Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be met and assisted before transferring to your Nile cruise ship. Check in and enjoy your first lunch on board while the ship is docked in Aswan.

In the afternoon, begin your guided tour of Aswan’s top attractions. Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of the greatest engineering projects of the 20th century, followed by a boat ride to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and set on Agilkia Island.

Return to the cruise for dinner and a peaceful evening onboard as you prepare for the journey ahead.

• Overnight on board in Aswan.
• Meals: Lunch & Dinner.
• Optional Nubian Village tour.

Early in the morning, enjoy breakfast on board. You will have the optional opportunity to visit Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most extraordinary monuments. Travel by air or road to see the colossal rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch while sailing north toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two gods — Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore the temple’s fascinating reliefs and the Crocodile Museum.

Continue sailing to Edfu, enjoy dinner onboard, and relax overnight on the cruise.

• Overnight on board in Edfu.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage ride through Edfu town to reach the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Learn about its history, rituals, and impressive architecture with your Egyptologist guide.

Return to the cruise for lunch as you sail toward Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock and enjoying views of traditional Nile life along the banks.

Arrive in Luxor in the evening. Dinner will be served onboard, followed by free time to relax or enjoy the cruise’s evening entertainment. Overnight in Luxor.

• Overnight on board in Luxor.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinne.

Enjoy your final breakfast on board before check-out. Begin your guided tour of Luxor’s West Bank, starting with the legendary Valley of the Kings, burial site of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs.

Continue to the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, and stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon for photos.

After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel, airport, or train station in Luxor, marking the end of your unforgettable Nile cruise experience.

• Meals: Breakfast.
• Optional Hot air balloon ride.