Day 1: Arrival in Luxor & Luxor City Tour
Arrival & Check-in:
Pick-up from your Luxor hotel, train station, or airport, transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise, check in, and enjoy a welcome drink and lunch onboard.
Karnak Temple:
Visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in Egypt, to explore its monumental columns and hypostyle halls.
Luxor Temple:
Explore Luxor Temple on the East Bank to admire its impressive pylons and statues.
Evening:
Return to the cruise ship for dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 2: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Sailing to Edfu
West Bank Tour:
After breakfast, explore the Valley of the Kings and visit the impressive mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Colossi of Memnon:
Stop for a photo opportunity at the massive twin stone statues of Amenhotep III.
Sailing to Edfu:
Return to the cruise ship for lunch and enjoy the river views while sailing toward Edfu.
Evening:
Dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Edfu.
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple
Edfu Temple:
Morning horse-drawn carriage ride to explore the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Sailing to Kom Ombo:
Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing along the Nile toward Kom Ombo.
Kom Ombo Temple:
Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon god).
Evening:
Dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Kom Ombo.
Day 4: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam & Onboard Entertainment
Philae Temple:
After breakfast, take a motorboat ride to Philae Island to explore the sacred Temple of Isis.
Aswan High Dam:
Visit the monumental dam that controls the flow of the Nile River and provides hydroelectric power.
Evening:
Return to the cruise for lunch and dinner, followed by a live onboard folkloric performance. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 5: Optional Abu Simbel Excursion & Final Departure
Early Morning (Optional Abu Simbel):
Optionally embark on an early morning road trip to Abu Simbel to explore the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
Departure:
After your tours, transfer to Aswan Airport, train station, or your hotel for final departure.
