Acamar Nile Cruise

Nile Cruise

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Duration

04 Days / 03 Nights

Availability

21 Dec. – 5 Jan. 2020

Min PAX

Acamar Nile Cruise is one of the few in Egypt that is considered award-winning. In 2004, the ship won the best boat in the Nile and also obtained the Golden Crystal Award. With its marvelous modern ambiance, the ship is quite comfortable and offers top features and facilities.

Features

Air conditioning (controlled in the room)
Automatic fire alarm
Large bathroom with Jacuzzi and jet shower.
LCD Television and satellite channels
Lounge, salon and bars.
Mini bar.
Panoramic Windows
Swimming pool

Transport:

Private Transportation
Horse Carriage at Edfu
Taftaf at Valley of the Kings.
Motor Boat to Philae Island.

Itinerary

04 Days / 03 Nights

Day 01: Embarkation + Aswan Tours

The first day will start by embarking the Nile Cruise ship in Aswan to start a marvelous journey from Aswan to Luxor.

You will start this marvelous Nile cruise adventure by visiting the most wonderful historical sites in Aswan.

The first place to explore in Aswan should be the Philae Temple. One of the most important centers for the worship of the goddess Isis. Constructed in the 1st century BC, it is among the most interesting ancient sites in Egypt. The whole complex was transferred to its current location in Agilkia Island after the building of the High Dam.

Then you will pass by the incredible structure of the High Dam, constructed to restore the water of the River Nile and produce electricity, the dam was built more than 50 years ago by the help of the Soviet Union. Today, it is one of the popular sties included in many travel packages to Egypt.

The last visit of your first day will be to the Unfinished Obelisk, which was found in the granite quarry in the Southern part of the city of Aswan. If completed, the unfinished obelisk would have been the largest piece of stone humans ever dealt with.

Lucky you, there will be an amazing entertainment program in the evening at the Nile cruise ship, you will enjoy belly dancing shows, live music, costume parties, and much more.

All this happens while you’re sailing down the Nile, from Aswan to Luxor, or vice versa.

Tonight you will sail towards Kom Ombo city and spend the night in the Nile Cruise.

Day 02: Tour to Kom Ombo & Edfu + Sail to Luxor

Enjoy your breakfast on the Nile Cruise and get ready to continue this magnificent sail from Aswan to Luxor.

The Nile Cruise ship will land first at the location of the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods; Horus, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god. The Greco-Roman temple is famous for its matchless location overlooking the Nile. Construction work of the temple started in the 2nd century BC by Ptolemy VI and was completed during the reign of Ptolemy XII during the 1st century AD.

Then you will be sailing towards Edfu city

The next visit in Edfu city should be to the Temple of Edfu, This temple is the largest and most wonderful Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. Established more than 2000 years ago after 3 centuries of construction works, the temple includes several wonderful features.

The Nile cruise sailing down the Nile, from Aswan to Luxor, or vice versa, will provide you with an amazing entertainment program in the evening to enjoy the shows including belly dancing show, live music, costume parties, and much more.

Let’s sail towards Luxor tonight and spend the night on the Nile Cruise

Day 03: Luxor West Bank Tour

In the early morning you will be enjoying the breakfast at the Nile Cruise to get ready for more fun in this Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise trip.

Let’s begin today’s visits at the West Bank of Luxor and start by exploring the Valley of the Kings. considered the best preserved and greatest ancient Egyptian burial site. Established by the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom, starting from the 18th dynasty, more than 3500 years ago, it contains several amazing tombs.

Now, you will continue this amazing tour in the West Bank of Luxor and visit the incredible Temple of Hatshepsut, The finest mortuary temple to be built in Egypt. Constructed by Queen Hatshepsut more than 3500 years ago, the temple has several distinctive features.

You can move on with this adventure by visiting Colossi of Memnon. These stunning and huge two statues are the only parts of the existing section of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Named after the Greek hero, Memnon, one of these two statues used to make some humming noises. They believed they were of the mother of Memnon crying after the death of her son.

The Nile cruise sailing down the Nile, from Aswan to Luxor, or vice versa, will be having an amazing entertainment program in the evening for you to enjoy including belly dancing shows, live music, costume parties, and much more.

Sail towards Luxor city tonight and have a relaxing sleep.

Day 04: Luxor East Bank Tours + Disembarkation

Breakfast will be served on the Nile Cruise before starting today’s visits.

As a beginning for the tour in the East Bank of Luxor, you will be visiting the Karnak Temple. This is the biggest and most amazing temple of ancient Egypt. Established more than 4000 years ago, the most astonishing elements include the avenue of sphinxes, several obelisks, the sacred lake, and the huge hypostyle hall of Ramses II.

Then, next stop in the East Bank of Luxor will be to the amazing Luxor Temple. Considered by many scholars as an open-air museum of ancient Egyptian art, the temple was founded more than 3500 years ago and it was where many kings celebrated their crowning.

Now, it’s the time to check out the Nile Cruise.

05 Days / 04 Nights

Day 01: Embarkation + Luxor East Bank Tours

You will check in the Nile cruise ship to start this marvelous ride down the Nile.

As a start, you will be visiting the East bank of Luxor and explore the Karnak Temple. The biggest and most astonishing temples of ancient Egypt. Dedicated to the worship of the god Amun and the holy triad of Thebes, these huge temples took 2000 years to be completed.

The next visit of today’s journey will be to the Luxor Temple. Featured with the two huge statues of Ramses II at the entrance, the temple was founded in the 15th century BC. Many kings had their additions contributed to the temple afterwards.

The Nile Cruise will be offering all meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner with various types of food that you will love.

Nile cruise will be organizing amazing entertainment events in the evening including belly dancing shows, live music, costume parties, and much more.

End the day by spending a relaxing night on the Nile Cruise.

Next, you will be visiting the Luxor Temple. Featured with the two huge statues of Ramses II at the entrance, the temple was founded in the 15th century BC. Many kings had their additions contributed to the temple afterwards.

The Nile Cruise will be offering you all meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Enjoy amazing entertainment events in the evening on the Nile cruise, this program will include belly dancing shows, live music, costume parties, and much more.Tonight will be a relaxing night while spending it in the middle of the Nile River.

Day 02: Luxor West Bank Tour + Sail to Edfu

You will be enjoying breakfast at the Nile Cruise before getting ready for more fun in this Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise trip. You will start exploring the historical sites of the West Bank of Luxor by visiting the Valley of the Kings. Established more than 3500 years ago, the kings of ancient Egypt started hiding their tombs inside the mountains to protect them against intruders. Today, they still preserve their greatness and charm with bright colors and marvelous decorations. Then your next visit in the West Bank of Luxor should be to the amazing Temple of Hatshepsut. This impressive temple was constructed on the ruins of a much older mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II during the 15th century BC. Today, it is famous for its terraces, colorful statues, and many chapels. Let’s move on with this amazing sailing trip by visiting the Colossi of Memnon. These stunning and huge two statues are the only parts of the existing section of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Named after the Greek hero, Memnon, one of these two statues used to make some humming noises. They believed they were of the mother of Memnon crying after the death of her son. The Nile Cruise will be offering you all meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you will enjoy the taste of the Egyptian food. Nile cruise will be organizing amazing entertainment events in the evening including belly dancing shows, live music, costume parties, and much more. Tonight you will be sailing towards Edfu while you’re enjoying a relaxing sleep.

Day 03: Tour to Edfu & Kom Ombo + Sail to Aswan

Breakfast will be served to you on the Nile Cruise, then you will be ready to have more fun on this Nile cruise trip in Egypt. The first visit of the day will be to the Temple of Edfu, the finest preserved ancient Egyptian temple in the land of the Nile. It was constructed by the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BC for the worship of the god Horus. The temple is featured with its marvelous stone columns and fascinating wall carvings. Afterwards, we would be sailing towards Kom Ombo. The Nile Cruise ship will land next at the location of the Temple of Kom Ombo, established in the Ptolemaic period and completed in the Roman era, the temple is dedicated to two gods, the local crocodile, Sobek, and the famous eagle god, Haroeris. This was why the temple was divided into two sections; one for each god. You will enjoy amazing entertainment events on the Nile cruise at the evening, this will include belly dancing shows, live music, costume parties, and much more. Get ready to sail towards Aswan tonight while you're having a relaxing sleep.

Day 04: Aswan Tours

Breakfast will be served to you on the Nile Cruise then you will move on with this marvelous Nile cruise trip by visiting the most wonderful historical sites in Aswan. You will start the Aswan adventure by visiting the Philae Temple, the best example of Potomac temples that was finely preserved. It was a central hub for the worship of the goddess Isis. The whole complex was relocated to Agilkia Island after the construction of the High Dam in a huge project led by UNESCO. To continue this marvelous adventure you should never miss visiting the High Dam. Considered by many people as the most important construction of modern Egypt, the dam was built in the 1960s to restore the flood water of the River Nile and generate electricity. The last visit of the day will be to the Unfinished Obelisk, which was found in the granite quarry in the Southern part of the city of Aswan. If completed, the unfinished obelisk would have been the largest piece of stone humans ever dealt with. Nile cruise will be organizing wonderful entertainment programs in the evening including belly dancing shows, live music, costume parties, and much more. Spend a relaxing night in the middle of the Nile.

Day 05: Optional Tour to Abu Simbel + Final Departure

You will be enjoying your breakfast at the Nile Cruise before checking out the Nile Cruise at the end of the journey. Now you will have the choice to go on an Optional Tour to Abu Simbel. the finest example of marvelous temples built by the ancient Egyptians in Nubia. Constructed by Ramses II more than 3000 year ago, the temple was transferred to its current location after the building of the High Dam. Once the journey reaches an end, you will be heading to the Aswan Airport.

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