Ägypten mit Kairo, Luxor, Assuan & Nilkreuzfahrt 10 Tage

-This morning, join your expert  Egyptologist for an exploration of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to view its huge collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. home to the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Spend 2 hours exploring treasures that span thousands of years, including the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun. Discover mummies, statues, and relics with your guide's expert insights into Egypt's ancient past.

-View the Royal Mummies, and countless other artifacts, as you tour the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

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Over Night In Cairo. 

Today, roam the Giza Plateau, site of the pyramids of Mykerinos and Chephren as well as the Great Pyramid, built in the Fourth Dynasty (approximately 2690 BC). Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary structures, and marvel at the massive stones used to construct them. Then, view the Great Sphinx backdropped by the pyramids, a setting that has captured the imaginations of adventurers for centuries.

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Over Night In Cairo. 

Fly to Luxor, site of the ancient city of Thebes. Begin your full day of exploring by visiting the striking Temple of Luxor. View the three large statues of Ramses II along the front of the temple pylons, the Courtyard of Ramses II and the Colonnade of Amenhotep III, with its 50-foot-high columns. Walk in their shadows, as visitors have done since antiquity, and ponder the astonishing feats of engineering it took to create them. this time visiting the Temple of Karnak, where generations of pharaohs wished to record their names. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, strolling among its expertly aligned columns, which soar 80 feet high.  Then, step aboard your cruise renowned for the warmth and attentiveness of its service staff. Enjoy lunch on board.

This afternoon, cruise to Esna and Crossing the Esna-lock.

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OVER NIGHT IN CRUISE. 

disembarking to explore the west bank of the Nile river and the Necropolis of Thebes, and view the Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the architecturally stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s first female pharaoh and regarded today as one of its most successful. Carry on to the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of the pharaohs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a period of 500 years beginning in the 16th century BC, tombs were built along this valley for pharaohs and nobles, including that of “the boy king,” Tutankhamun. Enter the tomb of Tutankhamun — found in 1922 by British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter — to discover the secrets of this storied chamber. Next, descend into the beautifully decorated tomb of Seti I, the father of Ramses II, one of the best-preserved tombs in the valley.

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Over Night In Luxor. 

Today, view the Temple of Horus, falcon-headed god of the sky. Built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III, this amazingly well-preserved and colorful structure reveals what temple worship in ancient Egypt was like. Back on board, learn to prepare local dishes during a Chef ’s Table experience: a cooking lesson with an onboard chef. Later this afternoon, enjoy a refreshing Scenic Sundowner as you cruise to Kom Ombo. Disembark at Kom Ombo (hill of gold) to visit the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god), whom some ancient Egyptians considered the creator of the world. View the mummified remains of several crocodiles that once basked along the ancient Nile shore, just as their descendants do today.

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OVER NIGHT IN CRUISE. 

Today,  to Abu Simbel and discover the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh. Perhaps even more impressive, this entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Return to Cairo for an evening at leisure.

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Your final day begins with a check-out from your accommodation. Your tour guide will then lead you to explore Aswan's top attractions, starting with the remarkable High Dam. Built in 1960 AD, this engineering marvel played a crucial role in protecting Egypt from floods and droughts. Next, you'll visit the stunning Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to the island of Agilkia. The temple's history and architecture will leave you in awe. Finally, after a day of exploration and discovery, you'll be transferred to the airport 

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OVER NIGHT IN CAIRO. 

Drive to Sakkara, site of hundreds of tombs and 14 pyramids, including the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. After lunch, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities:

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1-Discover Coptic Cairo, visiting a church built where the Holy Family stayed, as well as St. Barbara and the Church of the Virgin Mary.

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2-Tour Islamic Cairo, including a walk in El-Moaz Street, and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

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OVER NIGHT IN CAIRO. 

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart.

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