Egypt
Seven guided visits, from Karnak to Aswan, aboard a 5* boat
Egypt
A week's cruise between Luxor and Aswan, accompanied by French-speaking Egyptologist guides. Seven visits are included: Karnak temple, the Valley of the Nobles at Thebes, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Other excursions can be booked locally, including Abu Simbel, Kalabsha temple and the Nubian Museum. A five-night extension in Hurghada, on the Red Sea, is available from €1,073 per person.
When
Oct to April
Price
From 615€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
7 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-3
Two days for the two banks at Luxor: Karnak and its columns on the east bank, then Thebes and the Valley of the Nobles, the necropolis of high officials, on the west bank.
Day 1
Flight to Luxor and boarding
Flight to Luxor. Welcome, help with formalities and transfer to the 5* (local rating) cruise boat, where you settle in for the week.
Day 2
The temple of Karnak
A visit to the temple of Karnak, built to the glory of the god Amun and linked to Luxor temple by an avenue of sphinxes.
Day 3
Thebes and the Valley of the Nobles – Esna
Leave for Thebes, on the west bank of the Nile. Visit the Valley of the Nobles, then sail towards Esna.
Day 4
The temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, is one of the best preserved in Egypt. The day continues with sailing as far as Kom Ombo.
Day 4
Esna – Edfu – Kom Ombo
A day's sailing and a visit to the temple of Edfu, built in honour of Horus, long buried under silt, then cleared and restored.
Days 5-6
Aswan, on the edge of the desert, was once the capital of Nubia and Upper Egypt. Additional visits are chosen locally.
Day 5
Aswan and Philae
Discover Aswan, whose history begins on Elephantine Island.
Day 6
Aswan – optional excursions
A day in Aswan. Optional: Kalabsha temple and the Nubian Museum (about €65 per person), or the temples of Abu Simbel.
Days 7-8
The cruise ends in Luxor, with a free day before departure.
Day 7
Free day in Luxor
Back in Luxor. A day for exploring the town on your own or for optional excursions, payable locally.
Day 8
Flight home
Breakfast on board, transfer to Luxor international airport and flight back to France.
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