Day 1: Aswan Highlights & Kom Ombo
Begin your journey with pickup from your hotel in Aswan. Meet your private Egyptologist and discover the city's greatest landmarks, starting with the impressive High Dam before continuing to the Unfinished Obelisk
Continue by motorboat to the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and rescued stone by stone by UNESCO after the construction of the High Dam.
Board your 5-star Nile cruise, enjoy lunch onboard, then begin sailing toward Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the remarkable twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus before returning to the cruise for dinner.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Edfu Temple & Sail to Luxor
After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt. Wander through its colossal gateways and beautifully carved halls before returning to your cruise.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on deck while sailing toward Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Hot Air Balloon & Luxor East Bank
Begin before sunrise with one of Egypt's most unforgettable experience, a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Admire spectacular aerial views of temples, farmland, and the Nile Valley.
After breakfast onboard, visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built, followed by Luxor Temple,
Finally, Return to the cruise for lunch and a relaxing evening onboard.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Return Sailing
After breakfast, cross to Luxor's West Bank to explore the legendary Valley of the Kings. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before stopping at the Colossi of Memnon.
Return to the cruise for lunch as your journey back toward Aswan begins. Spend the afternoon enjoying the peaceful scenery while sailing south.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Relax & Enjoy the Nile
Today is yours to simply relax. Take in breathtaking Nile scenery from the sun deck, unwind by the pool, or simply watch everyday life unfold along the riverbanks as the cruise continues toward Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Abu Simbel Temples
Leave early with a small group to visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, Ramses II's greatest masterpiece and one of Egypt's most spectacular archaeological sites. Marvel at the colossal statues carved directly into the mountainside before returning to the cruise around lunchtime.
Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure onboard.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Nubian Village & Departure
After breakfast and check-out, leave your luggage at the cruise reception before visiting the colorful Nubian Village, enjoy a camel ride, and discover one of Egypt's richest living cultures.
After your visit, return to the cruise to collect your luggage before your transfer to your accommodation in Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast
