Nile Odyssey: Aswan to Luxor

📍 Cairo International Airport - Cairo City Center (22 km): 30 mins

Embark the cruise before lunch and settle into the cabin. Visit Aswan’s highlights, beginning with the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel controlling the Nile’s floods, and the Philae Temple, beautifully dedicated to the goddess Isis and reached by motorboat. Return to the cruise for afternoon tea while enjoying the tranquil views of the Nile. 

In the evening, attend the Captain’s welcome cocktail followed by dinner on board. The night concludes with a Nubian show featuring traditional music and dance.

Overnight onboard Nile Cruise.

Inclusions:

🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

Sail north towards Kom Ombo in the early morning. After breakfast, explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely shared by Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, perched dramatically above the river. Continue sailing to Edfu for lunch, followed by a visit to the Temple of Horus, one of the most perfectly preserved temples in Egypt, known for its towering pylons and richly detailed reliefs. 

Relax on board with afternoon tea as the cruise continues towards Esna. Dinner is followed by a festive Galabia Party, celebrating Egyptian tradition.

Overnight onboard Nile Cruise.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

Early morning sailing to Luxor precedes exploration of the West Bank, home to some of Egypt’s most celebrated monuments. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated tombs. Exploration of the elegant Temple of Hatshepsut provides a look at the mortuary temple of one of Egypt’s most remarkable rulers. Continue to the Valley of the Queens to see the burial site of royal wives and children. Proceed to Medinet Habu, built by Ramses III, known for its extensive reliefs. Conclude the sightseeing with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering stone guardians of the ancient necropolis. 

Return to the cruise for lunch and afternoon tea before dinner on board. The evening features a belly dance performance.

Overnight onboard Nile Cruise.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

After breakfast, disembark to visit the Temple of Karnak, a vast complex dedicated to Amun with grand halls and towering columns, followed by the Temple of Luxor, a riverside sanctuary that once linked the two sites along the Avenue of Sphinxes. 

This concludes the journey along the Nile from Aswan, leaving a lasting impression of Egypt’s timeless heritage.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast