7 Night Nile River Cruise Itinerary from Luxor

Edfu temple

Edfu Temple is a divine storybook preserving the mythical battle tale of Horus getting his revenge on his evil uncle Set. It was constructed between 237 BC and 57 on the west bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt just 60 km north of Aswan which is famous for being one of the most preserved archaeological wonders in Egypt.

Aswan High Dam

The blessed ِAswan High Dam was constructed between the 60s and 70s to offer a positive effect on the future, economy, and culture of the great country of Egypt to make Egypt enjoy the gifts of the industrial age.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The majestic Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) is the finest architectural open-air museum in Egypt that shed light on the magic of the ancient Egyptian skill and mastery. It was meant to stand at 41.75 meters (137.0 ft) at the grand entrance of the Karnak temples complex with the Lateran Obelisk which is found in Rome but was unfortunately cracked during construction.

Philae Temple

The mythical Philae temple is home and the worship place of the goddess Isis of beauty and motherhood Isis reveals the golden “Myth of Osiris” that stood the test of time. It was constructed in 380-362 BC by king Ptolemy II and then was relocated to Agilkia Island between the70s as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project because of the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Abu Simbel Temples

The grand Temples of Abu Simbel are a glorious testament to the power and brilliance that was built by Ramses the Great (1279-1213 BCE) in 1264 BC till 1244 BC for 20 years to honor Amun, Ra, and Ptah and showcase his power in battle in the Kadesh. The golden temple of King Ramses II has always held the great sun festival that happens on the 22 of October and February of each year and the second temple is dedicated to his beautiful beloved wife Queen Nefertari.

Kom Ombo Temple

The double temples of the hill of gold Kom Ombo Temple were built from 205 till 180 BC in the ruling period of King Ptolemy V in the Ptolemaic dynasty to become the worship house of Haroeris “Horus the Elder” on the north and Sobek the crocodile god of the Nile on the south. The temple is a great piece of architecture divided into two perfectly symmetrical temples that showcase medical and astronomical facts during this time in Egypt.

Valley of the Kings

The Royal Valley of the Kings is a golden heritage treasure that stood the test of time in the heart of an underground hill in the Theban necropolis lands. It holds a magical underground labyrinth filled with 63 royal tombs from the 18th to the 20th dynasty of the great Pharaohs of the new kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) such as Ramses the great, Hatshepsut, Seti I, Tutankhamen, and various more.

Hatshepsut Temple

The charming mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1507–1458 BC) is a class act that showcases the classical artistic architecture which earned it the title of the holy of the holies. It was built in 1479 BC during the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) to have three massive levels showcasing absolute perfection which eternalizing her successful achievements, and honored mainly creator sun god Amun.

Colossi of Memnon

The enduring Colossi of Memnon of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386 - 1349 BC) was built in 1350 BC and its quartzite sandstone constructions were renovated countless across history. It displays decorations on its sides showcasing his family, achievements, and the depiction of the Nile god Hapi.