Itinerary
- Day 1
Luxor
You'll arrive in Luxor and board your Nile cruise ship at 11 am. After settling into your cabin, the afternoon and evening are yours to do as you'd like. Some people relax on deck or explore the town a bit before dinner and your first night on board.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Edfu
Following breakfast, you'll head across the Nile to the west side where several major sites await. Start with the Valley of the Kings, then move on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Later your ship passes through the Esna Lock while cruising toward Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit Medinet Habu Temple
- View Colossi of Memnon
- Nile cruise through Esna Lock to Edfu
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Medinet Habu Temple Colossi of Memnon 
- Day 3
Aswan
After breakfast, you'll see the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the largest temples in Egypt. The ship then sails upstream to Kom Ombo before heading to Aswan, where you'll stay for three nights. Once anchored, spend time on deck watching the Nile landscape pass by or relax however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Nile cruise to Aswan with stops at Kom Ombo
Landmarks Temple of Horus - Day 4
Aswan
Start with breakfast and then visit the Aswan Dam and the unfinished obelisk in the granite quarries to see ancient stonework techniques. Later you'll take a short boat ride to Philae Temple on an island. In the afternoon, another small boat takes you to Lord Kitchener Island to walk through the botanical gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Aswan Dam
- Visit unfinished obelisk in granite quarries
- Visit Philae Temple with boat transfer
- Visit Lord Kitchener Island botanical gardens
Landmarks Aswan Dam Philae Temple Lord Kitchener Island - Day 5
Aswan
After breakfast, you can either join an organized trip to Abu Simbel to see the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, or stay in Aswan and spend the day at your own pace. If you choose to stay, the colorful bazaar and city streets are great for wandering around and picking up souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Abu Simbel to visit Temple of Ramses II
- Excursion to Abu Simbel to visit Temple of Nefertari
- Explore Aswan city
- Visit bazaar in Aswan
Landmarks Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel Temple of Nefertari at Abu Simbel - Day 6
Edfu
You'll have breakfast on board, then drive to Kom Ombo to see the double temple honoring Sobek and Haroeris. After exploring the site, you'll get back on the ship and continue cruising to Edfu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit double temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo
- Nile cruise to Edfu
Landmarks Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 7
Luxor
The group drives to Luxor to check out the Luxor Temple, which was built for the gods of Amun. Then you'll head to the Karnak Temple complex across the Nile, where there's a famous avenue of sphinxes and countless structures built over about 2,000 years. Return to the ship for dinner and your final night in Luxor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Nile cruise from Edfu to Luxor
Landmarks Luxor Temple Karnak Temple - Day 8
Luxor
After breakfast on the ship, you'll disembark and head out individually. You can arrange additional time in Egypt if you'd like, or make your way to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
