Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your friendly guide who will assist with embarkation on your Nile cruise ship before lunch. In the afternoon, explore the majestic Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s modern engineering marvels, and the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy a felucca ride (traditional sailing boat) around the islands of Aswan (optional). Return to the cruise for dinner and an overnight stay on board in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Sail north toward Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. Learn about ancient medicine and mythology in the on-site Crocodile Museum. Continue sailing to Edfu, home to Egypt’s most well-preserved temple — the Temple of Horus. Experience the grandeur of this Ptolemaic masterpiece before returning to your cruise. Sail onward to Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast as your cruise passes through the famous Esna Lock, a fascinating navigation experience. Continue sailing to Luxor and, after lunch, embark on a guided tour of the East Bank. Discover the immense Karnak Temple Complex, a vast open-air museum filled with towering columns and intricate hieroglyphics. Then visit the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the evening. Return to the ship for dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, disembark and begin your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the world-renowned Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs including Tutankhamun were entombed. Continue to the majestic Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female pharaoh, and admire the towering Colossi of Memnon. Your journey ends with a transfer to your Luxor hotel or airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast