Program Two : Abu Simbel / Aswan ( 04 Nights / 05 Days )
Abu Simbel / Aswan ( 04
Nights / 05 Days )
DAY 01 :-
Arrival in Abu Simbel to board the boat . Lunch on
board .
Visit the Abu Simbel temples, symbol of the international
campaign
for the salvage of the Nubian Monuments : the temples of Ramses
II & His
beloved wife Nefertari. A welcome Cocktail will served in.
Compulsory
Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel Temple, followed by a
candlelight
dinner on board & Overnight.
DAY 02 :-
For those who would like to watch the spectacular
sunrise at Abu Simbel
please enjoy an early morning visit to the temples . Lunch is
served while
sailing to Kasr Ibrim, arrival to Kasr Ibrim, sole vestige of
the distant past
of Nubia in its original location. During the Pharaonic period,
this hill was
dominated by a Citadel & throughout the medieval era. The summit
of the
hill was dominated by a Cathedral of which we can still admire
some
Roman arches.
Sailing to Amada & a cocktail will be served on the top deck
overlooking
the its temples of Amada & Overnight.
DAY 03 :-
Visit the temple of Amada of the XVIIIth dynasty, built
during the reign of
Thohotmosis III, Amenophis III & Thohotmosis IV, also visit the
Hemi-Spoces
of Derr, dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun & the tomb of
Penout
viceroy of Nubia. A relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua.
Cocktail & Overnight at Wadi El Seboua.
DAY 04:-
Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua. The Temple of Wadi El
Seboua dedicated
by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra & Ra Harmakis, the Temple
of
Dakka, dedicated to the God Thot of divine wisdom, lord of times
& Science
master of Literature. Visit the Greco - Roman Temple of
Maharakka.
Sail to Aswan & crossing of the Tropic of Cancer.
After lunch visit the Kalabsha Temple with its Pharaonic aspect,
remodeled
into the Greco- Roman style & dedicated to the God Mandoulis,
also visit
the Hemi - Speos of Beit El Wali, erected to Honour the Goddess
Isis.
Overnight in Aswan
DAY 05 :-
After breakfast,end of your Cruise & Disembarkation.