Program Three : Abu Simbel / Aswan ( 03 Nights / 04 Days )
Abu Simbel / Aswan ( 03
Nights / 04 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 temple of Ramses II & his beloved wife Nefertari.
A welcome
cocktail will served in. Compulsory Sound & Light Show at Abu8
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. Breakfast 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 Citedal & throughout the Medival era. The summit
of the hill
was dominated by a Cathedral of which we can still admire some
Roman
Arches. Lunch will be served while sailing to Amada, visit the
temple of
Amada of the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reign of
Thohotmosis III,
Amenophis III & Thohotmosis IV, also visit the Hemi-Spocs 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 .
DAY 03 :-
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 while dining & Overnight on board
DAY 04 :-
Disembarkation after breakfast. 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
by Ramses II
in the beginning of high reign, erected to honour the Goddess
Isis