Itinerary
- Day 1
Luxor
You'll arrive in Luxor and board your cruise ship starting at 11 am. By 2:30 pm, head to Luxor Temple, which honors Amun and showcases some of Egypt's finest architecture. From there, walk through the Karnak Temple complex where you'll see the famous avenue of sphinxes and intricate structures dating back 2,000 years. After settling into your cabin, join the other passengers for dinner and your first night aboard.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Visit Karnak Temple
Landmarks Luxor Temple Karnak Temple 
- Day 2
Luxor to Edfu
Following breakfast, you'll cross the Nile to reach Thebes-West and explore the Valley of the Kings where ancient pharaohs were laid to rest. Next, see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut set dramatically into the cliffs, then visit Medinet Habu Temple and the towering Colossi of Memnon. Later in the afternoon, sail back across the Nile and pass through the Esna Lock on your way toward Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit Medinet Habu Temple
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Cruise through Esna Lock to Edfu
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Medinet Habu Temple Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 3
Edfu to Aswan
After breakfast, you'll visit Horus Temple dedicated to the falcon-headed god. Then sail upstream to Kom Ombo and continue to Aswan, where the ship will anchor for the next three days. During your time on deck, watch the Nile landscape pass by and take photos of the scenic river views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Cruise to Kom Ombo
- Cruise to Aswan
Landmarks Temple of Horus Kom Ombo Temple - Day 4
Aswan
After breakfast, head to Aswan Dam and explore the granite quarries where you can see an unfinished obelisk left behind by ancient workers. Take a short boat trip to Philae Temple located on an island in the Nile. In the afternoon, board a small boat to Lord Kitchener Island and stroll through the botanical gardens there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Aswan Dam
- Visit unfinished obelisk in granite quarries
- Visit Philae Temple
- Boat trip to Philae Temple
- Visit Lord Kitchener Island botanical gardens
Landmarks Aswan Dam Philae Temple Lord Kitchener Island - Day 5
Aswan
Following breakfast, you have options for the day. Join an optional excursion to a Nubian village or travel to Abu Simbel to see two major temples: the great temple of Ramses II and the smaller temple of Nefertari dedicated to Hathor. If you'd rather skip the organized tour, spend the day exploring Aswan on your own, wandering through city streets and checking out the lively bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Nubian village
- Excursion to Abu Simbel to see Temple of Ramses II and Temple of Nefertari
- Explore Aswan and visit bazaar
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II Abu Simbel Temple of Nefertari 
- Day 6
Aswan to Edfu
After breakfast on the ship, drive to Kom Ombo and visit the double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Then continue sailing downriver toward Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Cruise to Edfu
Landmarks Kom Ombo Temple - Day 7
Luxor
You'll drive to Luxor where the day is yours to spend however you'd like. Wander through the city at your own pace and check out whatever interests you. Return to the ship by evening for dinner and your final night aboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Luxor at leisure
- Day 8
Luxor
After breakfast on board, you'll disembark and leave Luxor. If needed, you can arrange an individual extension or make alternative travel arrangements from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Individual extension
