Your journey begins in Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum. After embarkation before lunch, settle into your elegant cabin with panoramic Nile views. In the afternoon, explore the majestic Karnak Temple Complex, a vast religious site spanning over 100 hectares. Walk along the Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes, admire towering pylons, and step inside the famous Hypostyle Hall, with 134 massive columns etched with hieroglyphs. Continue to the Luxor Temple, glowing under the afternoon sun and later illuminated beautifully at night. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Wake up to the golden light of Luxor and head to the West Bank, where Egypt’s pharaohs prepared for eternity. Explore three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, each decorated with vivid scenes of the afterlife (Tutankhamun’s tomb is optional). Continue to the awe-inspiring Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning terraced structure built into limestone cliffs, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues guarding ancient Thebes. Return for lunch and sail south through the Esna Lock, watching daily life unfold on the riverbanks. Dinner and overnight while cruising toward Edfu.
Optional: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor for breathtaking views of temples and the Nile.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, ride a horse-drawn carriage through the town of Edfu to the Temple of Horus, the most complete and best-preserved temple in Egypt. Its towering pylons, sacred chambers, and vivid reliefs bring the myth of Horus and Seth to life. Return for lunch on board as the cruise sails to Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit Egypt’s only dual temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder. Explore its fascinating medical reliefs and visit the Crocodile Mummification Museum. Dinner and overnight on board as you sail toward Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive in Aswan, where ancient wonders meet Nubian culture. Visit the impressive High Dam, a 20th-century engineering marvel. Continue by boat to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island. End the morning at the Unfinished Obelisk, lying in the granite quarries, offering a glimpse into ancient stone-carving techniques. Return for lunch and enjoy a leisurely afternoon on board, or opt for a traditional felucca sailing. In the evening, choose an optional Nubian Village tour, where vibrant homes, music, and traditions bring southern Egypt’s culture to life. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, it’s time to disembark. For those seeking one last highlight, join the optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites. These colossal temples, carved into sandstone cliffs by Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, face the rising sun and stand as a timeless masterpiece of devotion and engineering.
Meals Included: Breakfast