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 towering columns and massive 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 and enjoy an onboard folkloric dance show. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 2: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon, West Bank Tour & Sailing to Edfu
Early Morning (Hot Air Balloon):
Early morning pick-up for a sunrise hot air balloon flight offering aerial views over Luxor’s West Bank and temples.
West Bank Tour:
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon.
Sailing to Edfu:
Return to the cruise ship for lunch and enjoy the scenic river views while sailing toward Edfu.
Evening:
Dinner onboard accompanied by a traditional belly dance performance. 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 accompanied by evening entertainment. Overnight stay in Kom Ombo.
Day 4: Abu Simbel Temples by Road & Aswan
Abu Simbel Trip:
Early morning road trip to Abu Simbel to explore the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
Return to Aswan:
Return to Aswan by road in the afternoon, transfer back to the cruise ship, and enjoy lunch onboard.
Evening:
Dinner onboard accompanied by a live folkloric performance. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 5: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam & Departure
Philae Temple:
After breakfast, check out from the cruise and 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 generates hydroelectric power.
Departure:
Transfer to Aswan Airport, train station, or your hotel for final departure.
