Unlock Egyptian history and unveil the eternal story of the great monuments based on meticulous engineering and mathematics within this 7-night cruise aboard Steigenberger Legacy.Day 1: Be welcomed by your guide upon your arrival on boardDay 2: Visit the Valley of the Kings and learn why it was once called the “Place of Truth” and the mighty kings who once lay there in stone sarcophagus, awaiting immortality. You’ll get to enter three of its 63 royal tombs. Then, explore the temple of Hatshepsut, rising out of the desert and hear how, in 1876, the greatest mummy find in history was made. On your way back, admire the staggering Colossi of MemnonDay 3: Explore the temple of Horus at Edfu and discover the hieroglyphics that tell the story of Osiris, Horus, Isis, and SethDay 4: Visit Aswan High Dam built to protect Egypt from the Nile annual floods, the Unfinished Obelisk shows how ancient Egyptians used to cut these vast pieces of obelisks from granite quarries plus the breathtaking Philae Temple for Goddess Isis. Spend evening time sailing around the fascinating Nile Islands of Aswan with a visit to the botanical garden on Kitchener’s IslandDay 5: Optional tour of Abu Simbel TempleDay 6: Visit the fascinating temple of Kom OmboDay 7: Travel to the Jewel of the Egyptian Temples, Karnak. Explore its spectacular pylons and obelisks, then head to the beautiful Luxor Temple. Optional experience of the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple.
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Explore the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s temple plus the Colossi of Memnon. Discover tales of deities at the temple of Horus in Edfu and at Philae Temple in Aswan. Admire engineering wonders like the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Sail on a felucca tour in Aswan and view the Nile with its most picturesque colours. Traverse through time at the majestic Karnak as well as the must-see Luxor Temple
The pickup location is included from your Nile Cruise lobby unless otherwise specified.