Day 1 – Arrival in Aswan | Embarkation & Aswan Sightseeing

Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be warmly welcomed by your private Egyptologist guide and transferred by luxury air-conditioned vehicle to your 5★ Nile Cruise ship.

Included Visits & Activities

Meet & assist at Aswan Airport, train station, or hotel

Private transfer to the Nile Cruise

Embarkation and cabin check-in

Lunch onboard

Afternoon Sightseeing Tour

Begin your guided exploration of Aswan’s most famous landmarks:

Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements

Enjoy a motorboat ride to the magnificent Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully situated on Agilkia Island

After the tour, return to the cruise ship.

Meals Included

Lunch

Dinner

Overnight

Overnight onboard in Aswan
(No sailing on this day)

Day 2 – Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu

Enjoy a relaxing day sailing along the Nile while visiting one of Egypt’s most unique temples.

Early Morning (Optional Excursion)

Optional tour to Abu Simbel Temples by road or domestic flight

Cruise Program

Breakfast onboard

Late morning sailing from Aswan

Lunch onboard while sailing through the Nile Valley

Evening Visit

Arrive at Kom Ombo Temple for a guided evening tour of the remarkable double temple dedicated to:

Sobek, the crocodile god

Horus the Elder, the falcon-headed god

After the visit, return to the cruise ship and continue sailing toward Edfu.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Overnight

Overnight onboard in Edfu

Day 3 – Edfu → Esna Lock → Luxor

Start the day with a visit to Egypt’s best-preserved temple before sailing toward Luxor.

Early Morning Tour

Tea or coffee onboard

Horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple

Guided tour of the Temple of Horus, one of the finest preserved temples in ancient Egypt

Return to the cruise ship for breakfast.

Sailing Experience

Sail toward the famous Esna Lock

Lunch onboard during sailing

Afternoon tea served on the sundeck

Experience the fascinating passage through Esna Lock

Afternoon in Luxor

Upon arrival in Luxor, enjoy a guided visit to the spectacular Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the evening and located in the heart of the city.

Return to the cruise ship after the tour.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Overnight

Overnight onboard in Luxor

Day 4 – Luxor East & West Bank | Disembarkation

After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and discover the highlights of Luxor’s East and West Banks.

East Bank Tour

Visit the legendary Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt, famous for its giant columns, sacred lake, and impressive temples.

West Bank Tour

Continue to Luxor’s West Bank to explore:

Valley of the Kings – the royal burial site of the pharaohs

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut – the magnificent temple of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh

Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the massive statues of Amenhotep III

Final Transfer

At the end of the tour, transfer to Luxor Airport, railway station, or your hotel in Luxor.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Optional Tours

• Abu Simbel Temples Tour
• Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor
• Nubian Village Tour in Aswan