Day 1 – Welcome to Luxor & Timeless Temples

Your unforgettable Nile adventure begins in Luxor, where you'll board your elegant Royal Princess Nile Cruise before lunch. After settling into your comfortable cabin and enjoying your first meal onboard, step into the world of the ancient pharaohs with a guided visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built in ancient Egypt. Walk among towering columns, sacred lakes, colossal statues, and magnificent obelisks that have stood for thousands of years.

Continue to the beautiful Luxor Temple, gracefully positioned along the Nile River. As the afternoon light reflects across its massive statues and ancient walls, you'll discover why this temple remains one of Egypt's most breathtaking landmarks. Return to the cruise for dinner and spend your first peaceful night docked in Luxor.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 – Royal Tombs & Sailing the Nile

After breakfast, cross to Luxor's legendary West Bank, home to Egypt's most famous royal necropolis. Explore the remarkable Valley of the Kings, where generations of pharaohs were buried inside beautifully decorated tombs hidden beneath the desert mountains.

Continue to the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built against dramatic limestone cliffs, before stopping at the towering Colossi of Memnon, the silent guardians of ancient Thebes.

Return to your cruise for lunch as the ship begins sailing south along the Nile. Relax on the sun deck while passing picturesque villages, fertile farmlands, and palm-lined riverbanks before crossing the famous Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight onboard while sailing toward Edfu.

Optional Tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Temples of Horus & Kom Ombo

Wake up in Edfu and enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride through the town to visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt. Admire its enormous entrance, impressive reliefs, sacred sanctuary, and fascinating stories of the legendary battle between Horus and Seth.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch onboard. Later, visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, perfectly dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Discover fascinating medical carvings and visit the nearby Crocodile Museum before returning to the cruise.

Dinner is served as the cruise continues its peaceful journey toward Aswan beneath the stars.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – The Wonders of Aswan

Today you'll discover the beauty and charm of Aswan. Begin with a visit to the impressive High Dam, one of Egypt's greatest modern engineering achievements, offering spectacular views over Lake Nasser.

Next, board a motorboat to reach the enchanting Temple of Philae, beautifully situated on Agilkia Island and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Continue to the ancient granite quarries to see the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, providing insight into the incredible craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian builders.

Spend the afternoon relaxing onboard or choose an optional visit to a colorful Nubian Village to experience local traditions, hospitality, and culture. Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.

Optional Tour: Nubian Village.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Farewell Aswan

Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before disembarkation in Aswan. If you wish to extend your Egyptian adventure, you may join the optional early morning excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, where the colossal monuments of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari stand overlooking Lake Nasser—one of the greatest archaeological treasures in the world.

Your memorable Nile Cruise comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Egypt's timeless civilization.

Meals Included: Breakfast