Upon arrival in Luxor, you’ll be greeted at the airport or station and escorted to your deluxe Nile cruise ship. After a smooth check-in and lunch on board, the journey begins with a visit to two of Egypt’s most celebrated sites on the East Bank. Stroll through vast columned halls, grand courts, and ancient sanctuaries that reveal the power and vision of pharaohs. These sites offer a firsthand look at Egyptian architectural achievement and spiritual tradition. Return to your floating hotel for a relaxing evening and a gourmet dinner as the sun sets over the Nile.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Start the day with a guided excursion to the West Bank of Luxor, home to awe-inspiring tombs and temples. Gaze upon colossal stone statues that have stood guard for millennia, then walk through an awe-inspiring temple carved directly into the cliffs. Later, descend into elaborately painted royal tombs, learning about the beliefs and rituals that surrounded the afterlife in ancient Egypt. In the afternoon, your ship sets sail south, cruising toward Edfu. Relax on deck or in the lounge as scenic villages and lush fields pass by — the timeless rhythm of the Nile at your side.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to a beautifully preserved riverside temple dedicated to a sky deity. With its towering columns and vivid wall reliefs, this temple offers rare insight into ceremonial life. Return to your ship for a leisurely lunch as you continue toward Kom Ombo. Later, step ashore to visit a unique twin temple dedicated to two powerful gods. Don’t miss the adjacent crocodile museum, showcasing sacred mummified reptiles once revered by ancient Egyptians. Evening finds you back on board, enjoying dinner under the stars as the cruise glides southward to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, a short boat ride takes you to a striking temple complex relocated to protect it from rising waters. Surrounded by calm waters and framed by hills, it’s a peaceful and photogenic site. Your guide brings its mythology and history to life with vivid storytelling. Next, see one of the most ambitious engineering projects in Egypt’s modern era — a structure that shaped the country’s future. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional felucca sail around Aswan’s islands. Feel the wind on your face and watch everyday life unfold along the riverbanks. It’s a moment of pure tranquility.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your final breakfast on board. Depending on your schedule, you may opt for an optional excursion to the monumental twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari — an architectural marvel saved from flooding in the 1960s. Later, you’ll be transferred to Aswan Airport or your onward destination, carrying with you the memories of an enriching and luxurious journey through Egypt’s cultural heart.

Meals: Breakfast