Day 1 | Welcome to Luxor – Discover the Ancient East Bank

Your Journey to Egypt experience begins with embarkation before lunch aboard the elegant Al Hambra Deluxe Nile Cruise. After settling into your cabin and enjoying lunch on board, you'll begin exploring Luxor's magnificent East Bank.

Visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Wander among towering columns, sacred lakes, colossal statues, and beautifully carved obelisks that reveal centuries of pharaonic history.

Continue to the impressive Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated as the afternoon unfolds. Connected to Karnak by the famous Avenue of Sphinxes, the temple showcases remarkable architecture and monuments dedicated to generations of Egyptian rulers.

Return to the cruise for afternoon tea, dinner, and your first relaxing evening on the Nile.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 | Luxor West Bank – Sail Toward Edfu

After breakfast, cross to Luxor's legendary West Bank to explore one of the world's greatest archaeological sites.

Discover the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, where generations of pharaohs were laid to rest in richly decorated underground chambers. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built against the dramatic limestone cliffs of Deir El Bahari.

Before returning to the cruise, stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues that have guarded the Theban Necropolis for more than three thousand years.

Enjoy lunch on board as the cruise begins sailing south through the scenic Nile Valley, passing traditional villages and fertile riverbanks before crossing the fascinating Esna Lock.

Guests may also choose an optional sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride for breathtaking panoramic views over Luxor's temples and ancient monuments.

Dinner and overnight onboard while sailing toward Edfu.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 | Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Following breakfast, enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to the remarkable Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Explore its grand entrance, impressive courtyards, and beautifully carved reliefs dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch on board.

Later, visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Continue to the nearby Crocodile Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of mummified crocodiles and ancient artifacts.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 | Explore the Wonders of Aswan

Wake up in beautiful Aswan and begin the day with visits to its most famous landmarks.

Start at the impressive High Dam, one of modern Egypt's greatest engineering achievements, before taking a short motorboat ride to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island.

Continue to the ancient granite quarries to see the enormous Unfinished Obelisk, offering fascinating insight into the remarkable craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian stone workers.

Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy a relaxing afternoon onboard.

Guests may also join an optional visit to a traditional Nubian Village, where colorful homes, warm hospitality, and authentic local culture create an unforgettable experience.

Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 | Farewell Aswan

Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarkation.

Guests wishing to extend their adventure may join an optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel, where the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari stand proudly overlooking Lake Nasser, representing one of Egypt's greatest archaeological treasures.

Your unforgettable Journey to Egypt experience concludes in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast