Itinerary
- Day 1
Luxor
You'll board your cruise ship in Luxor and settle into your cabin. Dinner is available at the ship's restaurant, though if you arrive later in the evening, you can have a light meal brought to your room instead.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the restaurant or a light meal in your cabin if you arrive late)
- Day 2
Luxor to Edfu
This morning includes a guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex, one of ancient Egypt's largest religious sites. After grabbing lunch back on the ship, you'll cruise toward Edfu as the afternoon takes you into dinner and an overnight stay aboard.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex - Day 3
Edfu to Kom Ombo
You'll visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, then the ship heads toward Kom Ombo while you have lunch on board. Along the way, you'll pass the ancient Gebel el-Silsila quarry site and attend a presentation about ancient Egypt. The day wraps up exploring Kom Ombo's unique dual-temple design dedicated to two gods, followed by an Egyptian-themed dinner.
- 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
The morning takes you to the Philae Temple Complex and Aswan Dam, where you'll learn how the dam's construction in 1902 led to the temple's relocation by UNESCO in 1960. A boat tour on the Nile between granite islands and natural reserves near Elephantine Island follows. You'll have lunch on board and dinner before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of 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 is yours to explore Aswan at your own pace, whether that's visiting the Nubian Museum, wandering through the souk, or enjoying views from the Old Cataract Hotel. An optional trip to Abu Simbel is available if you're interested. Head back to the ship for lunch, then cruise toward Esna with dinner and an overnight stay on board.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Abu Simbel rock temples (approximately 140 miles southwest of Aswan, 3 hours driving time)
Landmarks Nubian Museum Old Cataract Hotel Abu Simbel - Day 6
Esna to Luxor
You'll cruise back to Luxor while attending a presentation on modern Egypt. After lunch, you'll visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and then explore the Valley of the Kings, including Tomb KV11 of Pharaoh Rameses III. The night is spent back on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Presentation on modern Egypt
- Guided tour of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit to Tomb KV11 (Valley of the Kings)
Landmarks Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings - Day 7
Luxor
The day focuses on the Valley of the Kings, where you'll visit four royal tombs including the impressive Tomb of Seti I with its detailed decorations and colorful paintings. A photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon breaks up the morning. After lunch, you'll head to the graceful Luxor Temple in the heart of town, then return to the ship for dinner and a traditional Egyptian entertainment show.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Valley of the Kings (four tombs including Tomb of Seti I)
- Photo opportunity 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
You'll have breakfast on board before disembarking. If you have an early morning departure, a takeaway bag is available for the road.
- Meals
- Breakfast
