Embark on a captivating 17-day journey designed to showcase the unrivaled beauty and rich history of two magnificent lands – Egypt and Turkey. This exclusive tour invites you to witness the timeless wonders of antiquity and the vibrant cultural tapestries unique to each country.
We will pick you up from your Aswan hotel early in the morning to begin your four-day Egypt tour with your personal Egyptologist guide. Christmas Nile cruise, including stops at the tourist sites in Aswan:
High Dam at Aswan
The ground-breaking High Dam of Aswan was constructed in the middle of the 1960s to give Egypt the golden opportunity to enter the industrial age, safeguard it from floods, and generate power.
The Uncompleted Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk was cut into the bedrock to stand at the Karnak temple on Queen Hatshepsut's command. It is Egypt's most significant open-air museum (1508-1458 BC). However, it was damaged during the carving process, which was intended to result in an object that was 1000 tonnes in weight and 42 meters tall overall.
Temple of Philae
The blessed Philae Temple is included in the most fabled "Myth of Osiris" account that has endured the test of time. It is one of the oldest and best-preserved temples ever created, added between 282 and 145 BC during the Ptolemaic era in honor of Isis, the goddess of motherhood. Ending of the day, we will Transfer you to a 5* luxury Nile cruise to check in and spend the night there after the day.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Overnight: On board the Cruise.
Next morning with Respect Egypt Tours will be amazing. Starting with your breakfast onboard, then you will explore:
Temple of Kom Ombo
During the Ptolemaic period, from 180 BC to 47 BC, the Kom Ombo Temple was built. This ancient Egyptian temple had a double design and was constructed to honor two gods. Haroeris, also known as "Horus, the Elder," was worshiped in the northern part of the temple, while Sobek, the Nile crocodile god, was honored in the southern part. It is one of the last ancient Egyptian temples ever.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Overnight: On board the Cruise.
You will enjoy a great breakfast in the morning before joining your tour guide to visit:
Temple of Edfu
The Edfu Temple, constructed on fabled grounds where the conflict between the patron sky deity Horus and Set took place, is one of Egypt's most prominent and best-preserved temples. The temple was erected on the west bank of the Nile between 237 BC and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty to serve as a mythical representation of strength and divine protection.
Sailing onward to Luxor during the night, lunch and dinner will be provided on the cruise.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. | Overnight: On board the Cruise.
After breakfast, disembark the ship, and get ready to finish your 4 Days in Egypt for Christmas and New Year's by visiting the sights of Luxor, beginning with:
The Kings' Valley
With 63 tombs belonging to the most well-known kings and queens and highly prominent nobles who lived throughout the New Kingdom from the 18th to the 20th dynasties, the dazzling Valley of the Kings is a magnificent underground labyrinth of history and luxury. (1570 – 1050 BC). The valley can present the most astounding details and information regarding that time's fanciful religious beliefs and sacrificial customs.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Holy of holies, the most perfect and ethereal architectural masterpiece, The Hatshepsut Temple can stand out as a vision of beauty and majesty that was carved in the cliffs and the Deir El Bahari in 1479 BCE to honor her accomplishments and her function as the primary golden wife of Amun.
Memnon's Colossi
Since Amenhotep III built the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, which are seated sculptures that stand 18 meters tall, in 1350 BC, they have withstood the test of time. (60 ft). We can learn more about his life, family, and beliefs through all the inscriptions on the statues, which were repaired numerous times.
Lunch hour
Have lunch at a local eatery in Luxor before going to:
The Karnak Temples
The mythical Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex on earth, was built between 1971 BC and 30 BC to honor the Theban triad of the 18th dynasty of Mut, Amun, and Khonsu. It can display the most architectural marvels, including the Hypostyle Hall, the avenue of the Sphinxes, and more. Finally, to cap off your four-day Egypt Christmas Nile cruise vacation, we will transfer you to whatever location you like in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.