njoy breakfast onboard your Nile Cruise as you sail along the majestic Nile, taking in views of lush riverbanks, palm groves, and traditional Egyptian villages.

Kom Ombo Temple

Mainly constructed during the Ptolemaic Period, approximately 180–47 BC

After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and disembark to visit Kom Ombo Temple, a distinctive riverside sanctuary renowned for its unusual double design. The temple was dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god associated with the Nile and fertility, and Horus the Elder, a falcon-headed god.

Explore its twin entrances, symmetrical halls, impressive columns, and finely carved wall reliefs. Your guide will explain the temple’s religious significance and the role these two deities played in ancient Egyptian beliefs.

After completing your visit, return by private air-conditioned vehicle to the cruise dock, where applicable, and reboard your Nile Cruise to continue sailing along the river.

Relaxing Onboard

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard as your cruise continues its journey along the Nile. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing on deck, admiring the scenic riverbanks, and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of life on the water.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for your temple visit. Keep your cruise key and essential belongings with you when disembarking and returning to the ship.

Enjoy breakfast onboard your Nile Cruise as you continue sailing through the beautiful landscapes of Upper Egypt.

A Relaxing Day on the Nile

Today is dedicated to relaxation and leisure onboard your Nile Cruise. Spend the day at your own pace, unwind on the sun deck, enjoy the cruise’s onboard facilities, or simply admire the spectacular scenery of the Nile Valley as the ship glides past lush riverbanks, palm groves, and traditional Egyptian villages.

Take this opportunity to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the river, capture memorable photographs, and experience the timeless beauty of life along the Nile.

Lunch and dinner will be served onboard, allowing you to enjoy your meals while relaxing and taking in the surrounding scenery.

Helpful Hint: Bring your sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen if you plan to spend time on the sun deck. Keep your camera handy to capture the changing landscapes along the Nile.

Enjoy breakfast onboard your Nile Cruise before meeting your Egyptologist guide and traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor’s East Bank to explore two of the most magnificent temple complexes of ancient Thebes.

Karnak Temple Complex

Developed over approximately 2,000 years, beginning around 2000 BC

Begin your visit at the impressive Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt. Dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra, the chief god of Thebes, Karnak was expanded by successive pharaohs over many centuries.

Explore its monumental gateways, colossal statues, sacred lake, and richly decorated walls covered with hieroglyphic inscriptions. One of its most remarkable highlights is the Great Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 massive columns arranged in impressive rows, creating a breathtaking forest of stone.

Luxor Temple

Continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor Temple, one of the most important religious monuments of ancient Thebes. Built primarily during the reign of Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC and expanded by Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, the temple played an important role in royal ceremonies and the annual Opet Festival.

Admire its monumental entrance, towering statues, elegant columns, and detailed reliefs depicting ancient religious rituals. Luxor Temple was historically connected to Karnak by the famous Avenue of Sphinxes, an approximately 2.7-kilometer ceremonial road linking the two sacred complexes.

Return to Your Nile Cruise

After completing your East Bank visits, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle back to the cruise dock and reboard your Nile Cruise.

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard, with the remainder of the day at leisure. Relax on the sun deck, admire the beautiful Nile scenery, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your cruise.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Both temple complexes involve considerable walking, so allow yourself time to explore their impressive architecture.

Enjoy breakfast onboard your Nile Cruise before meeting your Egyptologist guide and traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor’s West Bank to discover some of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable royal monuments.

Valley of the Kings

Primarily used between approximately 1550 and 1070 BC

Begin at the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Hidden among the desert hills, the valley contains dozens of tombs decorated with colorful paintings, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and scenes from ancient Egyptian funerary texts.

Visit the tombs included in your admission and learn about the burial traditions and afterlife beliefs of the pharaohs. The valley is also home to the famous tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered in 1922.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, an architectural masterpiece built during the 18th Dynasty in the 15th century BC. Set dramatically against towering limestone cliffs, the temple is distinguished by its elegant terraces, long colonnades, and beautifully carved reliefs.

Dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most prominent female rulers, the temple features scenes depicting religious ceremonies and significant events associated with her reign.

Colossi of Memnon

Conclude your sightseeing tour at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III, dating to approximately 1350 BC. These monumental figures once stood before the entrance to the pharaoh’s vast mortuary temple and have remained among the most recognizable landmarks on Luxor’s West Bank for more than 3,000 years.

Take memorable photographs and learn about the history of these impressive statues before returning to your cruise.

Return to Your Nile Cruise

After completing your visits, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle back to the cruise dock and reboard your Nile Cruise.

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard, with time to relax and admire the scenic Nile Valley as your journey continues.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut involve walking in exposed areas, so remember to stay hydrated.

Enjoy breakfast onboard your Nile Cruise as you continue sailing along the beautiful Nile Valley. After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and disembark to explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples.

Edfu Temple

Built mainly between 237 and 57 BC

Visit Edfu Temple, a magnificent sanctuary dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god associated with kingship and divine protection. Constructed during the Ptolemaic Period, the temple is renowned for its impressive state of preservation and outstanding architectural details.

Explore its massive entrance pylons, spacious courtyards, towering columns, and beautifully carved reliefs depicting ancient religious ceremonies and myths. Discover the remarkably preserved inner chambers as your guide explains the temple’s religious significance and its role as an important center of worship for Horus.

After completing your visit, return to the cruise dock and reboard your Nile Cruise to continue your journey along the river.

Relaxing Onboard

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard while the cruise continues sailing through the scenic Nile Valley. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on deck, admiring the lush riverbanks, palm groves, and traditional villages along the way.

Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for your temple visit. Keep your cruise key and essential belongings with you when disembarking and returning to the ship.

Enjoy an early breakfast onboard your Nile Cruise before departing for one of Egypt’s most spectacular archaeological sites. Meet your representative and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Abu Simbel.

Abu Simbel Temples

Built during the reign of Ramesses II in the 13th century BC

Discover the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, extraordinary rock-cut monuments commissioned by Pharaoh Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. Carved directly into the mountainside, these temples are celebrated for their monumental architecture and remarkable artistic achievements.

The Great Temple is famous for its four colossal seated statues of Ramesses II guarding the entrance. Inside, explore the impressive halls decorated with detailed reliefs depicting royal ceremonies and military victories. Nearby, the smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor, featuring elegant statues and beautifully carved decorations.

The temples were relocated in the 1960s through an international rescue campaign to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Today, they stand as a testament to ancient Egyptian engineering and modern conservation efforts.

After completing your visit, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle back to the cruise dock and reboard your Nile Cruise.

Relaxing Onboard

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard as you relax and reflect on your visit to these extraordinary monuments. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, taking in the tranquil atmosphere and scenic views of the Nile.

Helpful Hint: Since the excursion begins early, prepare your essentials the night before. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and drinking water for the journey and temple visit.

Enjoy breakfast onboard your Nile Cruise before completing the check-out and disembarkation procedures.
At the scheduled time, meet your representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your preferred destination within Aswan, according to your departure arrangements. Your transfer can be arranged to Aswan Airport, Aswan Railway Station, or your preferred hotel within the city.
We hope you have enjoyed your Nile Cruise experience and leave Egypt with wonderful memories of its ancient wonders, beautiful landscapes, and timeless hospitality.