Itinerary
- Day 1
Luxor
You'll board your cruise ship in Luxor and settle in for the evening. Dinner is available at the ship's restaurant, or if you arrive later, you can have a light meal sent to your cabin.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the restaurant or a light meal in your cabin if you arrive late)
Landmarks Luxor 
- Day 2
Luxor to Edfu
Start the day at Karnak Temple Complex, one of ancient Egypt's largest religious sites that was built and expanded over more than 1,000 years. After lunch back on the ship, you'll cruise toward Edfu while relaxing on deck. Dinner and your overnight stay happen aboard.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to the Karnak Temple Complex
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex 
- Day 3
Edfu to Kom Ombo
Walk through the Temple of Horus, which is one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient monuments dating from 237 to 57 BC. As the ship cruises toward Kom Ombo, you'll pass the Gebel el-Silsila quarry and attend a presentation about ancient Egypt. Later, visit the dual-temple at Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods. Egyptian-themed dinner and overnight stay on board.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian-themed dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to 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
Visit the Philae Temple Complex, a UNESCO-protected site originally built for the goddess Isis, and then see the Aswan Dam, one of the world's largest dams that controls the Nile's flow and flooding. After lunch on board, you'll take a boat tour on the Nile between granite islands and natural reserves, passing Elephantine Island. Dinner and overnight stay on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to the Philae Temple Complex
- Photo opportunity at the Aswan Dam
- Boat tour on the Nile
Landmarks Philae Temple Complex Aswan Dam Elephantine Island 
- Day 5
Aswan to Esna
This morning in Aswan is free for you to explore on your own. Check out the Nubian Museum, wander through the souk, or visit the historic Old Cataract Hotel where Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile. An optional excursion to Abu Simbel's rock temples is available (about 140 miles southwest, roughly 3 hours each way by car). Return to the ship for lunch, then cruise to Esna with dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Abu Simbel rock temples (approximately 140 miles southwest of Aswan, approximately 3 hours driving time)
- Visit to the Nubian Museum
- Stroll through the souk
- Visit to the Old Cataract
Landmarks Nubian Museum Old Cataract Hotel Abu Simbel - Day 6
Esna to Luxor
In the morning, cruise back toward Luxor while listening to a presentation on modern Egypt. After lunch on board, visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, built for one of Egypt's most important female pharaohs, and Tomb KV11 in the Valley of the Kings, constructed for Pharaoh Rameses III and known for its vibrant preserved colors and detailed scenes. Overnight stay on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Presentation on modern Egypt
- Guided excursion to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Guided excursion to Tomb KV11 (Valley of the Kings)
Landmarks Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Tomb KV11 (Rameses III) - Day 7
Luxor
Spend the day in the Valley of the Kings, visiting four royal tombs including Seti I's tomb, which is the longest and deepest with remarkably preserved colorful paintings and detailed carvings. You'll also stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos. After lunch on board, head to Luxor Temple in the heart of town. Later, enjoy a traditional Egyptian entertainment show with dinner before your final night aboard.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to the Valley of the Kings with visits to four royal tombs
- Photo opportunity at the Colossi of Memnon
- Guided excursion to the Luxor Temple
- Traditional Egyptian entertainment show
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tomb KV7 (Seti I) Colossi of Memnon Luxor Temple - Day 8
Luxor
Your cruise ends this morning with breakfast on board, or if you're leaving early, you'll receive a takeaway bag to take with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board or a takeaway bag in case of an early morning departure)
