Day 1:
Begin your adventure with a morning pickup from your hotel in Luxor. Head straight to your hot air balloon take-off point and take to the skies for stunning panoramic views of Luxor’s temples, tombs, and green fields from above.
After landing, your private Egyptologist guide will lead you on a tour of the West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to the royal tombs of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. Then, explore the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most elegant monuments in Egypt, followed by a stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos.
Continue to the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built in ancient Egypt. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes and marvel at the forest of giant columns, pylons, and sanctuaries.
After a long and inspiring day, board your 5-star cruise ship, enjoy a relaxing lunch on board, and begin your journey toward Edfu.
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner (Onboard)
Day 2:
Enjoy breakfast on board as the ship docks at Edfu, where your guide will take you by carriage to visit the Temple of Horus. Admire its massive pylons and beautifully preserved reliefs depicting the battle between Horus and Set.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the unique double temple, devoted to both Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus (the falcon god), with symmetrical sanctuaries, halls, and shrines on each side.
In the evening, return to the ship and enjoy dinner as you sail toward Aswan.
Meals Included: Full-Board Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Onboard)
Day 3:
After an early morning check-out from the boat, take your luggage and grab a quick breakfast and before being picked up to visit the Abu Simbel temple. On this small-group tour you will also discover the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari. These twin temples were built from the mountainside in the 13th century BC under the dynasty of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Finish the tour around 2.30 PM, and then you'll be dropped off at your accommodation in Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast only (Please ask for breakfast box)