Cairo tour and cruise between Luxor and Aswan 10 Days / 9 Nights

Welcome at Cairo airport. Transfer and installation in your hotel.
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Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a day of visits:
from the site of Memphis which is the oldest political and religious capital of Egypt, founded in 3200 BC. JC by the legendary king Menes, the unifier of upper and lower Egypt.
It is located on the eastern bank of the Nile, the capital of Egypt for more than a millennium and a leading religious center. It is also the seat of the worship of god Ptah.
the site of Saqqarah which is a vast funerary complex which contains the necropolis of the dignitaries and the so-called "step" pyramid of King Djoser (the founder of the 3rd Pharaonic  dynasty, around 2700 BC). This pyramid represents the first attempt at pyramid construction. It is considered to be the first freestone construction in the world.

from the Dahshur site: the rhomboidal pyramid and the "red" pyramid, both built by King Sénéfrou (founder of the 4th pharaonic  dynasty and father of the famous pharaoh Cheops). The style of these two pyramids allows us to follow the architectural evolution of pyramid design, illustrating the intermediate stage between the type of the step pyramid of Saqqara and the perfectly pyramidal type of those found on the Giza plateau. You will have the opportunity to enter the "red" pyramid to admire the interior architecture of this fascinating structure.
Return to the hotel at the end of the afternoon
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Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a day trip to:
Giza Plateau:  the flagship site of the Pharaonic civilization which contains  the three famous pyramids "Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos" as well as  the Sphinx,  in limestone, enigmatic and gigantic with a human head and a lion's body, raised as guardian of the necropolis. And the  mortuary temple of kings Chephren  built entirely in granite.
Egyptian Museum:
 It is located downtown on the iconic Tahrir Square, in an imposing neoclassical building, well suited to its exquisite collections. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo first opened its doors to the public in 1902. It has since grown to become the world's largest museum of Egyptian art. With over 150,000 objects, the museum houses an impressive collection of exhibits that trace the glorious reign of ancient Egypt
Khan El-Khallili Souk . A labyrinth of small alleys bustling day and night that appeals to the senses with a mixture of images, sounds, scents and colors. Khan El-Khallili is the oldest bazaar in the world. It has been occupied by traders since the 14th  century
Night at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Cairo airport to take the plane to Luxor.
Arrival in luxor and installation in your hotel.
At the end of the afternoon, departure for the visit of the Luxor temple:  a temple started by kings Amenophis 3 and completed by Ramses 2 and many other pharaohs. It best represents the schematic plan of an Egyptian temple with its elegant sphinx path, its gigantic facade once preceded by two magnificent obelisks, one is still in place and the other has been standing since 1834 on Place Concorde in Paris. !
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Breakfast at the hotel.
At the end of the morning transfer and embarkation on the boat in Luxor . Installation in your cabins and welcome drink. Lunch on board.
Departure in the middle of the afternoon for the discovery of the historical treasures of Luxor:
The fabulous complex of Karnak  : An immense historical site, erected on approximately 60 hectares which contains vestiges of the 20th century. until the 4th century BC. Karnank is the largest religious historical site in the world, it is dedicated to the great god Amun, patron of the city and of all of Egypt during antiquity.
Dinner on board. A musical atmosphere in the lounge bar.
Night on board

Breakfast on board.
Departure to discover the marvels of the Theban necropolis on the left bank of the Nile:
The Valley of the Kings:  An unmissable and world-famous site, home to the eternal homes of the great pharaohs of Egypt, like Ramses2, Seti1, Tout Ankh Amoun and many others.
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut:  Endowed with an exceptional architectural style compared to the standards of the time. It consists of three terraces superimposed one above the other. The set is backed by the Theban mountain.
Photo stop in front  of the Colossi of Memnon  : Two giantess sculpted in sandstone quarries. Each is 17m high.
Return and lunch on board. Beginning of the navigation towards the south. A relaxing afternoon while admiring the landscape of the banks of the Nile which passes slowly and bewitchingly smooth.
Tea service on the upper deck of the ship and take the opportunity to admire the spectacular crossing of  the Esna lock  after 60 km of navigation from Luxor. Continuation of navigation to Edfu, located 65 km south of Esna (125 km south of Luxor)
Dinner on board. A musical atmosphere in the lounge bar.
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Breakfast on board.
Departure in horse-drawn carriages for the visit of the  temple of Edfu  : a prestigious site dedicated to the god Horus, a harmonious structure and a well-preserved ensemble...
Back to the boat and resumption of navigation for about 80km again until Kom Ombo at the end of the afternoon.
Lunch on board and afternoon relaxation to enjoy the picturesque and unusual landscape during navigation.
Tea service on the upper deck of the boat at the end of the afternoon.
On arrival in Kom Ombo, departure for the visit of the  temple of Kom Ombo erected on a hill which dominates the Nile offering a spectacular panorama. It exudes a captivating charm by the finish of its columns and its frescoes under the colors of the sunset. Original temple and rare in its kind, it has two sanctuaries, respectively dedicated to Horus, the Falcon god and to Sobek, the crocodile god.
Return to the boat and continue navigation for about 45km to Aswan.
Egyptian dinner on board and disguised evening in the lounge bar. Night on board.

Breakfast on board and departure to discover the joyful history of Aswan and its charming landscape:
The Temple of Philae; erected on the fabulous island of Agilika and dedicated to the goddess Isis. It is characterized by its romantic setting, its remarkable architecture and its refined frescoes.
The Unfinished Obelisk; enclosed in an ancient granite quarry widely exploited at the time of the pharaohs. This failed large monolith would have been the largest obelisk in Egypt had it been completed, but due to cracks in the stone itself, it was abandoned in place. It should have been 42m long and 1200 tons in weight.
Return and lunch on board. Free afternoon in Aswan.
Dinner on board and a Nubian folklore evening in the lounge bar.
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Breakfast on board. Free morning and possibility of visiting Abu Simbel ...optional!
Transfer and installation at your hotel in Aswan.
At the end of the afternoon ; felucca (sailing boat) ride around Elephantine Island
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Transfer
at Aswan airport (or train station)