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Come on board on the 5-star deluxe cruise ship Steigenberger Omar El Khayam, and embark on an unprecedented adventure that takes you through the ancient era of Egyptian civilization. Discover the secrets of the past at the comfort of your spacious cabin or suite furnished with chic modern décor. A plethora of sightseeing options are available on and offshore in the timeless areas of Abu Simble and Aswan. At night, wind up by enjoying gourmet dishes prepared by the finest chefs at the main restaurant, or further indulging at the luxurious lounge bar.
Lake Naser Nile Cruises has lots of facilities on board for relaxation and amusement; a large sundeck with pool, pool bar, Jacuzzi ,Health club, fully equipped spa and massage parlor.
Embarkation on your Nile Cruise. In the afternoon you will visit the great Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple of Amun with its famous Hypostyle Hall and the 134 huge columns, the Statue of Ramses II, the Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the Sacred Lake. Overnight in Luxor (B, L, D)
In the morning your sightseeing in Luxor includes the West Bank (Thebes) where some of the richest treasures in the world exists, including the Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun (optional) and other royal tombs including Ramses VI in the Valley of the Kings, you will be able to visit some of these tombs, Visit Hatshepsut funerary temple at Dier El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Then transfer back to your Cruise for lunch, In the afternoon you will sail through the locks of Esna to Edfu and dinner on board and Overnight. (B, L, D)
In the morning, visit the Horus Temple of Edfu, one of the three beautiful temples of the Ptolemaic Period. Sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Sobek Temple, dedicated to the two gods, which offers beautiful murals and reliefs. Sail to Aswan and Overnight (B, L, D)
After breakfast you will visit the High Dam, and the Granite Quarries and the Philae Temple. In the afternoon you will sail on an Egyptian felucca around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan (B, L, D)
After breakfast disembarkation from the ship,