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Egypt Low-Cost with Abu Simbel
Description
This 8-day adventure invites you to discover the treasures of ancient Egypt, beginning with a comfortable flight from Spain to Aswan. Upon arrival, you’ll board the Nile cruise, your floating retreat as you journey through the heart of Egypt’s captivating history. As the tranquil waters of the Nile carry you, each destination unveils a new layer of the country’s extraordinary past, blending natural beauty with human achievement.
In Aswan, a visit to the extraordinary Abu Simbel Temples will leave you in awe. These colossal monuments, carved into a mountainside by Pharaoh Ramses II, celebrate his reign and devotion to his wife, Nefertari. The temples’ intricate carvings and grand statues are a powerful reminder of Egypt’s architectural and artistic brilliance, preserved for future generations through a modern engineering feat that relocated them to higher ground.
The journey continues to Luxor, a city brimming with history and known as a living museum. On the East Bank of the Nile, you’ll explore the grand Karnak Temple Complex, an awe-inspiring testament to ancient religious devotion, with its towering columns and the iconic Sacred Lake. Nearby, the Luxor Temple offers a serene yet majestic glimpse into the grandeur of ancient Egyptian ceremonial life.
From Luxor, you’ll take a short flight to Cairo, where the wonders of the Giza Plateau await. Standing before the Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, you’ll feel the timeless allure of these monumental creations, which have stood for over 4,500 years. The Great Pyramid of Cheops, in particular, remains a marvel of ancient ingenuity. Completing the scene is the Great Sphinx, whose enigmatic gaze has watched over the desert for millennia. The adventure concludes with a return to Spain, carrying memories of stunning landscapes, unparalleled cultural landmarks, and the stories of an ancient civilization with you.
This holiday offers an affordable way to immerse yourself in the wonders of Egypt, where every moment is steeped in history and magic.
Visits
Nile Cruise: Abu Simbel Temples, Karnak
and Luxor Temples.
Cairo: Giza Pyramids and the
Sphinx.
Flights
Departures from Madrid: Every Friday.
Itinerary
Departure on a special flight to Aswan. Arrival, assistance at the airport and transfer to the cruise. Dinner and overnight on board.
Full board. Visit to Abu Simbel Temples by road, which consists of two temples; the Great Temple, built by King Ramses II, and the Small Temple, dedicated to his wife, Nefertari. Sailing to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, possibility of an optional visit to the double Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, who were considered arch-enemies in the Egyptian mythology. Night on board.
Full board. Departure to Edfu and upon arrival, possibility of an optional visit to Horus Temple, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Departure to Esna. Night on board.
Breakfast. Disembarkation. Visit to the Nile’s East Bank in Luxor: Karnak Temples Complex and Luxor Temple. Possibility of an optional visit to The Nile’s West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at Deir Elbahari, and Colossi of Memnon. At the indicated time, departure by flight to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Breakfast. Visit to Giza Plateau, including the Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Mycerinus, as well as the Great Sphinx. Visit to Papyrus Institute. Possibility of an optional visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt and Saqqara Necropolis, which contains the world’s first pyramid, the Step Pyramid. Free time for shopping and visits. Accommodation.
Breakfast. Free time. Possibility of an optional city tour: Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel and Alabaster Mosque, Coptic District, and Khan Elkhalili Bazar.
Breakfast. Free time. Possibility of an optional visit to Alexandria, Egypt’s old capital where Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Fort, and Alexandria Library are located.
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to take a special flight to the origin city. End of our services.
Notes:
· The order of the itinerary may change without affecting the content of the visits.
· Inécia Tours is dedicated to supporting stray animals in archaeological sites during tours while promoting responsible tourism. For more information, please click here.