Monday, January 25, 2021

Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam

Discover the majestic Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam which allows you to visit fantastic Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple Tours you'll visit the great Edfu Temple which was dedicated to Horus and it is considered the second largest temple after Karnak then continue to Kom Ombo Temple which was dedicated to the crocodile god sobek, you will discover beside Kom Ombo Temple some tombs belong to the old Kingdom.

Experience one of the most amazing Nile Cruises and enjoy the great Nile River, as Flying Carpet Tours is offering Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam, which allows you to live unforgettable experience to visit all the famous sightseeing between Luxor and Aswan. It is a journey back in time to the Ancient Egypt where you will enjoy the charming nature of the Nile River while exploring the Ancient Egyptian Civilization.

Discover the old religious capital of the Middle and New Kingdom during the Ancient Egypt with its astonishing vast temple and royal cemeteries which is known nowadays as Luxor. The modern city of Luxor stands on the East Bank of the Nile in an area that was once called the city of the living.

Nowadays the area is dominated by two great temples called Karnak and Luxor Temple. Walk through the biggest temple of the world with Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam, Karnak was the main cult center in the city, in addition to its religious importance, the complex also served as administrative center, and palace for the New Kingdom pharaohs while Luxor Temple is among the most beautiful temples in the world and is located right in the middle of modern day Luxor. Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam allows you to visit the outstanding attractions of the West Bank is known as the city of dead as it contains the Valley of the Kings where the generations of pharaohs and their families were buried, the amazing Temple of Hatshepsut which was dedicated to the great Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Egypt during the 18th dynasty, and the mysterious Colossi of Memnon which known as the guardian of Amenhotep the third temple that was destroyed during the earthquake that occurred in 27 BC.


Entertain yourself on board your cruise and sail down along the River to visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Get to know more about Edfu Temple which was built during the Patolemic era on top of an earlier temple to Horus. This Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. The temple was dedicated to Horus the falcon headed god whose eyes were the sun and the moon. Live the adventure with Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam and sail to Kom Ombo. The Temple of Kom Ombo, which we view today and was built during the Greco Roman period, was constructed on the ruins of a much older temple which was called "Ber Sobek" or the house of the god Sobek. This older temple was erected during the reigns of King Tuthmosis III and then during the ruling period of Queen Hatshepsut.

Get away from the stress of life and sail to Aswan where you will visit Philae Temple which built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. You will also visit the High Dam the great Egyptian project that was built to protect Egypt from the annual flooding of the Nile River.

Explore Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam

Day 01: Marsa Alam / Aswan - Nile Cruise


Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam, transfer to your Nile Cruise in Aswan. embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, next tour to the Unfinished Obelisk, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, at the end of your tour, back to your Nile Cruise, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board.

 


Day 02: Kom Ombo / Edfu Temple


Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes once your Cruise sailing to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, next sail to Edfu, visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), continue sailing to Esna, Lunch on board, Dinner and overnight on board.

 


Day 03: Valley of the Kings / Hatshepsut Temple / Colossi of Memnon


Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board while sailing to Luxor, arrive Luxor, beguile your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board.

 


Day 04: Karnak Temple / Luxor Temple


Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Hotel in Marsa Alam by air-conditioned vehicle.

Included

Pick up from your hotel in Marsa Alam and transfer to your Nile Cruise in Luxor

03 Nights Accommodation on board 05 stars Nile Cruise including breakfast, lunch, dinner

English speaking guide on board your Nile Cruise

Air-conditioned Vehicle Marsa Alam / Aswan

All transfers in Aswan and Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle

Air-conditioned vehicle Luxor / Marsa Alam at the end of your Cruise

Excursions on board your Nile Cruise to visit :

The High Dam

Unfinished Obelisk

Philae Temple

Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

Valley of the Kings

Hatshepsut temple

Colossi of Memnon

Karnak and Luxor Temples

Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

All Service Charges and taxes

Excluded

Any extras or optional tours

Tipping

For more info about Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242