Itinerary
- Day 1
Luxor
You'll arrive in Luxor and check into your 5-star Nile cruise boat. The day is yours to settle in and relax. If you want to get out, there's an optional shopping tour through the Luxor tourist market where you can find antiques and handicrafts, stop by local herb shops, and grab Egyptian food at a restaurant before heading back to the boat.
- Start point
- Luxor, Luxor, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Luxor shopping tour - visit Luxor tourist market for antiques and handcrafted items, explore herb shops with natural oils and perfumes, dine on Egyptian food at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Luxor
An optional early morning hot air balloon ride departs at 4:30 AM to catch the sunrise over Luxor's West Bank. After landing, you'll explore the Valley of the Kings to see ancient pharaonic tombs, then stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos. The Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el Bahari rounds out the morning before you return to the cruise for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast box after hot air balloon ride), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board the cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings - explore tombs of pharaohs including Merneptah, Ramesses III, and Ramesses VI
- Visit Colossi of Memnon - view twin 60-foot statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride - 40 to 55-minute ride over West Bank of Luxor at sunrise with views of temples and mountains
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Colossi of Memnon Temple of Hatshepsut 
- Day 3
Luxor to Kom Ombo
You'll cruise along the Nile with views of local villages and Egyptian tea served on deck. A horse and carriage takes you to Edfu Temple, then it's back on the boat to pass through the Esna lock, arriving in Luxor at sunset. There's time to check out the local market and try authentic upper Egyptian sugar cane juice. After lunch, you'll head to the Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods, where you can see the hieroglyphics and mummified crocodiles before returning to your ship docked there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board the cruise), Lunch (Lunch on board the cruise), Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea on board the cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board the cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Edfu Temple - accessed by horse and carriage
- Pass through Esna lock
- Visit local market in Luxor
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo - explore temple dedicated to crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris, view hieroglyphics, mummified crocodiles, and relief sculptures
Optional Activities
- Sample upper Egyptian sugar cane juice at local market
Landmarks Edfu Temple Esna Lock Temple of Kom Ombo 
- Day 4
Aswan
The cruise heads to Aswan where you'll visit three major Egyptian landmarks. First is Philae Temple on Agilika Island, a Greco-Roman temple honoring the goddess Isis that was carefully relocated to protect it from the High Dam. Next comes the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest ancient obelisk known in Egypt. You'll also tour the Aswan High Dam, an engineering project spanning 3600 meters that created Lake Nasser, then return to your cruise for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Philae on Agilika Island - Greco-Roman temple dedicated to goddess Isis
- Visit Unfinished Obelisk - largest known ancient obelisk in Aswan stone quarries
- Visit Aswan High Dam - engineering structure completed in 1960
Landmarks Temple of Philae Unfinished Obelisk Aswan High Dam 
- Day 5
Abu Simbel
A very early pickup around 5:00 AM takes you to the Abu Simbel Temple Complex in southern Egypt. You'll see the colossal statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II, each over 20 meters tall, which were relocated in the 1960s to save them from Lake Nasser. This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains temples built during the 13th century BC, and then you return to the Nile cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Temple Complex visit - tour by bus
- Abu Simbel Temple Complex visit - tour by private vehicle
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Day 6
Aswan to Luxor
You'll spend the day relaxing on the Nile River cruise as it sails from Aswan back toward Luxor. Have breakfast on board while taking in the river views, then enjoy leisure time on the boat. Dinner happens before you settle into your cabin for a peaceful overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board the cruise), Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7
Luxor
Two major temple complexes are on the agenda in Luxor. You'll start at Luxor Temple with its tall obelisk and imposing statues, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic architecture blend together. Then it's on to the Temple of Karnak, one of Egypt's best-preserved temple complexes, where you can stroll along the Avenue of Sphinxes lined with mythical creatures. Choose between carriage or bus transport before returning to the cruise for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board the cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Luxor Temple - view obelisk and statues, explore ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic architectural features
- Visit Temple of Karnak - explore temple complex and stroll along Avenue of Sphinxes
Landmarks Luxor Temple Temple of Karnak Avenue of Sphinxes - Day 8
Departure from Luxor
After breakfast, it's time to depart. You'll be transferred to your selected location—airport, train station, or a hotel in Luxor—to wrap up your Nile cruise adventure.
- End point
- Luxor, Luxor, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
