Itinerary
- Day 1
Luxor
You'll board your Nile river cruise at Luxor this evening. The ship's restaurant has dinner available, or if you're arriving late, grab a light meal and relax in your cabin. This is your chance to settle in and get oriented before the journey begins.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Luxor to Edfu
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Karnak Temple Complex, one of ancient Egypt's largest religious sites with incredible scale and detail. You'll have lunch back on the ship, then spend the afternoon cruising toward Edfu. Dinner and your overnight stay happen on board as the ship moves along the Nile.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex - Day 3
Edfu to Kom Ombo
This morning features a guided visit to the Temple of Horus, which is one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient monuments with remarkable intact decorations. The ship continues cruising past Gebel el-Silsila quarry site while you're on board. Later there's a presentation about ancient Egypt to fill you in on historical context. By evening, you'll visit the Temple of Kom Ombo with its distinctive dual design before dinner and your overnight stay on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian-themed dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Temple of Horus
- Presentation on ancient Egypt
- Visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo
Landmarks Temple of Horus Gebel el-Silsila Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 4
Aswan
You'll visit the Philae Temple Complex and the Aswan Dam, which ranks among the world's largest dams. Lunch happens on board, then you'll take a boat tour of the Nile between granite islands, getting views near Elephantine Island. After that, dinner and overnight accommodations are on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Philae Temple Complex
- Photo stop at the Aswan Dam
- Boat tour on the Nile between granite islands
Landmarks Philae Temple Complex Aswan Dam Elephantine Island - Day 5
Aswan to Esna
The morning is free for exploring Aswan however you'd like. Check out the Nubian Museum, wander through the local souk for shopping and atmosphere, or just relax at the historic Old Cataract Hotel if that appeals to you. An optional paid excursion to Abu Simbel is available if you want to venture further. Lunch is on board, then the ship cruises toward Esna with dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Abu Simbel (approximately 3 hours driving time, located about 140 miles/230 km southwest of Aswan)
Landmarks Nubian Museum Aswan Souk Old Cataract Hotel Abu Simbel - Day 6
Esna to Luxor
Early in the day, the ship heads back toward Luxor while a presentation covers modern Egypt to give you contemporary context. After lunch on board, you'll visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and see the tomb of Pharaoh Rameses III (KV11) in the Valley of the Kings. These sites show different periods of Egypt's long history. The night is spent on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Presentation on modern Egypt
- Guided tour of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit to Tomb KV11 in the Valley of the Kings
Landmarks Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Tomb KV11 (Valley of the Kings) - Day 7
Luxor
You're exploring the Valley of the Kings with visits to four royal tombs, including the tomb of Seti I which stands out as the longest and deepest with the finest decorations throughout. There's a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon before lunch on board. The afternoon takes you to Luxor Temple in the modern town center, which has its own grace and appeal. Evening brings traditional Egyptian entertainment before you settle in for the night on board.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to the Valley of the Kings with tour of four tombs
- Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon
- Guided tour of the Luxor Temple
- Traditional Egyptian entertainment show
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tomb of Seti I Colossi of Memnon Luxor Temple - Day 8
Luxor
Your cruise ends in Luxor. Have breakfast on board before disembarking, or if you're leaving early, collect a takeaway bag and head out. This wraps up your time on the Nile after experiencing multiple important sites and temples along the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
