Egypt – Day 8
Aswan – Nile River Cruise
Today’s Itinerary
Have an early start with a private transfer to the airport for your short flight to Aswan. Upon your arrival, drive straight to board your cruise ship. After settling in to your cabin, disembark for a guided trip to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. The latter is a special site – a shrine to Isis, where your guide will explain how UNESCO took steps to relocate and save it from flooding. Later in the afternoon, take an Egyptian Felucca to sail on the Nile, passing by the Elephantine Island, and step ashore the Botanical Gardens on the Kitchener Island.
Flight – Nile Air NP081 (Duration: 1.5 hours) Departs at 7:20.
Breakfast, Lunch on ship, Dinner on ship
M/S Crown Empress (5 star), Deluxe Cabin
MS Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise is a 5 Star deluxe Nile cruise. Boasting elegant suites, each with a large panoramic window, it offers you the utmost comfort and luxury. The large sun deck is equipped with a large swimming pool. The boat also has a gym, laundry service, and much more.
Philae Temple
Located on Agilika Island about 550 meters from its original home on Philae Island, the Philae Temple was dismantled and reassembled in the wake of the High Dam. The temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is in a beautiful setting which has been landscaped to match its original site.
Botanical Gardens
Located on the other side of Elephantine Island from Aswan, the Botanical Garden is a perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon in the shade. This island was given to Lord Kitchener for his campaigns in the Sudan, he moved there and created his garden, importing plants and trees from all over the world.
High Dam
located near Aswan, the world famous High Dam was an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. The Dam is 11,811 feet long, 3215 feet thick at the base and 364 feet tall. Today it provides irrigation and electricity for the whole Egypt and wonderful views for visitors.
Get Some Sleep!
Tomorrow Temples!