Itinerary
- Day 1
Aswan
You'll arrive in Aswan where a local representative meets you for your transfer. From there, head to the Temple of Philae, which sits on its own island and was moved stone by stone to save it from flooding when the Nile waters rose. The High Dam, finished in 1970, is your next stop and it's worth seeing since it controls the river and generates power for the region. Later in the afternoon, you'll board your luxury Dahabiya and get settled. By evening, wander through Aswan's souq where you can pick up souvenirs and get a feel for the local market scene.
- Start point
- Aswan, Aswan, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Philae
- Explore the High Dam
- Browse Aswan souq
Landmarks Temple of Philae High Dam (Aswan High Dam) Aswan Souq 
- Day 2
Gebel Silsilah
Your Dahabiya cruises to Kom Ombo where you'll walk through a temple built for two gods: Sobek the crocodile and Haroeris. The temple has a neat symmetrical layout with matching entrances on either side. After that, sail to Gebel Silsilah, which sits at the river's narrowest stretch between two mountain ranges. Few large cruise ships can dock here, so it feels more exclusive. You'll see the temple of Horemheb and old sandstone quarries where workers cut blocks centuries ago. Then return to your boat for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Kom Ombo Temple
- Visit Gebel Silsilah
- Explore temple of Horemheb
- Visit sandstone quarries
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple Gebel Silsilah Temple of Horemheb - Day 3
Esna
You'll reach Edfu and explore the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples from the Ptolemaic period. It stretches over 140 meters and covers roughly 7000 square meters, so plan time to walk through its various chambers and halls. The craftsmanship is really impressive when you see it up close. Later, your Dahabiya continues to Esna, where you'll spend your final evening onboard before heading to Luxor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Temple of Horus in Edfu
Landmarks Temple of Horus Esna 
- Day 4
West Bank
After disembarking from your cruise, drive to Luxor and head to the West Bank where the main sites are located. You'll visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground for pharaohs carved into the desert rock. Next, go to the Hatshepsut Temple, which rises dramatically from the valley floor. Walk over to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone figures that mark the entrance to another pharaoh's mortuary temple. By evening, you're back at your 5-star hotel in Luxor to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Valley of the Kings
- Visit Hatshepsut Temple
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 5
East Bank
After breakfast, cross to Luxor's East Bank to see the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple complex ever built and it took over 2000 years to complete with all its expansions. You'll need time to walk through the different courts and pylons. Then head to Luxor Temple, where granite statues of Ramses the Great stand in the courtyard. From there, transfer to Luxor Airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Luxor, Luxor, Egypt (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Temple of Karnak
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks Temple of Karnak Luxor Temple 
