Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairo to Aswan
Your driver picks you up from your Cairo or Giza hotel and takes you to the train station. You'll board an overnight air-conditioned first-class train heading to Aswan, so settle in and get comfortable for the overnight journey ahead.
- Day 2
Aswan
When you arrive in Aswan, a professional guide meets you to start exploring. You'll check out the High Dam and Philae Temple, then board your cruise ship. Meals throughout the day include lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner all on board. You'll spend your first night on the cruise.
- Meals
- Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit High Dam
- Visit Philae Temple
- Guided tour in Aswan
Optional Activities
- Nubian Village excursion (available at extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Aswan High Dam Philae Temple - Day 3
Kom Ombo
Your morning starts around 5 AM with a trip to Abu Simbel temples, one of Egypt's most significant historical sites. After returning to the cruise, you'll sail along the Nile and see views of Nubian and Egyptian cultures. Then you head to Kom Ombo temple before sailing toward Edfu. Another night on the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel temples
- Visit Kom Ombo temple
Landmarks/POIs Abu Simbel Temple Complex Kom Ombo Temple - Day 4
Luxor
Take a horse and carriage ride to visit Edfu temple (Temple of Horus), then return to the cruise. From there, you'll continue sailing toward Esna and pass through the famous Esna Lock. As the ship heads toward Luxor, relax on the sun deck with local Egyptian tea. Sleep on the cruise again.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse and carriage ride to Edfu temple
- Visit Edfu temple (Temple of Horus)
Landmarks/POIs Edfu Temple Esna Lock - Day 5
Luxor to Cairo
After breakfast, you leave the cruise and explore Luxor's West Bank. Walk through the Valley of the Kings where over 60 Egyptian pharaohs are buried, then see the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. On the east bank, you'll check out Karnak Temple, the largest temple in Egypt. Later, transfer to Luxor Train Station for an overnight train back to Cairo, roughly 10 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of Luxor's West Bank
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Comprehensive tour of Luxor's East Bank
- Visit Karnak Temple
Optional Activities
- Hot Air balloon in Luxor (available at extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon Karnak Temple - Day 6
Cairo Arrival
You arrive at Cairo train station where your driver is waiting to greet you and take you back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. You'll have time to reflect on your trip with all the photos and memories from your adventure.
