Your adventure begins in

Luxor

,
the ancient city of Thebes and one of Egypt's greatest archaeological destinations.

Start with the magnificent Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes ever built.
Walk between its enormous columns and monumental structures while discovering the stories
of the pharaohs who expanded this sacred complex over centuries.

Continue to Luxor Temple, an extraordinary monument closely connected with ancient Egyptian
royal ceremonies and the renewal of kingship.

After sightseeing, board your


5-star Nile Cruise


and settle into your cabin.

Enjoy lunch while the Nile slowly carries you toward the next chapter of your journey.

Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

After breakfast, cross to the legendary West Bank of Luxor,
where the ancient Egyptians established their royal necropolis.

Explore the
Valley of the Kings,
the burial place of famous New Kingdom pharaohs. Hidden among the desert mountains,
the royal tombs preserve beautifully decorated scenes connected with the ancient
Egyptian journey into the afterlife.

Continue to the spectacular


Temple of Hatshepsut

,
dramatically built against the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari.

Before returning to the cruise, stop at the
Colossi of Memnon,
two gigantic statues that have stood on the West Bank for thousands of years.

Return to the cruise and begin sailing south toward Edfu.

Overnight: Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Wake up surrounded by the peaceful scenery of Upper Egypt as your cruise continues south.

In the morning, visit the magnificent
Temple of Horus at Edfu,
one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples.

Its monumental entrance, columns and detailed reliefs offer a remarkable glimpse into
the religious world of ancient Egypt.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo.

Here, visit the unique
Kom Ombo Temple,
built directly beside the Nile and dedicated to two gods:
Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

Its symmetrical design reflects its unusual dual dedication.

After the visit, return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Aswan.

Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Arrive in


Aswan

,
where the Nile becomes wider, calmer and surrounded by beautiful islands and Nubian landscapes.

Take a traditional motorboat across the Nile to
Philae Temple,
one of Egypt's most beautiful ancient monuments.

Dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, the temple complex was carefully relocated
to its present island setting following the construction of the High Dam.

Continue to the
Aswan High Dam,
an impressive modern engineering project that transformed Egypt's water management
and created Lake Nasser.

Then visit the
Unfinished Obelisk,
where you can see how ancient craftsmen worked directly into the granite bedrock.

Spend your final evening enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Aswan and the Nile.

Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

After breakfast and check-out, begin an early-morning journey from Aswan to
Abu Simbel.

Deep in the Nubian desert stand two extraordinary temples commissioned by
Ramses II.

Their enormous façades, monumental statues and beautifully decorated interiors
make Abu Simbel one of the most unforgettable archaeological sites in Egypt.

The larger temple is dedicated to Ramses II, while the second temple was built
in honor of his wife, Queen Nefertari, and the goddess Hathor.

After exploring the temples, return to Aswan.

Your unforgettable journey from Luxor to Aswan comes to an end with memories of ancient
temples, royal tombs, peaceful Nile landscapes and the magnificent monuments of Nubia.

Meals: Breakfast.