1. Monday

   Arrival Aswan – Cruise Embarkation

   Cruise embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon, we offer you a felucca trip to enjoy magnificent views of the Nile, flowing through amber desert and granite rocks, around emerald islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants. Dinner and overnight on board. Meals (L/D)

2. Tuesday

   Aswan Sightseeing Tour

   Breakfast on board. In the morning, visit Philae Temple located on Agilka Island followed by visit to the Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam. Back to the boat. Sail to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. The other side is dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder. Sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board. Meals (B/L/D)

3. Wednesday

   Edfu Temple

   Visit Edfu Temple. Of all the temples in Egypt, the Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most completely preserved. Sail to Esna, cross the lock and sail to Luxor. Visit Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor. Meals (B/L/D)

4. Thursday

   Cruise Disembarkation – Luxor Sightseeing Tour

   Breakfast and disembarkation. Your tour in Luxor (frequently characterized as “the world’s greatest open air museum”) will start with the Valley of the Kings. For a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of Ancient Egypt. In modern times, the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. On the West Bank, you will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon. Afterwards, you will cross the Nile and visit Karnak Temple on the East Bank. Meals (B)

Notes

• * This itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions.
• * The itinerary may change in sequence but all visits will be offered.

1. Thursday

   Arrival Luxor – Nile Cruise Check-In

   Cruise embarkation before lunch. Lunch aboard. In the afternoon, visit Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board. Meals (L/D)

2. Friday

   Luxor East and West Bank Sightseeing

   Breakfast aboard. Today, your tour will start with the Valley of the Kings. For a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of Ancient Egypt. In modern times the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun, and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. On the West Bank, you will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon. Then, you will cross the Nile and visit Karnak Temple (the largest ancient religious site in the world) on the East Bank. Sail to Edfu. Lunch aboard. Dinner and overnight in Edfu. Meals (B/L/D)

3. Saturday

   Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

   Breakfast on board. Visit Edfu Temple. Of all the temples in Egypt, the Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most completely preserved. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. The other side is dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder. Dinner and overnight on board. Meals (B/L/D)

4. Sunday

   Aswan Sightseeing Tour

   Breakfast aboard. Visit Philae Temple followed by visit to the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Lunch aboard. In the afternoon, we offer you a felucca ride to enjoy magnificent views of the Nile, flowing through amber desert and granite rocks, around emerald islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants. In the evening, explore the souk on your own, full of the scent and color of spices, perfumes, scarves and baskets. Dinner and overnight aboard. Meals (B/L/D)

5. Monday

   Cruise disembarkation

   Cruise disembarkation. Meals (B)

Notes

• * This itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions.
• * The itinerary may change in sequence but all visits will be offered.

1. Thursday

   Arrival Luxor – Cruise Embarkation

   Cruise embarkation before lunch. Lunch aboard. In the afternoon, visit Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board. Meals (L/D)

2. Friday

   Luxor Sightseeing Tour

   Breakfast aboard. Today, your tour will start with the Valley of the Kings. For a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of Ancient Egypt. In modern times the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun, and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. On the West Bank, you will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon. Then, you will cross the Nile and visit Karnak Temple (the largest ancient religious site in the world) on the East Bank. Sail to Edfu. Lunch aboard. Dinner and overnight in Edfu. Meals (B/L/D)

3. Saturday

   Luxor Sightseeing Tour

   Breakfast aboard. Today, your tour will start with the Valley of the Kings. For a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of Ancient Egypt. In modern times the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun, and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. On the West Bank, you will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon. Then, you will cross the Nile and visit Karnak Temple (the largest ancient religious site in the world) on the East Bank. Sail to Edfu. Lunch aboard. Dinner and overnight in Edfu. Meals (B/L/D)

4. Saturday

   Edfu Temple

   Breakfast on board. Edfu Temple visit. Of all the temples in Egypt, the Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most completely preserved. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Sail to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board. Meals (B/L/D)

5. Sunday

   Aswan Sightseeing Tour

   Breakfast aboard. Visit Philae Temple followed by visit to the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Lunch aboard. In the evening, explore the souk on your own, full of the scent and color of spices, perfumes, scarves and baskets. Dinner and overnight a board. Meals (B/L/D)

6. Monday

   Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel Temple

   Breakfast aboard. Day free for leisure or optional excursion to Abu Simbel. Overnight aboard. Meals (B/L/D)

7. Tuesday

   Felucca Ride and Kom Ombo Temple

   Breakfast aboard. In the morning, we offer you a felucca ride to enjoy magnificent views of the Nile, flowing through amber desert and granite rocks, around emerald islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch aboard. In the afternoon, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. The other side is dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder. Sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board. Meals (B/L/D)

8. Wednesday

   Sail to Luxor

   Breakfast aboard. Sail to Luxor. Lunch aboard. Arrive at Luxor. Dinner and overnight aboard. Meals (B/L/D)

9. Thursday

   Nile Cruise Disembarkation

   Cruise disembarkation. Meals (B)

Notes

• * This itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions.
• * The itinerary may change in sequence but all visits will be offered.