Day 1 – Welcome to Luxor & East Bank Exploration

Arrive in Luxor, where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your Nile cruise for embarkation before lunch. Settle into your cabin, enjoy your first meal on board, and prepare to begin your journey through ancient Egypt.

In the afternoon, discover the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built, featuring monumental gateways, towering columns, sacred lakes, and remarkable hieroglyphics. Continue to the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully positioned on the east bank of the Nile and once connected to Karnak by the famous Avenue of Sphinxes.

Return to the cruise for dinner and spend your first peaceful evening on board while docked in Luxor.

Day 2 – Valley of the Kings & Sailing to Esna

After breakfast, cross to Luxor's legendary West Bank to explore some of Egypt's most remarkable archaeological treasures.

Visit the spectacular Valley of the Kings, where generations of pharaohs were buried inside beautifully decorated royal tombs. Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's architectural masterpieces, before stopping at the giant Colossi of Memnon, standing proudly for more than three thousand years.

Return to the cruise for lunch as your ship begins sailing south toward Esna. Enjoy relaxing views of the Nile's villages, palm groves, and fertile farmland before experiencing the fascinating passage through the Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight on board.

Optional Excursion: Early morning Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor.

Day 3 – Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Enjoy breakfast before traveling by traditional horse carriage to visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Walk through its massive gateways, impressive halls, and beautifully carved sanctuaries while learning about the ancient battle between Horus and Seth.

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

Later, explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated equally to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Afterwards, visit the nearby Crocodile Museum before returning to the cruise and continuing the journey to Aswan.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 4 – Discover Aswan

Following breakfast, begin exploring the beautiful city of Aswan.

Visit the impressive High Dam, one of Egypt's greatest modern engineering achievements, before taking a short motorboat ride across the Nile to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Continue to the ancient granite quarries to see the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, providing fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian craftsmanship.

Return to the cruise for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the sun deck or join the optional excursion to a colorful traditional Nubian Village.

Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Day 5 – Farewell Aswan

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarkation.

For travelers wishing to extend their experience, an optional early morning excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples is available. Admire the colossal rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, regarded among the greatest monuments of ancient Egypt.

Your unforgettable Nile Cruise adventure comes to an end with your transfer in Aswan.