Luxor (Safaga)

Explore la belleza y el misterio de los antiguos templos y las tumbas de Egipto durante este inolvidable viaje a Luxor.

Along the way, you will visit the Karnak, Luxor and Hatshepsut Temples, Colossi of Memnon and both the Valley of the Kings and the Queens.

Día 1

Upon disembarking the ship in Safaga, meet your guide and depart for the 3.5-hour drive to Luxor.

Upon arrival you will enjoy lunch then visit the Karnak temple.

Located about two miles north of the Luxor Temple but connected to it by an impressive avenue of sphinxes, the Karnak Temple was the most important sanctuary of ancient Egypt, and the heart of the cult of the god Amon. Cada faraón realizó su propia contribución al templo durante los siguientes 2.000 años.

Los ptolomeos levantaron el primer gran pilón. Past the second pylon, which is guarded by a pair of huge statues of Ramses II, you will find the great hypo-style hall, the largest hall of any temple in the world. It spans 50,000 square feet and contains 134 enormous columns. You may notice that some of the columns still have traces of the brilliant paint that originally covered them. The third pylon leads to the centre court, and past the fourth pylon is the 97-foot-high obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, carved from a solid piece of pink granite.

A medida que atraviesa los pilonos y las plazas, viajará en el tiempo hasta la parte más antigua del templo, construida por los faraones del reino medio alrededor del 2000 a.C. En el extremo sur del templo descubrirá el lago sagrado, donde los botes ceremoniales participaban del culto a Amón.

AVISO: Cameras and video cameras are permitted inside the Karnak Temple free of charge.

Following Karnak Temple visit you will visit the Luxor Temple, which was originally built during the reign of Amenophis the III and then expanded by Ramses II, who added a statue of himself and two obelisks.

Today, only one of the statues remains at the Luxor Temple; Mohamed Ali gave the other one to Louis Philippe in 1831 and it is displayed at the Concorde in Paris. After Alexander, the Great rebuilt the sanctuary in the 4th century B.C., the Romans subsequently rebuilt portions of it, and then the Muslims built a mosque in the temple.

AVISO: Cameras and video cameras are permitted inside Luxor Temple free-of-charge.

Transfer to your hotel for check in before departing for a visit to the Luxor Museum.

This marvelous museum overlooks the west bank of the Nile River and has an amazing collection of ancient artifacts. Displays range from magnificent pharaonic art to items used in everyday life, such as pottery and jewelry, including a carefully selected assortment of items from the Theban temples and necropolis.

Back to your hotel, enjoy a buffet dinner before retiring for the evening.

DÍA 2

Following a morning buffet breakfast, you will cross over the Nile to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, hidden in the foothills of the Gourma Mountains. More than 60 tombs of pharaohs and noble people have been excavated in this valley. Los nombres y títulos de los reyes se encuentran inscritos en las tumbas, junto con sus imágenes y estatuas. Entre las dinastías XVIII y XX, los reyes abandonaron el área de Menfis y construyeron sus tumbas en Tebas.

Enjoy a special visit to the longest and one of the most beautiful tombs in the valley known as Seti I Tomb. It is still recognized as an elaborately decorated monument from the times of Seti I and his son, Ramesses II.

The most fascinating aspects of the tomb are the well-crafted decorations that brought antiquity to vivid life.

Next you will visit King Tutankhamun's tomb where his mummy still rests, and if time permits, you may be able to have a look into one or two other tombs in the area.

AVISO: Mobile cameras, regular cameras and video cameras are not permitted inside Seti 1st & King Tut tombs.

Mobile cameras are allowed and free of charge inside other valley tombs.

Continuing on, enjoy a photo stop at the Hatshepsut Temple, whose unique design features a series of grand terraces extending up a cliff with rows of square granite columns blending in with the mountainside.

From here, you will proceed for a visit to Valley of the Queens where you will be visiting Queen Nefertari’s Tomb known for its lavish decoration and colors – it is one of the largest and most spectacular in the Valley of the Queens. Nefertari Meritmut was an Egyptian queen and the first of the great royal wife’s (or principal wife) of Ramses the great. The number of visitors here per day is limited and prior permission to visit must be requested.

This has been specially arranged for our group.

AVISO: There are a series of steps (up to 20 steps per chamber) to go down into the various tombs and the ground surrounding the tombs is uneven and dusty. It is also extremely hot here.

Mobile cameras, regular cameras and video cameras are not permitted inside Nefertari tomb.

Next, a photo stop will be made at the Colossi of Memnon. This structure was originally built as a mortuary temple in Thebes and guarded by two gigantic statues on the outer gates. Lo único que sigue existiendo hoy en día son las estatuas de Amenhotep III, de 1.000 toneladas y 23 metros de altura. Though damaged by nature and ancient tourists, the statues are still impressive, nonetheless.

Finally, you will embark on a Dahabeya boat for a cruise along the Nile including lunch. Arriving at your hotel, you will check-out and depart for the 3.5-hours’ drive back to Safaga. Upon arrival, you will proceed directly to the pier and re-embark the ship.

Programa terrestre paso a paso:

Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

Día 1

8:45am Disembark the ship in Safaga

Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

9:00am Depart for the drive to Luxor. The drive is approximately 3.5 hours. Restrooms are available on the bus. No está programada una parada para descansar.

12:30pm Buffet lunch at a deluxe hotel

1:30pm Proceed to Karnak Temple

1:45pm Visit Karnak Temple

3:30pm Proceed to Luxor Temple

3:45pm Visit Luxor Temple

4:45pm Proceed to your hotel for check in

Optional: shopping with your guide for an hour

6:45pm Proceed to the Luxor Museum

7:00pm Visit the Luxor Museum

8:00pm Drive back to the hotel

8:15pm Buffet dinner is served.

Buffet dinner will be served from 7:00pm to 10:00pm for those who opt out of the museum visit

Overnight at the Sonesta St. George Luxor or similar hotel

Día 2

6:00 h: Desayuno tipo bufé en el hotel

7:00am Cross the Nile to the west bank

7:45am Visit the Valley of the Kings including Seti I Tomb and King Tut’s Tomb

9:45am Proceed to Hatshepsut Temple

10:00am Photo stop at Hatshepsut Temple

10:10am Proceed to the Valley of the Queens

10:15am Visit Nefertari’s Tomb

11:00am Proceed to Colossi of Memnon

11:05am Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon

11:10am Proceed to the cruise boat

11:30am Lunch on the Nile boat cruise

12:30pm Arrive at your hotel and check out

1:00pm Drive back to Safaga. The drive is approximately 3.5 hours.

Restrooms are available on the bus. No está programada una parada para descansar.

4:30pm Arrive back in Safaga and rejoin the ship

Pronóstico del tiempo:

Average high-temperature is 39.2°C (102.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F). Make sure to stay hydrated throughout your visit and wear protection from the sun.

Qué debe traer:

Comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, camera, hat, sunscreen

Moneda Local:

Egyptian Pound but USD are widely accepted

Electricidad:

220- 240 V - Adaptors are not available at hotels, please make sure to bring your own should you require one

Luggage information:

A light carry-on is suggested for this one-night stay

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

Passports are required to brought with you on this trip

At this time, Visas are not required for US, EU and Canadian citizens however you should check with your local Egyptian Embassy for further or updated information for your nationality prior to travel

Dirección de los hoteles:

Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor

Gazirat Al Awameyah, Luxor Governorate

Teléfono: +2095 238 2575

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares, y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en el hotel que figura en este programa.

El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:

•1 night at Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor or similar - (Royal club floor – Side Nile View Room)

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer/one glass of local wine with meals

•Entrance fees of all mentioned sites

•English-speaking guide from Safaga port and back

El programa no incluye:

•Any meals or drinks not listed above

• Propinas a guías y choferes

• Gastos personales

•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha de partida. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.

Visit some of the most emblematic buildings in Egypt, including the twin temples at Abu Simbel, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, and explore Cairo’s icons as well as the world’s newest and largest archaeological museum. This is an excellent option for guests who have already visited Luxor.

Aviso: This program is limited to 40 guests. It involves extensive walking over uneven ground and is thus not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or for those who require a wheelchair.

DÍA 1

Upon disembarking the ship at Safaga Port, you will meet the guide and depart for a one-hour drive to the Hurghada airport. A chartered plane will be waiting to take you to Abu Simbel, situated at the southernmost point of Egypt on the western shore of Lake Nasser, just a few kilometers from the border with Sudan.

Upon landing, you will dine at a restaurant before traveling to the village of Abu Simbel. Pharaoh Ramses II ordered the construction of two temples there more than 3,000 years ago. They were carved out of the sandstone rock on the west bank of the Nile River and feature four colossal statues of Ramses at the entryway.

To save these UNESCO World Heritage site temples from the rising waters of the Nile after the Aswan Dam was built in the mid-20th century, they were disassembled block by block and reconstructed on higher ground.

After viewing these awe-inspiring temples, you will board the awaiting plane for a two-hour flight to Cairo. You will then check into the Four Seasons hotel for the evening. A delightful dinner will be served at the hotel.

DÍA 2

Following an early-morning breakfast at the hotel and check-out, you will drive into Old Cairo, where your first visit of the day will be a medieval Islamic fortress known simply as The Citadel. You will also see the adjacent Mosque of Muhammad Ali, which is often called the Alabaster Mosque due to the extensive use of that stone throughout the building. The mosque is the largest such structure built in Cairo during the first half of the 19th century and looks impressive even from a distance.

Next, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological museum. Of all its priceless artifacts, the items from King Tutankhamen’s tomb are the highlight as this is the first time that the full collection has been displayed in one place. Other attractions include pieces from pre-historic times, from the ancient Greek and Roman periods in Egyptian history and the Grand Staircase, which is lined with statues, sphinxes and temples.

Following lunch at a nearby restaurant, you will visit one of the remaining wonders of the ancient world – the great Pyramids and the Sphinx.

The Giza Plateau consists of three major pyramids or tombs, built by the Pharaohs Cheops, his son Chephren and Chephern's son Mykerinus, where their mummified bodies would rest for eternity.

Situated in front of the pyramids of Chephren is the guardian of this ancient mortuary complex: the legendary Great Sphinx. This monumental statue with the body of a lion and head of a human was carved from a single piece of Giza plateau bedrock and is considered a national symbol of both ancient and modern Egypt.

At each site you will have ample time to walk around and take photos, although inside visits are not permitted. Please be aware that there will be vendors selling merchandise and camel rides, which you should do only at your own risk.

Following this enlightening visit, drive to the Cairo Airport for a flight to Hurghada. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the port of Safaga and re-board the ship.

Land Program Step by Step

el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

Day 1 – timing subject to change based on final flight details

7:30am Disembark the ship in Safaga

7:45am Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

8:00am Depart for the drive to Hurghada airport

9:00am Arrive at Hurghada airport and check-in

10:00am Charter flight to Abu Simbel

12:00pm Arrive in Abu Simbel airport and proceed to lunch venue

12:30pm Lunch at a local restaurant

1:30pm Proceed to the Abu Simbel Temple

1:45pm Visit the Abu Simbel Temple

3:30pm Depart for the Abu Simbel airport

3:45pm Arrive at the Abu Simbel airport

4:00pm Charter flight to Cairo

6:00pm Arrive in Cairo airport and collect luggage

6:30pm Proceed to your hotel

7:30pm Check-in at your hotel

8:00pm Dinner at your hotel

Overnight at the Four Seasons Cairo or similar hotel

Day 2 - timing subject to change based on final flight details

7:00am Buffet breakfast at the hotel and check-out

8:00am Proceed to the Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali

8:30am Visit the Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali

9:30am Proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum

10:15am Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

12:15pm Proceed to lunch venue

1:15pm Lunch at the Marriott Mena House or similar venue

2:15pm Proceed to the Pyramids of Giza

2:30pm Visit the Pyramids of Giza

4:30pm Depart for the Sphinx airport

5:15pm Arrive at the Sphinx airport

6:00pm Charter flight to Hurghada

7:00pm Arrive in Hurghada and collect luggage

7:30pm Drive to Safaga

8:30pm Arrive at the port of Safaga and re-board the ship

Pronóstico del tiempo

The average high-temperature is 39.2°C (102.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F). Make sure to stay hydrated throughout your visit and wear protection from the sun.

Qué debe traer

Comfortable, light, loose clothing, good walking shoes, camera, hat and sunscreen.

Moneda Local

Egyptian Pound, but USD are widely accepted.

Electricidad

220-240 V. Bring your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices as adaptors are not available at the hotel.

Equipaje

Domestic flights accommodate one piece of checked (23 kg/50 lbs.) and one carry on (8 kg/17 lbs.) per person. Should you exceed this allowance, you will be required to pay for any excess at the check-in counter.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Requisitos de Documentación y Visa

Passports are required to brought with you on this trip.

At this time, visas are not required for US, EU and Canadian citizens, however, you should check with your local Egyptian Embassy for further or updated information prior to travel.

Hotel

Four Seasons First Residence - Cairo

35 Charles de Gaulle, Oula, Giza District, Giza Governorate 12612

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en el hotel que figura en este programa.

El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:

•1 night at The Four Seasons Cairo or similar (Deluxe Room)

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer/one glass of local wine with meals

•Entrance fees of all mentioned sites

•English-speaking guide throughout

•Economy-class flights per the itinerary (Business class flights not available)

El programa no incluye:

•Any meals or drinks not listed above

• Propinas a guías y choferes

• Gastos personales

•Hotel incidentals including laundry, room service and mini bar

•Excess or overweight luggage on the flights

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda.

Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.

Indulge your senses with some of ancient history’s most renowned relics during this scenic and memorable tour of Egypt. The adventure begins with a journey to the world’s greatest open-air museum, Luxor City where you will be exploring the beauty and mystery of Egypt’s ancient temples and tombs. On the following day, fly to Cairo where your adventure continues with visits to the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

AVISO: This program involves extensive walking over uneven ground and is thus not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or for those who require a wheelchair.

Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

Día 1

Upon disembarking the ship in Safaga, you will be met by your guide and depart for the 3.5-hour drive to Luxor. Restrooms are available on the coach therefore no stops are planned along the way. Coaches are escorted along the way.

Upon arrival in Luxor the group will enjoy lunch before crossing the fabulous Nile River by motor boat and proceed to the West Bank area for a visit to the Valley of the Kings. It is here you will find the remarkable tombs of Egypt's ancient kings, their families and other Egyptian nobility.

Aviso: there is a step or two down into the boat, the boat is fully covered but open on the sides.

Ample time is allotted here for you to fully explore this wonderful site. The ticket you receive will include entry to three tombs of your choice. The ground is uneven and there are many steps to enter each of the various tombs.

Next, it's on to Hatshepsut Temple where there will be a short photo stop. This awesome mortuary temple that was buried under sand for centuries was built by Hatshepsut, the only woman to rule as a Pharaoh. Built into the mountainside, it stands as an incredible monument to the powers held by the pharaohs.

A second photo stop follows at the Colossi of Memnon - two massive statues that originally flanked the entrance to Amenhotep III's mortuary temple. Although the temple itself was destroyed in an earthquake and most of its remnants have long since disappeared, these magnificent statues still stand guard today, albeit over an open field.

Finally, a visit will be made to the Luxor Temple. This renowned ancient structure was originally built during the reign of Amenophis the III and then expanded by Ramses II, who added a statue of himself and two obelisks. En la actualidad, solo queda uno de ellos en el templo de Luxor, el otro fue entregado por Mehemet Ali a Luis Felipe en 1831 y hoy se encuentra en la plaza de la Concordia de París. Después de que Alejandro Magno reconstruyera el santuario en el siglo IV a. C., los romanos continuaron reconstruyendo partes del mismo y los musulmanes construyeron una mezquita en el templo.

Aviso: Se permite el ingreso con cámaras de fotos y de video al templo de Luxor. The ground is uneven here.

Following your visit to the Luxor Temple, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed buffet dinner at your hotel.

Día 2

After an early wake up call, breakfast boxes will be distributed by the hotel before proceeding to the Luxor Airport for a 60-minute flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, considered to be the largest city in Africa and the Middle East, the group will enjoy a buffet breakfast at a deluxe hotel before starting the day’s touring.

Your first visit of the day will be the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Opened in 1902, the museum has over 107 halls displaying the world's largest and richest collection of Egyptian antiquities, including statues, mummies , the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamen. AVISO: there are steps in the museum

After your museum visit, lunch will be offered in a deluxe restaurant before visiting the only remaining wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

The Giza Plateau consists of three major pyramids or tombs, built by the Pharaohs Cheops, his son Chephren and Chephern's son Mykerinus, where their mummified bodies would rest for eternity.

Situated in front of the pyramids of Chephren, is the guardian of this ancient mortuary complex: the legendary Great Sphinx. This monumental statue, with the body of a lion and head of a human, was carved from a single piece of Giza plateau bedrock and is considered a national symbol of both ancient and modern Egypt.

At each site you will have ample time to walk around and take photos although no inside visits are permitted. Please be aware that there will be vendors selling merchandise and camel rides which you should do only at your own risk.

Following the Pyramids visit, drive back to the Cairo Airport for the flight to Hurghada which is located approximately 60 km away from the port of Safaga. Once you have arrived you will be met and transferred to Safaga where you will re-board the ship.

Programa terrestre paso a paso:

Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

Day 1 Timings may vary slightly depending on arrival time of the ship

9:00am Disembark the ship in Safaga

9:15am Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

9:30am Depart for the drive to Luxor. The drive is approximately 3. 5 hours. Restrooms are available on the bus. No está programada una parada para descansar.

1:00pm Buffet lunch at a deluxe hotel

2:00pm Proceed to visit the West Bank by motor boat

2:45pm Visit the Valley of the Kings

4:15pm Proceed to Hatshepsut Temple

4:30pm Photo stop at Hatshepsut Temple

4:40pm Proceed to the Colossi of Memnon

4:45pm Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon

4:50pm Drive back to the East Bank

5:30pm Visit Luxor Temple

6:30pm Proceed to you hotel and check in

7-10pm Buffet dinner served at your hotel

Overnight at the Hilton Luxor Resort or similar hotel

Day 2 – Timings subject to change based on flight details – below is a sample itinerary

4:00am Wake up call, breakfast box provided by the hotel

4:45am Proceed to the Luxor Airport

5:15am Arrive at the Luxor Airport

6:20am Fly to Cairo (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

7:30am Arrive at the Cairo International Airport

8:15am Proceed to a deluxe restaurant for buffet breakfast

9:15am Drive to the Egyptian Museum

10:00am Visit the Egyptian Museum

11:45am Proceed to the Pyramids area

12:30pm Lunch at a deluxe restaurant

1:15pm Drive to the Pyramids of Giza

1:30pm Visit the area surrounding the Pyramids and the Sphinx for photos

Aviso: inside visits are not included

3:15pm Drive to the Cairo Airport

4:30pm Arrive at the Cairo Airport

5:45pm Fly to Hurghada (flight details TBA and subject to change)

6:50pm Arrive in Hurghada

7:30pm Drive to Safaga port

8:30pm Arrive at Safaga port and re-embark the ship

Pronóstico del tiempo:

Luxor 34 C and Cairo 30 C

Qué debe traer:

Comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, camera, hat, sunscreen

Moneda:

Egyptian Pound but USD are widely accepted

Electricidad:

220- 240 V. Adaptors are not available therefore we suggest you bring your own travel adaptor should

you require it.

Equipaje:

Domestic flights accommodate one piece of checked (23 KG) and one carry on (8 kg) per person. Should you exceed this allowance you will be required to pay at the check in counter for any excess.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Alojamiento:

Hilton Luxor Resort or similar hotel

El-Karnak El-Gadid, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Teléfono: +20 100 600 1270

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Documentación:

Passports are required to brought with you on this trip

At this time, Visas are not required for US, EU and Canadian citizens however you should check with your local Egyptian Embassy for further or updated information prior to travel

El programa incluye:

•1 night at the Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa or similar (partial Nile View Room)

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer/one glass of local wine with meals

•Entrance fees, guides and touring as per the itinerary

•Domestic economy class flights per the itinerary

No incluye:

•Any meals and drinks not listed above

•Gratuities

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Overweight or excess luggage fees

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha de partida. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.

Explore la belleza y el misterio de los antiguos templos y las tumbas de Egipto durante este inolvidable viaje a Luxor. Along the way, you will visit the Karnak, Luxor and Hatshepsut Temples, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings.

DÍA 1

Upon disembarking the ship in Safaga, proceed through security screening and then meet your guide and depart for the 3.5-hour drive to Luxor. There are no stops scheduled as there are restrooms on the coaches.

Upon arrival, a stop will be made for lunch after which you will visit the Karnak Temple. Located about two miles north of the Luxor Temple but connected to it by an impressive avenue of sphinxes, the Karnak Temple was the most important sanctuary of ancient Egypt, and the heart of the cult of the god Amon. Cada faraón realizó su propia contribución al templo durante los siguientes 2.000 años.

Los ptolomeos levantaron el primer gran pilón. Past the second pylon, which is guarded by a pair of huge statues of Ramses II, you will find the great hypo-style hall, the largest hall of any temple in the world. It spans 50,000 square feet and contains 134 enormous columns. You may notice that some of the columns still have traces of the brilliant paint that originally covered them. The third pylon leads to the centre court, and past the fourth pylon is the 97-foot-high obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, carved from a solid piece of pink granite.

AVISO: Se permite el ingreso con cámaras de fotos y de video al templo de Karnak (sin cargo).

Next, a visit will be made to the Luxor Temple which was originally built during the reign of Amenophis the III and then expanded by Ramses II, who added a statue of himself and two obelisks.

Today, only one of the statues remains at the Luxor Temple; Mohamed Ali gave the other one to Louis Philippe in 1831 and it is displayed at the Concorde in Paris. After Alexander the Great rebuilt the sanctuary in the 4th century B.C., the Romans subsequently rebuilt portions of it, and then the Muslims built a mosque in the temple. AVISO: Se permite el ingreso con cámaras de fotos y de video al templo de Luxor.

Following your visit to the Luxor Temple, you will be transferred back to your hotel for check-in.

In the evening, you will depart for a spectacular sound and light show at the Karnak Temple. It’s an amazing performance that traces the history of Thebes, including the lives of the pharaohs who built the necropolis. Afterwards, you will return to your hotel for dinner.

Aviso: Dinner will be served from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Guests attending the Sound and Light Show will dine following the show.

DAY 2 –

After a buffet breakfast, you will cross over the Nile to the West Bank for a visit to the Valley of the Kings which is hidden in the foothills of the Gourma Mountains. Se han encontrado más de 60 tumbas de faraones y nobles en este valle. Los nombres y títulos de los reyes se encuentran inscritos en las tumbas, junto con sus imágenes y estatuas. Entre las dinastías XVIII y XX, los reyes abandonaron el área de Menfis y construyeron sus tumbas en Tebas.

Cameras and video cameras may be used during your visit but are not permitted inside the tombs. Mobile cameras are allowed and free of charge during the visit inside the tombs.

AVISO: There are a series of steps (up to approximately 20 steps per chamber) to go down into the various tombs and the ground surrounding the tombs is uneven and dusty. It is also extremely hot here.

Continuing on, enjoy a photo stop at the Hatshepsut Temple, whose unique design features a series of grand terraces extending up a cliff with rows of square granite columns blending in with the mountainside.

Desde aquí, realizaremos una visita a Medinet Habu. Construido por Ramsés III, este santuario es uno de los templos funerarios más interesantes de la ribera oeste. Los relieves a ambos lados de la entrada representan escenas de batalla de Ramsés III, golpeando a un pueblo derrotado, con 86 prisioneros cerca de él. El texto en la parte norte es una descripción de la conquista del rey sobre los libios.

Después de visitar Medinet Habu, realizaremos una parada para tomar fotografías de los colosos de Memnón, construidos originalmente como un templo funerario en Tebas y custodiados por dos gigantescas estatuas. Lo único que sigue existiendo hoy en día son las estatuas de Amenhotep III, de 1.000 toneladas y 23 metros de altura. Si bien fueron dañadas por la naturaleza y los antiguos turistas, las estatuas siguen siendo realmente impresionantes. Cameras and video cameras are permitted inside Habu Temple free-of-charge.

Enjoy a buffet lunch back at your hotel before you depart for the 3.5-hour drive back to Safaga to re-embark the ship.

Programa terrestre paso a paso:

Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Sound and light timing varies depending on week days. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

Día 1

8:30am Disembark the ship in Safaga

8:45am Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

9:00am Depart for the drive to Luxor. The drive is approximately 3.5 hours

Restrooms are available on the bus. No comfort stop is scheduled

12:30pm Buffet lunch at a deluxe hotel

1:30pm Proceed to Karnak Temple

1:45pm Visit Karnak Temple

3:30pm Proceed to Luxor Temple

3:45pm Visit Luxor Temple

4:45pm Proceed to your hotel for check in

5:00pm Check in

Optional: shopping with your guide for an hour

7:30pm Proceed to Karnak Temple

8:00pm English sound and Light show

9:00pm Drive back to the hotel

9:30pm Buffet dinner is served

Buffet dinner will be served from 7:30pm to 10:30pm for those who opt out of sound and light show

Overnight in Luxor

Día 2

6:30am Buffet breakfast at the hotel

7:30am Cross the Nile to the west bank

8:15am Visit the Valley of the Kings including three Tombs

9:45am Proceed to Hatshepsut Temple

10:00am Photo stop at Hatshepsut Temple

10:10am Proceed to Habu Temple

10:15am Visit Habu temple

11:00am Proceed to Colossi of Memnon

11:05am Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon

11:10am Back to your hotel

11:45am Lunch & check out

13:00pm Drive back to Safaga. The drive is approximately 3.5 hours

Restrooms are available on the bus. No comfort stop is scheduled

4:30pm Arrive back in Safaga and rejoin the ship

Pronóstico del tiempo:

Temperatures in Luxor average about 24 degrees C

Qué debe traer:

Comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, camera, hat, sunscreen

Moneda Local:

Egyptian Pound but USD are widely accepted

Electricidad:

220- 240 V - Adaptors are not available at hotels, please make sure to bring your own should you require one

Equipaje:

Carry on suggested for one-night stay

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

Passports must be brought with you on the program

Visas are not required for US, EU and Canadian Citizens

Please check your local Egyptian Embassy for any further information for your nationality

Dirección de los hoteles:

Steigenberger Achti Luxor Hotel

Luxor Governorate

Teléfono: +20 100 447 0503

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares. If you are not notified of any changes before your sailing, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in the program.

El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:

•1 night at Steigenberger Achti hotel or similar – (Nile View Room)

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer/one glass of local wine with meals

•Entrance fees of all mentioned sites

•Private English-speaking guide from Safaga port and back

El programa no incluye:

•Any meals or drinks not listed above

• Propinas a guías y choferes

• Gastos personales

•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Weather appropriate clothing, hats, sunglasses, and flat comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha de partida. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.

Indulge your senses with some of ancient history’s most renowned relics during this scenic and memorable tour of Egypt. The adventure begins with a journey to the world’s greatest open-air museum, Luxor City where you will be exploring the beauty and mystery of Egypt’s ancient temples and tombs. On the following day, fly to Cairo where your adventure continues with visits to the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

AVISO: This program involves extensive walking over uneven ground and is thus not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or for those who require a wheelchair.

DÍA 1

Upon disembarking the ship in Safaga, you will be met by your guide and depart for the 3.5-hour drive to Luxor. Restrooms are available on the coach therefore no stops are planned along the way. Coaches are escorted along the way.

Upon arrival in Luxor the group will enjoy lunch before crossing the fabulous Nile River by motorboat and proceed to the West Bank area for a visit to the Valley of the Kings. It is here you will find the remarkable tombs of Egypt's ancient kings, their families and other Egyptian nobility. Aviso: there is a step or two down into the boat, the boat is fully covered but open on the sides.

Ample time is allotted here for you to fully explore this wonderful site. The ticket you receive will include entry to three tombs of your choice. The ground is uneven and there are many steps to enter each of the various tombs.

Next, it's on to Hatshepsut Temple where there will be a short photo stop. This awesome mortuary temple that was buried under sand for centuries was built by Hatshepsut, the only woman to rule as a Pharaoh. Built into the mountainside, it stands as an incredible monument to the powers held by the pharaohs.

A second photo stop follows at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that originally flanked the entrance to Amenhotep III's mortuary temple. Although the temple itself was destroyed in an earthquake and most of its remnants have long since disappeared, these magnificent statues still stand guard today, albeit over an open field.

Finally, a visit will be made to the Luxor Temple. Esta célebre estructura de la antigüedad fue originalmente construida durante el reinado de Amenofis III y luego fue ampliada por Ramsés II, quien agregó una estatua de él y dos obeliscos. Today, only one of them remains at the Luxor Temple; the other one was given by Mohamed Ali to Louis Philippe in 1831 and is displayed at the Concorde in Paris to this day. Después de que Alejandro Magno reconstruyera el santuario en el siglo IV a. C., los romanos continuaron reconstruyendo partes del mismo y los musulmanes construyeron una mezquita en el templo.

Aviso: Se permite el ingreso con cámaras de fotos y de video al templo de Luxor.

Following your visit to the Luxor Temple, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.

In the evening, enjoy a relaxed buffet dinner at your hotel.

DÍA 2

After an early wake up call, breakfast boxes will be distributed by the hotel before proceeding to the Luxor Airport for a 60-minute flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, considered to be the largest city in Africa and the Middle East, the group will enjoy a buffet breakfast at a deluxe hotel before starting the day’s touring.

Your first visit of the day will be the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Opened in 1902, the museum has over 107 halls displaying the world's largest and richest collection of Egyptian antiquities, including statues, mummies, the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamen. AVISO: there are steps in the museum. Should the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) be open by the time this program takes place, the group will visit this museum instead. It will be the world’s largest archaeological museum with priceless artifacts and items from King Tutankhamen’s tomb.

After your museum visit, you will be visiting the only remaining wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

The Giza Plateau consists of three major pyramids or tombs, built by the Pharaohs Cheops, his son Chephren and Chephern's son Mykerinus, where their mummified bodies would rest for eternity.

Situated in front of the pyramids of Chephren, is the guardian of this ancient mortuary complex: the legendary Great Sphinx. This monumental statue, with the body of a lion and head of a human, was carved from a single piece of Giza plateau bedrock and is considered a national symbol of both ancient and modern Egypt.

At each site you will have ample time to walk around and take photos although no inside visits are permitted. Please be aware that there will be vendors selling merchandise and camel rides which you should do only at your own risk.

Lunch will be offered in a deluxe restaurant before drive back to Cairo Airport for the flight to Hurghada which is located approximately 60 km away from the port of Safaga.

Once you have arrived you will be met and transferred to Safaga where you will re-board the ship.

Programa terrestre paso a paso:

Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

Día 1

8:30am Disembark the ship in Safaga

8:45am Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

9:00am Depart for the drive to Luxor. The drive is approximately 3. 5 hours. Restrooms are

available on the bus. No está programada una parada para descansar.

12:30pm Buffet lunch at a deluxe hotel.

1:30pm Proceed to visit the West Bank by motorboat

2:15pm Visit the Valley of the Kings

3:45pm Proceed to Hatshepsut Temple

4:00pm Photo stop at Hatshepsut Temple

4:10pm Proceed to the Colossi of Memnon

4:15pm Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon

4:20pm Drive back to the East Bank

5:00pm Visit Luxor Temple

6:00pm Proceed to your hotel and check in

Optional: shopping with your guide for an hour

7-10pm Buffet dinner served at your hotel

Overnight at the Hilton Luxor or similar hotel

Day 2 - Timings subject to change based on flight details – below is a sample itinerary

4:00am Wake up call, breakfast box provided by the hotel

4:45am Proceed to the Luxor Airport

5:15am Arrive at the Luxor Airport

6:30am Fly to Cairo (Charter Flight details TBA and subject to change)

7:30am Arrive at the Cairo International Airport

8:15am Proceed for breakfast

8:45am Breakfast at deluxe restaurant

9:30am Proceed to the Egyptian Museum

9:45am Visit the Egyptian Museum

11:30am Proceed to the Pyramids area

12:15pm Visit the area surrounding the Pyramids and the Sphinx for photos

2:15pm Proceed for lunch – 15 min

2:30pm Lunch at a deluxe restaurant

3:30pm Drive to the Cairo Airport

4:30pm Arrive at the Cairo Airport

5:30pm Fly to Hurghada (Charter Flight details TBA and subject to change)

6:30pm Arrive in Hurghada

7:00pm Drive to Safaga port

8:00pm Arrive at Safaga port and re-embark the ship

Pronóstico del tiempo:

The average high-temperature is 39.2°C (102.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F). Make sure to stay hydrated throughout your visit and wear protection from the sun.

Qué debe traer:

Comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, camera, hat, sunscreen

Moneda Local:

Egyptian Pound but USD are widely accepted

Electricidad:

220- 240 V - Adaptors are not available at hotels, please make sure to bring your own should you require one

Luggage information:

Domestic flights accommodate one piece of checked (23 KG) and one carry on (8 kg) per person. Should

you exceed this allowance you will be required to pay at the check in counter for any excess.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

Documentación:

Passports are required to brought with you on this trip

At this time, Visas are not required for US, EU and Canadian citizens however you should check with your local Egyptian Embassy for further or updated information prior to travel

Alojamiento:

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa or similar hotel

13 El Karnak El Gadid St, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tel: +2010 0600 1270

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares, y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en el hotel que figura en este programa.

El programa incluye

•One night at Hilton Luxor Resort or similar (Partial Nile View Room)

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer/one glass of local wine with meals

•Entrance fees of all mentioned sites

•Private English-speaking guide from Safaga port and back

•Domestic economy class flights per the itinerary

El Programa No Incluye lo Siguiente:

•Any meals or drinks not listed above

• Propinas a guías y choferes

• Gastos personales

•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

•Excess or overweight luggage on the flights

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha de partida. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.

Explore la belleza y el misterio de los antiguos templos y las tumbas de Egipto durante este inolvidable viaje a Luxor. Along the way, you will visit the Karnak, Luxor and Hatshepsut Temples, Colossi of Memnon and both the Valley of the Kings and the Queens.

Día 1

Upon disembarking the ship in Safaga, you will be met and depart for the 3.5-hours’ drive to Luxor.

Upon arrival you will enjoy lunch then visit the Karnak temple.

Located about two miles north of the Luxor Temple, but connected to it by an impressive avenue of sphinxes, the Karnak Temple was the most important sanctuary of ancient Egypt, and the heart of the cult of the god Amon. Cada faraón realizó su propia contribución al templo durante los siguientes 2.000 años.

Los ptolomeos levantaron el primer gran pilón. Past the second pylon, which is guarded by a pair of huge statues of Ramses II, you will find the great hypo-style hall, the largest hall of any temple in the world. It spans 50,000 square feet and contains 134 enormous columns. You may notice that some of the columns still have traces of the brilliant paint that originally covered them. The third pylon leads to the centre court, and past the fourth pylon is the 97-foot-high obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, carved from a solid piece of pink granite.

A medida que atraviesa los pilonos y las plazas, viajará en el tiempo hasta la parte más antigua del templo, construida por los faraones del reino medio alrededor del 2000 a.C. En el extremo sur del templo descubrirá el lago sagrado, donde los botes ceremoniales participaban del culto a Amón.

AVISO: Cameras and video cameras are permitted inside the Karnak Temple free of charge.

Following Karnak Temple visit you will visit the Luxor Temple, which was originally built during the reign of Amenophis the III and then expanded by Ramses II, who added a statue of himself and two obelisks.

Today, only one of the statues remains at the Luxor Temple; Mohamed Ali gave the other one to Louis Philippe in 1831 and it is displayed at the Concorde in Paris. After Alexander the Great rebuilt the sanctuary in the 4th century B.C., the Romans subsequently rebuilt portions of it, and then the Muslims built a mosque in the temple.

AVISO: Cameras and video cameras are permitted inside Luxor Temple free-of-charge.

Transfer to your hotel for check in before departing for a visit to the Luxor Museum.

This marvelous museum overlooks the west bank of the Nile River and has an amazing collection of ancient artifacts. Displays range from magnificent pharaonic art to items used in everyday life, such as pottery and jewelry, including a carefully selected assortment of items from the Theban temples and necropolis.

Back to your hotel, enjoy a buffet dinner before retiring for the evening.

DÍA 2

Following a morning buffet breakfast, you will cross over the Nile to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, hidden in the foothills of the Gourma Mountains. More than 60 tombs of pharaohs and noblemen have been excavated in this valley. Los nombres y títulos de los reyes se encuentran inscritos en las tumbas, junto con sus imágenes y estatuas. Entre las dinastías XVIII y XX, los reyes abandonaron el área de Menfis y construyeron sus tumbas en Tebas.

Enjoy a special visit to the longest and one of the most beautiful tombs in the valley known as Seti I Tomb. It is still recognized as an elaborately decorated monument from the times of Seti I and his son, Ramesses II.

The most fascinating aspects of the tomb are the well-crafted decorations that brought antiquity to vivid life.

Next you will visit King Tutankhamun's tomb where his mummy still rests, and if time permits, you may be able to have a look into one or two other tombs in the area.

AVISO: Mobile cameras, regular cameras and video cameras are not permitted inside Seti 1st & King Tut tombs.

Mobile cameras are allowed and free of charge inside other valley tombs.

Continuing on, enjoy a photo stop at the Hatshepsut Temple, whose unique design features a series of grand terraces extending up a cliff with rows of square granite columns blending in with the mountainside.

From here, you will proceed for a visit to Valley of the Queens where you will be visiting Queen Nefertari’s Tomb known for its lavish decoration and colors – it is one of the largest and most spectacular in the Valley of the Queens. Nefertari Meritmut, was an Egyptian queen and the first of the great royal wife’s (or principal wife) of Ramses the great. The number of visitors here per day is limited and prior permission to visit must be requested.

This has been specially arranged for our group.

AVISO: There are a series of steps (up to 20 steps per chamber) to go down into the various tombs and the ground surrounding the tombs is uneven and dusty. It is also extremely hot here.

Mobile cameras, regular cameras and video cameras are not permitted inside Nefertari tomb.

Next, a photo stop will be made at the Colossi of Memnon. This structure was originally built as a mortuary temple in Thebes and guarded by two gigantic statues on the outer gates. Lo único que sigue existiendo hoy en día son las estatuas de Amenhotep III, de 1.000 toneladas y 23 metros de altura. Si bien fueron dañadas por la naturaleza y los antiguos turistas, las estatuas siguen siendo realmente impresionantes.

Finally, you will embark on a Dahabeya boat for a cruise along the Nile including lunch. Arriving at your hotel, you will check-out and depart for the 3.5-hours’ drive back to Safaga. Upon arrival, you will proceed directly to the pier and re-embark the ship.

Programa terrestre paso a paso:

Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

NOTE below times are approximate and may change slightly depending on your ship's arrival and departure time.

Día 1

8:45am Disembark the ship in Safaga

Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

9:00am Depart for the drive to Luxor. The drive is approximately 3.5 hours. Restrooms are available on the bus. No está programada una parada para descansar.

12:30pm Buffet lunch at a deluxe hotel.

1:30pm Proceed to Karnak temple

1:45pm Visit Karnak Temple

3:30pm Proceed to Luxor temple

3:45pm Visit Luxor Temple

4:45pm Proceed to your hotel for check in

5:00pm Check in.

Optional: shopping with your guide for an hour

6:45pm Proceed to the Luxor Museum

7:00pm Visit the Luxor Museum

8:00pm Drive back to the hotel

8:15pm Buffet dinner is served.

Buffet dinner will be served from 7:00pm to 10:00pm for those who opt out of the museum visit

Overnight in Luxor

Día 2

6:00 h: Desayuno tipo bufé en el hotel

7:00am Cross the Nile to the west bank

7:45am Visit the Valley of the Kings including Seti I Tomb and King Tut’s Tomb

9:45am Proceed to Hatshepsut temple

10:00am Photo stop at Hatshepsut temple

10:10am Proceed to the Valley of the Queens

10:15am Visit Nefertari’s Tomb

11:00am Proceed to Colossi of Memnon

11:05am Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon

11:10am Proceed to the cruise boat

11:30am Lunch on the Nile boat cruise

12:30pm Arrive at your hotel and check out

1:00pm Drive back to Safaga. The drive is approximately 3.5 hours.

Restrooms are available on the bus. No está programada una parada para descansar.

4:30pm Arrive back in Safaga and rejoin the ship

Pronóstico del tiempo:

24 degrees C / 75 degrees F

Qué debe traer:

Comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, camera, hat, sunscreen

Moneda Local:

Egyptian Pound but USD are widely accepted

Electricidad:

220- 240 V - Adaptors are not available at hotels, please make sure to bring your own should you require one

Luggage information:

Carry on suggested for one-night stay

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

Passports are required to brought with you on this trip

At this time, Visas are not required for US, EU and Canadian citizens however you should check with your local Egyptian Embassy for further or updated information for your nationality prior to travel

Dirección de los hoteles:

Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor

Gazirat Al Awameyah, Luxor Governorate

Teléfono: +2095 238 2575

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:

•1 night at Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor or similar - (Royal club floor – Side Nile View Room)

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer/one glass of local wine with meals

•Entrance fees of all mentioned sites

•English-speaking guide from Safaga port and back

El programa no incluye:

•Any meals or drinks not listed above

• Propinas a guías y choferes

• Gastos personales

•Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha de partida. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.