Stay : 10 days between land and cruise
Aboard a sandal - traditional sailing ships of the ancient stone conveyors refurbished to preserve their authenticity. The pleasure of sailing on the Nile is immense, but a few small escapades on land are a wonderful complement to this cruise between Esna and Aswan (and vice versa): strolls in villages and oases, forays into the desert, and discovery of pharaonic sites
Summary of the stay
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10 days
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Detail of the stay : 10 days between land and cruise - 10 days
Day 1:
Day 2: The treasures of Museums
Steps: Le Caire, Vallée Des Rois
After breakfast, visit of the Cairo Museum, including the treasures discovered in Tutankhamun's tomb. In the afternoon, drive to the Guizeh plateau to admire the Sphinx and the three famous pyramids of Kheops, Kefren and Mykerinos.
Day 3: Domestic flight Cairo / Luxor
Steps: Louxor
Arrival, welcome and transfer to the boat. Beginning of the navigation on the Nile towards Luxor. In the evening, Sound & Light show at Karnak.
Day 4: Luxor (theban shore)
Steps: Louxor, Gourna - Thèbes Ouest, Esna, Vallée Des Rois
After breakfast, discover the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile.
Visit of Tombs in the valley of the Kings and Queens and then discovery of the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. In the afternoon, visit of the Valley of Nobles where the tomb of Ramosé lies. On the way back, stop in front of the two colossi of Memnon. Visit of the Temple of Luxor, located along the river, near the pier. Back to the boat and resumption of navigation towards {1}Esna{/1} and crossing the river lock.
Day 5: Edfou Aswan
Steps: Assouan
Buffet breakfast on board. Transfer by horse-drawn carriages at the Temple of Edfou dedicated to God Horus. Guided tour of this temple, one of the best preserved of Egyptian temples. Return to the boat and navigation to Aswan.
Day 6: Aswan
Steps: Lac Nasser, Philae, Île Éléphantine
After breakfast, transfer and visit of the Philae Temple, formerly covered by the waters of the Nile and now rebuilt "identically" on a small island which is accessed with small motor boats. Discovery of the High Dam and a granite quarry. In the evening, felucca ride around Elephantine Island
Day 7: Aswan Kom Ombo
Steps: Abou Simbel
departure and excursion to Abu Simbel, by plane or by coach according to your choice.
Day 8: Kom Ombo/Esna
Steps: Esna
Visit of the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the God Sobek. It is the only Egyptian temple built on an acropolis overlooking the curves of the Nile. Navigation to Esna and Egyptian evening on the boat.
Day 9: Esna / Luxor
Steps: Louxor
At breakfast time, cross the lock and sail to Luxor in postcard landscapes. Free time around the swimming pool on the deck of the boat. Afternoon, visit of the Karnak Temple, an impressive site covering more than 600 ha. Evening " Sound & Light " show at Karnak.
Day 10: Domestic Flight Cairo/Luxor
Flight to Paris via Cairo or direct flight (according to the dates).
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