Arrive in Aswan, where you will be met at the airport or the railway station and helped with all arrival formalities before taking a private transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile cruise. Once in Aswan, begin your sightseeing with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, an impressive modern project that reshaped water control and irrigation across Egypt. Continue on to the Temple of Philae, the beautiful island sanctuary devoted to the goddess Isis on Agilika Island, famed for its elegant columns and finely carved reliefs. After the tour, head to the cruise ship to check in, enjoy lunch on board, and settle into the relaxed rhythm of life on the Nile. As evening falls, dinner is served on board while you take in the tranquil river atmosphere.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Aswan

Start the morning with breakfast on board as the ship sails onward toward Luxor. Your first stop today is the Kom Ombo Temple, a distinctive double temple uniquely dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Walk through its mirrored design—two entrances, two sets of halls, and twin sanctuaries—while viewing carvings that offer insight into ancient beliefs and daily life. Back on board, enjoy lunch as the scenery shifts between green riverbanks and timeless Nile villages. Later, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, celebrated as one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, with monumental gateways and detailed reliefs honoring Horus. Return to the ship for dinner, and enjoy a restful night while docked in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Edfu

After breakfast on board, set out for Luxor’s West Bank, where the monuments of ancient Thebes rise from desert cliffs and fertile fields. Begin at the Valley of the Kings, the famed burial ground of Egypt’s pharaohs, where tombs were cut deep into the mountains and decorated with vivid scenes linked to the afterlife and divine protection. Next, continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, a striking terraced mortuary temple built into the rock face, honoring one of Egypt’s most notable rulers. Conclude the tour at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that still stand as silent guardians of a long-lost temple complex. Return to the cruise for lunch on board, then enjoy free time in the afternoon to relax and make the most of the ship’s facilities as the journey continues. Dinner is served on board, and you will spend the night docked in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Luxor

Enjoy your final breakfast on board, then disembark to explore Luxor’s East Bank with your guide. Start at Karnak Temple, the immense religious complex devoted to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, renowned for its grand columns, sacred lake, and richly carved temple walls. Continue to Luxor Temple, situated south of Karnak and historically linked by the Avenue of Sphinxes; as you walk through its courtyards and past its monumental statues, you’ll gain a vivid sense of the ceremonies and festivals that once animated this sacred place. After completing the visits, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor Airport or the train station for departure, taking with you lasting memories of your Nile cruise experience.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: N/A