Concerto Nile Cruise

Explore seven thousand years of civilization while visiting the most famous landmarks located between Luxor and Aswan with a lovely amazing Nile view while sailing the legendary Nile River on board fancy Concerto Nile Cruise. Get the chance to exploreLuxor which contains about a third of the most valuable monuments and antiquities in the whole world such as Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, and Queen Hatshepsut Temple. Find your inner peace while enjoying the charming nature of Aswan and visiting the most attractive sites in the city such as Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam. Moreover, you will be able to visit two of the most beautiful temples in the world; Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples.

Ms Concerto Nile Cruise is a 5 stars Luxury floating hotel that allows you to see the incredible ruins of Ancient Egypt and modern life along the banks of the Nile in a memorable journey. Nothing in the world compares to the scale and grandeur of the monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes; Luxor nowadays, it is considered an open air museum due to its magnificent monuments. Get amazed visiting Karnka Temple which is the biggest temple in the world, located at Luxor. It is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks that are unparalleled throughout the world. Construction at Karnak started by 4,000 years ago and continued up until the time the Romans, about 2,000 years ago. Then proceed to explore Queen Hatshepsut Temple; this fabulous temple stands out as one of the most impressive and well preserved temples in Egypt, considered one of the most characteristic temples in the whole of Egypt. It dates back to the 18th dynasty, dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut who was a rare female Pharaoh as she was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egypt. Then you will visit Colossi of Memnon; two ruined statues around 20 m high, known as the guardians of Amenhotep III Temple which was completely destroyed during the earthquake that occurred in 27 BC, and Valley of the Kings; which is home to the tombs of the great pharaohs of the New Kingdom (1550 – 1070 BC). There are 63 known tombs in the valley, 26 carved for kings and the others granted to royal family members or the highest of the elite.

The Nile River has surely played a critical role in the history of ancient Egypt. Flying Carpet Tours gives you the chance to visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples on board Concerto Nile Cruise Egypt. Sail Edfu Temple, considered the second largest temple after Karnak. It was constructed on the Ptolemy III era and completed during the Ptolemy IV era. It was dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god. Therefore it was the center of many ancient Egyptian sacred festivals to Horus. Furthermore, sail to Kom Ombo Temple and visit the gorgeous temple, consists of two temples Sobek Temple and Haroeris Temple. Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Greco Roman period. It was constructed on the ruins of a much older temple which was called "Ber Sobek" or the house of the god Sobek.

Aswan is Egypt’s 3rd largest city, and the largest in Upper Egypt, is situated at the foot of the Nile Valley to the North end of Lake Nasser. It is one of the favorite places for tourists to visit due to it being a major stop for cruise boats. Experience Concerto Cruise and enjoy the nature of Aswan while visiting its famous attractions such as Philae Temple; situated in the Island of Philae, this temple contains of many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines. The temple was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty and dedicated for the worshiping of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris. This complex was actually one of the last remaining places where the ancient religion survived after the arrival of Christianity in Egypt. Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk; taller than any known obelisk ever raised. Quarrymen apparently abandoned the obelisk when fractures appeared in its sides. However, the stone, still attached to bedrock, gives important clues to how the ancients quarried granite. Weighing nearly 1100 tons; it is 42m in length. Finally you will visit the High Dam which is considered one of the most important achievements of the last century in Egypt, built by the president Gamal Abdel Nasser because of the Nile River flooding, which affected badly on many lands in Egypt, therefore this amazing project started in 1960 and perfectly finished in 1971. Moreover, you will also enjoy riding felucca on the Nile to visit Aswan Botanical Garden with Nile Cruise Concerto which is also known as Kitchener Island, it contains countless of exotic plants and trees, besides very rare palm trees such as the Royal palm tree, the Sabal Palm tree and the phonic Pam tree. The Island is a haven for rare exotic birds too.

Itinerary

05 Days / 04 Nights

Saturday luxor / Aswan

Saturday:

Embarkation to Concerto Nile cruise before Lunch, 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 Cruise, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Dinner on board, Belly dance and Egyptian folkloric show, overnight on board Concerto Nile cruise in Luxor.

Sunday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Next visit to Valley of the Queens, Proceed to visit 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, Sail to Esna, Sail to Edfu, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Captain's welcome cocktail, Disco & music in the evening, Dinner and overnight on board Concerto Nile cruise in Edfu.

Monday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), feast your eyes once your Cruise sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, enjoy Egyptian Galabya party, Sail to Aswan, Dinner and overnight on board Concerto Nile cruise in Aswan.

Tuesday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, Lunch included on board, Sail on the Nile by felucca and visit botanical garden, Afternoon tea, Dinner and overnight on board Concerto Nile cruise in Aswan.

Wednesday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, disembarkation after breakfast.

04 Days / 03 Nights

Wednesday Aswan / Luxor

Wednesday:

Embarkation to Concerto Nile cruise before Lunch, start to scout the fabulous High Dam, Feast your eyes by watching the glory of Philae Temple, Sail on the Nile by Felucca, finally transfer back to your Nile Cruise, Lunch is waiting for you on board Afternoon tea, enjoy Captain's welcome cocktail, Dinner and overnight on board Concerto Nile cruise in Aswan.

Thursday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes at the time your Cruise Sailing to Kom Ombo, scout the glorious of Kom Ombo Temple, then sail to Edfu, Once you arrive Edfu visit the ravishing Temple of Horus in Edfu, next sail to Esna, Lunch included on board, enjoy Egyptian Galabeya Party, Sail to Luxor, dinner and overnight on board on board Concerto Nile cruise in Luxor.

Friday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, sail to Luxor, Unleash your soul 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 Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to Concerto Nile cruise, Lunch included on board, Belly Dance Show, dinner and overnight on board Concerto Nile cruise in Luxor.

Saturday:

Disembarkation from Concerto Nile cruise after tasting the flavor of your breakfast on board, it is the time to beguile your eyes by visiting the fabulous Karnak Temple with its huge Pillars hall, then move towards Luxor temple to Explore.

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