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11-day trip to Egypt: the Great Pyramids, the temples of Philae, Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and the magic of Cairo

Main characteristics
Type of boat: cruise liner
Number of cabins: 64
Maximum capacity: 128 travelers
Crew members: 55

Cabs

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Double cabin with two separate beds, large window and private bathroom.
Suite
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Suite with large window and private bathroom.
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Luxor
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our local partner and assisted with entry formalities.... see+ Transfer to your boat and meet your English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Settle in, then enjoy dinner and overnight stay. 
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Luxor
Breakfast on board, followed by a tour of the southern part of ancient Thebes, home to the temples... see+ of Karnak and Luxor. The two temples are linked by a dromos, a long alley lined with sphinxes, and are dedicated to Amun. The three-enclosure temple at Karnak is itself part of the Karnak religious complex, which includes the ruins of other temples, buildings and pylons. Its construction and subsequent modifications spanned more than 2,000 years. Luxor Temple, erected in the 14th century BC during the reign of Amenhotep III, was also subsequently modified by Ramses II, who added six monumental statues and two obelisks. Dinner and overnight on board. In the evening, optional sound and light show at Karnak temple. 
Included activities: Visit to Karnak temple, Visit Luxor Temple, see+
Optional services: Sound and light show at Karnak see+
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Luxor Esna
Breakfast, then visit the necropolis of Thebes on the west bank of the Nile, followed by the Valley... see+ of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, where the tombs of many pharaohs of the New Kingdom are located, as well as those of their families and favored nobles. The tour continues with the Colossi of Memnon, the last remains of the temple of Amenhotep III, and Deir el Bahari, the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Carved out of the rock in the mountain of Thebes, this three-tiered temple built in 1455 BC is both harmonious and modern, and although dedicated to the god Amun, it also contains chapels to Anubis and Hathor, the goddess protector of women. This is not surprising, since Hatshepsut, one of the four female pharaohs to have ruled Egypt, is considered "the first great woman whose name has been preserved by history." After the visits, return to the boat for lunch and sail to Esna. The passage through the lock will take place at the end of the day and will be marked by a "Galabia Party" costume party with dinner and overnight stay on the side of the boat 
Included activities: Visit the necropolis of Thebes, Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, see+
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Esna Edfou Kom Ombo
close-hauled, after breakfast on board, the cruise continues to Edfu. Upon arrival, you will enjoy... see+ a horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Edfu, further inland. This temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus is both the largest temple of the Ptolemaic dynasty and the second largest sanctuary in Egypt after Karnak. Inside, the intact paintings, inscriptions, and reliefs make it the best-preserved temple in Egypt. Return to the boat, lunch, and sail upriver to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Built on a hill by three Ptolemies, the temple is surrounded by a wall covered with reliefs. Inside, the space is divided into two parts: the northern part is dedicated to Haroeris, the falcon-mast top god, and the southern part to Sobek, the crocodile god. Return to the boat and sail to Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay on board 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit to Edfu temple, see+
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Kom Ombo Assouan
Breakfast on the side of the boat, followed by a visit to the Temple of Isis on Philae Island.... see+ Begun by Pharaoh Nectanebo I during the 30th dynasty and completed by the Romans, it is the main sanctuary dedicated to Isis. After lunch, take a felucca ride around Elephantine Island and discover the local shops, then depart for the high dam and the unfinished obelisk. The Aswan region, rich in schist, alabaster, and pink granite found only in this part of Egypt, provided the stone blocks used for the pyramids, statues, and colossi built by the pharaohs. In the granite quarry, you will find the largest obelisk known to date (41.75 m), which was abandoned due to a crack in the rock. Dinner and overnight stay on the side of the boat. In the evening, optional sound and light show at the Temple of Philae. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Philae, Unfinished obelisk, see+
Optional services: Sound and light show at Philae see+
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Assouan
Free morning in town. Optional excursion by bus or plane to visit the temples of Abu Simbel, built... see+ by Ramses II. Return to Aswan for lunch and free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay on the side of the boat. 
Optional services: Abu Simbel by plane or coach, see+
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Assouan Luxor
Breakfast and a day's sailing to Luxor via Kom-Ombo, Edfu and Esna. Lunch, dinner and overnight on... see+ board. 
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Luxor Cairo
Breakfast and lunch on board, then transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon... see+ arrival, transfer to your hotel. Check in, then dinner and overnight stay. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
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Cairo
After breakfast, departure for the sites of Saqqara and Memphis, including the Step Pyramid of... see+ Djoser, built in 2700 BC. After lunch in a typical restaurant, you will enter the world of "Absolute Grandeur": the Giza Plateau, symbol of Ancient Egypt with its pyramids: Cheops, the largest of the pyramids and the last of the Seven Wonders of the World, Chephren and its pink granite temple, and Mycerinus, hauled in on the side of the pyramids of the queens, all guarded by the famous Sphinx of Giza, the largest monolithic sculpture in the world. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Optional sound and light show at the pyramids. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Included activities: Sakkarah and Memphis site, The Giza Plateau, see+
Optional services: Sound and light show at Giza see+
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Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel, then visit the famous Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), with twelve galleries to... see+ explore. A true architectural and cultural gem, it is located close-hauled to the pyramids, offering breathtaking views of them, and houses the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world. Lunch in a typical restaurant, then visit Islamic Cairo with its thousand minarets, citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and the souks of Khan el Khalili. Return to your hotel, dinner, and overnight stay. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Included activities: Visit Islamic Cairo, Mohamed Ali's mosque, see+
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Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport
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Included

The price includes
WIFI
Round-trip transfers: airport, boat, airport
The services of a French-speaking Egyptologist guide in Cairo and during the cruise
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Flights
Drinks package - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Stella beer, local spirits, 1 glass of wine at lunch and dinner, water, soft drinks, Turkish coffee, Nescafé, tea, anise (€126 for mini-cruises) : 177 € / person
Fees for porters, guides, boat crew : 50 € / person to be paid in cash on the spot
Visa fee of €33 to be paid in cash upon arrival
Guide in another language at extra cost
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Further information
Please note that sailing conditions and flight schedules may also alter the times and order of visits
Drinks package excludes: fresh juices (orange, mango, lemon and others), sparkling water, bottle of beer, alcoholic cocktails, soda/tonic, cheese and food platters, pastries (subject to availability), espresso, latte and cappuccino
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Visit to Karnak temple
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Visit Luxor Temple
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Visit the necropolis of Thebes
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Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens
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Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
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Visit the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Included
Galabiya Party
Included
Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit to Edfu temple
Included
Visit to the temple of Philae
Included
Unfinished obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan is an impressive remnant located in an ancient granite quarry in Upper Egypt. Commissioned during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, it was intended to be the largest obelisk ever constructed, reaching about 42 meters in height and... see+ weighing an estimated 1,200 tons. However, a crack that appeared during the carving process halted the work, leaving the monument incomplete and still attached to the bedrock.
Today, the site provides a unique insight into the working methods of ancient Egyptian stonecutters. Visitors can observe extraction techniques, tool marks, and the monumental logistics involved in creating such structures. 
Included
Felucca trip around Elephantine Island
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Sakkarah and Memphis site
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The Giza Plateau
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Sphinx of Giza
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Visit Islamic Cairo
Included
Mohamed Ali's mosque
Included
The souks of Khan el Khalili
Included
The Grand Egyptian Museum "GEM"
Included
Sound and light show at Karnak
Not included
Sound and light show at Philae
Not included
Abu Simbel by plane or coach
Not included
Sound and light show at Giza
Not included

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

  • Filovent partner since 2023
  • Last booking with this partner in February 2026
  • 169 bookings with this partner
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