Circuit & combined "Land of Legend"
11 Days / 10 Nights

5 Nights on board Dahabyia Queen Tyi II 2 Nights at Sofitel Winter Palace 5 * in Luxor
3 Nights at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract 5 * in Aswan

The offer of the Specialist of Egypt


  • Our French-speaking Egyptologist guides will accompany you throughout your trip
  • You do not miss anything of the visits: The Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Edfu, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the temple of Philae, the High Dam of Aswan, the unfinished obelisk, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the Temple of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Colossi of Memnon, ...
  • For visits at your own pace all our groups will only understand 10 participants maximum during the visits

Description of the program

Luxor

On arrival, welcome by our local representatives and assistance with entry formalities. Transfer to your 5 * hotel in Luxor and get acquainted with your French-speaking Egyptologist guide. Installation, dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Luxor

Breakfast at the hotel then start of visits to the southern part of ancient Thebes, where the temples of Karnak and Luxor are located. The two temples are connected by a dromos, a long path lined with sphinxes, and are dedicated to Amun. The three-walled temple of Karnak is itself part of the religious complex of the same name, a complex that includes the ruins of other temples, buildings, and pylons. Its construction and subsequent modifications spanned more than 2,000 years. The Luxor Temple, erected in the 14th century BC. AD under the reign of Amenhotep III was also subsequently modified by Ramses II, who added six monumental statues and two obelisks. In the evening optional sound and light show at the Karnak temple. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Luxor

Breakfast, then visit to the necropolis of Thebes on the west bank of the Nile, followed by the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, where the tombs of many New Kingdom pharaohs are located, as well as their families and nobles in favor . The visits continue with the Colossi of Memnon, the last vestiges of the temple of Amenhotep III and Deir el Bahari, the funeral temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Dug out of the rock in the mountain of Thebes, this temple with three terraces built in -1455 is both harmonious and modern and although dedicated to the god Amon, there are also chapels of Anubis and Hathor, the protective goddess. women: Nothing surprising, since Hatshepsout, one of the four Pharaohs to have ruled Egypt, is considered "the first great woman whose name has been preserved in history". At the end of the day, transfer to your dahabiya, then dinner and overnight on board.

Louxor - Esna

Breakfast on board then visit of the temple of Esna, built in the Greco-Roman era and dedicated to Khnum and Neith. Return to the boat and start of navigation to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.

Esna - Edfou - Bisaw

Beginning of the cruise towards Esna then arrival in Edfu and excursion by carriage to the temple of Horus further inland. This shrine to the falcon god Horus is both the largest temple of the Ptolemy dynasty and the second largest in Egypt after Karnak. Inside, the intact paintings, inscriptions and reliefs make it the best-preserved temple in Egypt. After the visit, return to the boat and continue the cruise to Bisaw Island where the boat will stop for the night. Free walk in the island and dinner on the shore.

Gebel Silsileh - Kom Ombo - Herdiab

Visit of Gebel Silsileh, both archaeological site and the most important sandstone quarry in Egypt. Placed under the protection of the god Hapy, this quarry provided the sandstone for almost all the temples of Upper Egypt. On the western bank of the river appears a sanctuary carved out of the rock, dedicated to the god Horemheb and to seven other deities, hence the local god Sobek. Discovery on foot of the old quarry before continuing the cruise to Kom Ombo. Dedicated to two deities, Sobek the crocodile in the south and Horus the falcon in the north, the temple of Kom Ombo has a perfectly symmetrical architecture. Erected on a hill by three Ptolemies, the Kom Ombo complex is surrounded by a surrounding wall covered with reliefs. Return to the boat to continue up the river to the island of Herdiab for dinner.

Aswan

Breakfast on board and morning arrival in Aswan. Visit of the temple of Philae on the island of Agilka, one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Egypt. Begun by Pharaoh Nectanebo I during the XXX Dynasty and completed by the Romans, it is the main sanctuary dedicated to Isis. After Philae the visits continue with the high dam and the unfinished obelisk. Lunch and dinner on board. In the evening, option sound and light show at the temple of Philaé.

Aswan

Free morning in town.

Aswan

Free day in Aswan with breakfast included.

Aswan

Free day in Aswan with breakfast included.

Aswan

Breakfast then according to flight schedules, transfer to the airport.

Dahabiya Queen Tyi II

The Dahabyia Queen Tiy II is based on the design of an original Dahabiya from the late 18th to the early 19th century. This traditional boat relies on the currents of the river and the wind to navigate the Nile in peace.

Sofitel Legends Old Cataract 5*

Located in the Nubian Desert, on the banks of the Nile, facing Elephantine Island, the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract 5 * offers elegant rooms and suites. It has indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

Sofitel Winter Palace 5*

This prestigious hotel, a superb example of Victorian architecture, is located within walking distance of the temples of Luxor and boasts top-of-the-range amenities.

Transport and transport

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

Complete your visits

  • Sound / Light in Karnak: 35 € adult / 18 € child 
  • Sound / Light in Philae: 40 € adult / 20 € child 
  • Abu Simbel by car: 95 € adult / 75 € child Abu 
  • Simbel by flight: 320 € adult / 290 € child 
  • Hot air balloon in Luxor 120 € adult / 100 € child

Sanitary measures

A mandatory PCR test performed 96h before the date of your departure is to be presented on site.

We provide you with a list of laboratorieswith appointment in Franceandwithout appointment in the Paris regionnon-exhaustive in order to carry out your PCR test. You are invited to anticipate the appointment as much as possible, 96 hours before the flight. You can also contact a laboratory near you.

On site, measures are applied to ensure that travel is carried out in compliance with health conditions and barrier gestures among them:


  • 1 bottle of hydroalcoholic gel of 75 ml / person provided on arrival
  • 2 protective masks distributed per day and per person.
  • Accommodation occupancy rate limited to 50%
  • Cleaning and disinfection of accommodation on each arrival
  • Explanation of guides by headset and microphone, to allow distance (tour groups of 10 participants maximum)
  • Coaches capacity during transfers reduced to 50%


Rest assured that all efforts are made to ensure that your trip takes place in compliance with sanitary conditions and that you can enjoy the wonders of Egypt with peace of mind.


The price includes

  • Domestic flights
  • Reception and assistance at the arrival airport
  • Round trip airport / boat / hotel / airport transfer to Aswan and Luxor
  • Accommodation 5 nights aboard the Dahabyia Queen Tyi II in All Inclusive (excluding alcohol), 3 nights with breakfast at the Old Cataract 5 * in Aswan and 2 nights with breakfast at the Winter Palace 5 * in Luxor.
  • The services of French speaking Egyptologist guides
  • The package for visits and entry to the sites mentioned in the program.
  • Airport taxes and administration fees

The price does not include

  • International flights
  • Porters, guides, boat crew and tips (50 € / person compulsory and to be paid on site in cash)
  • Drinks, bar fees and personal expenses.
  • Visa fees 28 € to be paid on arrival

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