will show you some of the most important artifacts before allowing you free time to explore the museum at your leisure.
The building is set within a landscape, on graded levels, that includes a sequence of waterfalls. When the waterway reaches the lower part of the garden, it divides into 2 branches to surround an open-air stage and amphitheater where already many local and foreign groups have performed. The remaining 43,000 square meters have been planted with palm trees, flowers, and climbing plants, spread over natural rocks.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port area
Departure Time:
10:00am
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking
Inclusions:
Entrance fees
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel/Port pick up and drop off
Transport by air conditioned minibus
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
Minibus transport is wheelchair accessible
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

Private Boat Tour: Soheil Island Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Aswan, Egypt
Travel by Felucca to Soheil Island for an insight into the Nubian lifestyle.
The island is home to a Nubian Village. Here you will visit a Nubian house and spend time with the Nubian people, learning about their history, culture and lifestyle.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port area
Departure Time:
9:00am
12:00pm (noon)
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
Inclusions:
Entrance fees
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel/Port pick up and drop off
Transport by air conditioned minibus
Exclusions:
Optional gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
Minibus transport is wheelchair accessible

Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.