Egypt - From A to Z! Luxury Nile Cruise + Cairo + Hurghada

On the banks of the Nile, where the river draws a green strip in the desert, stand the Temple of Horus in Edfu - the best preserved in Egypt - and the double temple in Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-headed god Sobek.

Edfu and Kom Ombo - two jewel temples on the banks of the Nilenorth of Aswan.

Kom Ombo rises majestically right on the river bank. This is an unusual double temple, dedicated both to the crocodile god Sobek and to the falcon god Horus (Heru-Ur) - with two entrances, two shrines and perfect symmetry to the main axis, and on both sides of the entrance pylon the statues of the gods were erected. The temple stands on the site of the ancient city of Pa-Sebek - the "ownership of Sobek". Its foundations were laid by Ptolemy VI around 180–145. e.g. n. It was finally completed in the Roman era. Nearby is the small Crocodile Museum with mummified sacred crocodiles.

We continue to the Temple of Horus in Edfu - one of the best preserved temples in all of Egypt, with truly impressive dimensions and a huge, 36-meter entry pole.

Its construction began in 237. e.g. n. It is. and lasted for almost two centuries under the Ptolemaic dynasty, being completed under Ptolemy XII. According to tradition, the temple was built on the site of the mythical battle between Horus and Seth. It was built of sandstone and for centuries it was buried by the desert sands - above them were only the tops of the pylons.

That is why it is still preserved almost entirely, and the inscriptions on its walls are a valuable source of knowledge about the language, mythology and religion of the Greco-Roman period in Ancient Egypt.

Why it is worth

The excursion is included in the price and shows you two of the most beautiful temples along the Nile, guarding reliefs and legends from the time of the Ptolemies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip?
The duration and time of departure are confirmed at the time of registration.

What is included in the price?
The price includes: transport, guided tour in Bulgarian, entrance fees to the sites.

What is not included in the price?
Not included: personal expenses. We recommend carrying some cash for entrance fees, tastings and souvenirs.

What should I take with me?
Comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a bottle of water and some cash for tips, extra entrance fees and souvenirs. For visiting mosques and churches, shoulders and knees should be covered, and for ladies it is good to have a scarf.

Aswan is the most serene and poetic city on the Nile - felukes with white sails, granite islands and sand dunes that descend to the water. Here the High Wall and the Great Dam tell of man's courage to tame the great river.

Aswan - where the Nile is most beautiful. Granite islands, white sails of feluks and a golden desert that descends to the blue water - Aswan is one of the most picturesque cities of Egypt.

The tour starts from High Wall (High Dam) the Nasser Dam - an engineering marvel of the twentieth (XX) century. It is located about 7 km above the Low Wall, completed in 1902. and repeatedly reconstructed, and increases the volume of formations of the two walls dam "Nasser" - one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. The main purpose of the Aswan dams is to regulate the uneven course of the Nile, to prevent annual destructive flooding, and to create a supply of water for agriculture during periods of drought. They also power powerful hydroelectric power plants, and their construction has a huge impact on Egypt's economy and culture.

The guided tour ends with the Temple of Isis in Philae - one of the most romantic temples in Egypt, which is reached by boat. It was originally located on the island of Philae, which today is flooded by the waters of the dam. The temple was saved and transported stone by stone to the island of Agilika thanks to a large-scale rescue operation by UNESCO.

Why it is worth

The excursion is included in the price and introduces you to the engineering miracle that changed the life of Egypt, and to the most beautiful section of the Nile.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip?
The duration and time of departure are confirmed at the time of registration.

What is included in the price?
The price includes: transport, guided tour in Bulgarian, entrance fees to the sites.

What is not included in the price?
Not included: personal expenses. We recommend carrying some cash for entrance fees, tastings and souvenirs.

What should I take with me?
Comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a bottle of water and some cash for tips, extra entrance fees and souvenirs. For visiting mosques and churches, shoulders and knees should be covered, and for ladies it is good to have a scarf.

The pyramids of Giza rise above the sand as they did thousands of years ago, and the Sphinx continues to preserve its mystery. Cairo welcomes you with the noise of the Nile and the feeling that you are touching eternity.

Cairo - the day you will stand in front of the pyramids.

We begin at the Giza Plateau – with the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the only surviving one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Since their construction, they have embodied the mystery of the ancient world and inspired remarkable theories. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the oldest at Giza and the largest in the world. It was built around 2500 BCE from nearly 2.3 million limestone blocks weighing an average of 2.75 tonnes each. The three smaller pyramids nearby belong to Khufu’s queens or sisters. Close by stands the enigmatic Sphinx with the body of a lion, the face of a man, and a king's beard that has guarded the necropolis for millennia.

On the way, we will visit a perfume factory of natural essences and a factory for original papyrus, and then you will have lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant.

In the afternoon - The Grand Egyptian Museum (Egyptian Museum), about 2 km from the pyramids - the largest archaeological museum in the world, dedicated to a civilization. The huge statue of Ramesses II, the royal treasures including the golden treasures of Tutankhamun, and over 100 000 artifacts in halls that tell the story of Ancient Egypt from dawn to sunset.

Why it is worth

The excursion is included in the price and takes you to the only surviving miracle of the ancient world - a moment that every traveler dreams of experiencing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip?
The duration and time of departure are confirmed at the time of registration.

What is included in the price?
The price includes: transfer by excellent bus, guided tour in Bulgarian language, entrance fees for the Egyptian museum and the pyramids, lunch.

What is not included in the price?
Not included: drinks during lunch, personal expenses. We recommend carrying some cash for entrance fees, tastings and souvenirs.

What should I take with me?
Comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a bottle of water and some cash for tips, extra entrance fees and souvenirs. For visiting mosques and churches, shoulders and knees should be covered, and for ladies it is good to have a scarf.

Luxor is the largest open-air museum in the world - the temples of Karnak and Luxor, colossus, obelisks and the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs waited for eternity.

Luxor - ancient Thebes, the capital of the Pharaohs and the largest open-air museum in the world. We leave the hotel early in the morning to feel the magic of this place still fresh.

The East Coast: the Temple Complex Karnak - the largest religious complex of Ancient Egypt, built and expanded for centuries. Among the gigantic columns of the Hypostyle Hall and the monumental pylons, you will feel the scale and power of one of the greatest civilizations in history. We will also see the remains of the Temple of Luxoronce connected to Karnak by an alley of sphinxes.

The West Coast: The Valley of the Kings - 62 tombs carved deep into the rocks and painted with the way to the afterlife (visited 3); the Colossi of Memnon - two stone giants of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who have been guarding the desert for millennia; and Deir el - Bahri - the amazing temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh, erected in terraces among the vertical rocks.

A day when history comes to life before your eyes, and memories will bring you back to Egypt again and again.

Why it is worth

The excursion is included in the price and takes you to the heart of the Egyptian civilization, with a guide and translation into Bulgarian.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip?
The duration and time of departure are confirmed at the time of registration.

What is included in the price?
The price includes: two-way transfer, guided tour with translation into Bulgarian and lunch.

What is not included in the price?
Not included: drinks during lunch, personal expenses. We recommend carrying some cash for entrance fees, tastings and souvenirs.

What should I take with me?
Comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a bottle of water and some cash for tips, extra entrance fees and souvenirs. For visiting mosques and churches, shoulders and knees should be covered, and for ladies it is good to have a scarf.

The sky above Luxor is pinking, the balloon is quietly rising, and beneath you the Nile shines like a silver ribbon between the green fields and the desert. The valley of kings and temples are revealed from above in the soft morning gold.

Balloon flight over Luxor - silence, sky and sunrise over the Valley of the Kings. One of the most romantic experiences that Egypt can give you.

Even in the dark, we take you from the hotel and boat across the Nile to the west coast while you sip refreshing coffee or tea. At the point of departure, the huge colored balloons are slowly filled with hot air, and then the moment comes - you separate from the ground almost silently.

The flight lasts between 30 and 35 minutes. Beneath you are the temples, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the green strip of the Nile, surrounded by the golden desert, until the sun rises and colors everything in pink and gold. A sight that takes your breath away and stays in your heart forever.

After landing, we collect you from the place where the balloon landed, and take a boat back to the hotel. A lifetime's experience.

Why it is worth

The balloon flight over Luxor is one of the most romantic and unforgettable experiences in Egypt - a real gift for couples and for anyone who dreams of seeing Ancient Egypt from a bird's eye view.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip?
The flight is early in the morning, at sunrise. The exact time of departure from the hotel is confirmed upon check-in.

What is included in the price?
The price includes: two-way transfer from the hotel.

What is not included in the price?
Not included: personal expenses. We recommend carrying some cash for entrance fees, tastings and souvenirs.

What should I take with me?
Light outerwear for a cool morning, comfortable closed shoes, a hat and a camera or phone.

On the shore of Lake Nasser, carved into the rock, four giant statues of Ramses II look toward the sunrise of more than three millennia. Abu Simbel is Pharaoh's greatest message to eternity - and to his beloved Nefertari.

Abu Simbel - the most beautiful temples from the time of Ramses II and one of the most stunning places in all of Egypt. Here, on the shores of Lake Nasser, near the border with Sudan, four giant, 20-meter-tall statues of the pharaoh sit carved into the rock and look up at the sunrise for more than 3200 years.

Both temples were erected after the Battle of Kadesh to instill the power of the pharaoh. The great temple is dedicated to the sun-god Ra, to the gods Horus and Ptah and to the deified Ramses himself, and the small temple to the goddess Hathor and the beloved wife of Pharaoh, the beautiful Nefertari. Twice a year, around February 22 and October 22, the first rays of sunlight penetrate deep into the sanctuary and illuminate the statues of the gods - a miracle of ancient astronomy.

In the 1960s, to save the temples from the waters of the new reservoir, they were cut into blocks and moved to higher ground in a major international operation organised by UNESCO. Today they are a World Heritage Site and among the country’s most visited attractions.

The excursion is relatively difficult - it starts very early in the morning and the day is long and tiring. We recommend it for true connoisseurs of the history of Ancient Egypt, and the prize is unforgettable.

Why it is worth

The temples of Abu Simbel, rescued from the waters with the help of UNESCO, are among the most impressive monuments of humanity. An excursion that turns a trip to Egypt into a legend.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip?
The duration and time of departure are confirmed at the time of registration.

What is included in the price?
The price includes: transport, guided tour in Bulgarian, entrance fees to the sites.

What is not included in the price?
Not included: personal expenses. We recommend carrying some cash for entrance fees, tastings and souvenirs.

What should I take with me?
Comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a bottle of water and some cash for tips, extra entrance fees and souvenirs. For visiting mosques and churches, shoulders and knees should be covered, and for ladies it is good to have a scarf.