Itinerary
Day 01: Welcome to Luxor
Welcome to Egypt land of the pyramids, upon your arrival at Luxor International Airport you will be met by our courteous and professional airport representatives who will arrange your transfer to the 5 star Nile Cruise. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch on board and enjoy the amenities it has to offer, have dinner and spend the night on board.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
Wake up to a warm Egyptian breakfast for a day of exploration and discovery. Visit the Valley of the Kings which is a massive burial ground for Pharaohs, kings and the elite. Explore the tombs of world famous Pharaohs from the Old Kingdom. Visit the tomb of Tutankhamun more popularly called King Tut, Hatshepsut Temple and learn about the first female Pharaoh. Then visit the Colossi of Memnon two huge statues around 17m high that guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Then enjoy lunch board while sailing to Esna, while on board mix and mingle at the Welcome Reception Cocktail. Remain on board for the remainder of the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Edfu Temple
The discovery continues as the sails are pointed to the city of Edfu. Enjoy a tasty breakfast on board before visiting the Temple of Edfu, tour the best-preserved temple in all Egypt, traditional in its design Edfu is a blue print of how all temples looked. Then have lunch on board as the sails are set for the city of Kom Ombo. Indulge in afternoon tea while sailing, then enjoy dinner on board the cruise and a Galabia Party to climax the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple and Felucca sailing
Wake up in Aswan and enjoy breakfast on the calm waters of the Nile, experience one of the most memorable tours in Aswan with a visit to the High Dam. Here you will see a view like no other on top of a 364ft tall dam overlooking the city. Stop by the Unfinished Obelisk whose construction was abandoned by Queen Hatshepsut. Tour the Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis with its many shrines and sanctuaries. Have lunch on board the Nile Cruise and then go sailing around Kitchener Island. Enjoy dinner and special Nubian show to end the day’s activities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Free day at your leisure onboard
Enjoy a full day at your own leisure, relax or be entertained by the many activities and amenities the Nile Cruise has to offer.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Kom-Ombo Temple
Disembark in Kom Ombo and stop by the unique Temple of Kom Ombo which is actually two temples built in one. This magnificent structure has two entrances with one side dedicated to the crocodile god and the other to the Falcon head god. Then enjoy lunch on board while sailing to Esna, relax and indulge in the amenities on board the luxurious Nile Cruise including afternoon tea. Be entertained at dinner with a fun and exciting Oriental Show and Galabia Party.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
Wake up in the city of Luxor, rich in history and diversity; enjoy breakfast on board before exploring what Luxor has to offer. Visit the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. Be blown away by the grandeur of the Karnak Temple complex the largest of its kind in all of Egypt, covering approximately 200 acres with individual temples built for various gods. It is a massive complex of columns, statues, halls, and courts which tell a story of its former grandeur and splendor. Then tour the impressive Luxor Temple dedicated to Amun, built by two Pharaohs Amenophis III and Ramses II. Magnificent in its own right, the temple features enormous gateways, shrines, and sanctuaries. Then return to the Nile Cruise for dinner and an exciting Belly Dance Show. Spend the night in Luxor on board of your ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08: Departure from Luxor International Airport
Enjoy the morning’s breakfast on board the Nile Cruise before your drive to Luxor International airport for your return flight. If you have a late departure let us know as special arrangements can be made for you.
Meals: Breakfast
