Itinerary
- Day 1
Aswan
You'll arrive in Aswan where your guide meets you for visa help and a trip briefing. An air-conditioned vehicle takes you to your hotel, and then you're heading to the Temple of Philae, which was built to honor Isis. After that, you'll see the Aswan Dam before boarding a traditional feluca boat for a scenic ride. The boat passes by Elephantine Island, Kitchener Island, and the Mausoleum of Agha Khan. Dinner happens on the water while you relax.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visa process assistance
- Trip briefing and city presentation
- Visit Temple of Philae
- Visit Aswan Dam
- Scenic Feluca boat ride on the Nile
Optional Activities
- Try Karkadé, a Nubian hibiscus infusion
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Philae Aswan Dam Elephantine Island Kitchener Island Mausoleum of Agha Khan - Day 2
Edfu
The day starts with breakfast as your cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Once there, you'll tour the temple dedicated to both Haroeris (the falcon god) and Sobek (the crocodile god), plus see an exhibit of mummified crocodiles. Later, a calesa takes you to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, which is one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. You'll return to the cruise for dinner and catch the sunset from Esna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kom Ombo temple
- View mummified crocodile exhibit
- Travel by Calesa to Edfu
- Visit Temple of Horus
Optional Activities
- Try Turkish coffee flavored with cardamom
Landmarks/POIs Kom Ombo Temple Temple of Horus - Day 3
Luxor
After breakfast on board, you'll dock in Luxor, also called 'The City of a Hundred Gates' from ancient times when it was Thebes. You're visiting the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, which together form the largest religious complex from the ancient world. The scale really shows how important this place was. Back on the cruise for dinner, you can relax and watch the Nile. If you're interested, local cafes nearby serve Egyptian tea or tobacco.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Karnak
- Visit Temple of Luxor
Optional Activities
- Try Egyptian tea or local tobacco with various flavors at nearby cafes
- Check optional excursions available at upcoming cruise stops
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Karnak Temple of Luxor - Day 4
Valley of the Kings
Starting with breakfast on board, you'll cross the Nile to reach the Necropolis of Thebes. The Valley of the Kings is where you'll explore burial sites of pharaohs and queens, including tombs of Ramses IV, Tutankhamun, and Set I. From there, you check out the Valley of the Artisans and then head to Medinet Habu, which is the funerary temple of Ramses III. You'll also see Queen Hatshepsut's funerary temple at Deir el-Bahari and pass the Colossi of Memnon. After that, you're transferred to Luxor airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Necropolis of Thebes
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit tombs of Ramses IV, Tutankhamun, and Set I
- Visit Valley of the Artisans
- Visit Medinet Habu (funerary temple of Ramses III)
- Panoramic view of Queen Hatshepsut's funerary temple at Deir el-Bahari
- View Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride in Luxor - must be purchased during booking
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Tomb of Ramses IV Tomb of Tutankhamun Tomb of Set I Valley of the Artisans Medinet Habu Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon
