7 Night Nile River Cruise Itinerary from Luxor

Tour Availability	Everyday
Cruise Inclusions	Accommodation for 7 nights on board a 5-star cruise on a full board basis. The assistance of our personnel during your tour. All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary. Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan. Egyptologist guide during your tour. All service charges and taxes.
Cruise Exclusions	Tipping. Personal Expenses. Any extras not mentioned in the program.
Cruise Highlights	Luxor Attractions Karnak Temples Luxor Temple by Night Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple Colossi of Memnon Aswan Attractions Philae Temple The High Dam Abu Simbel Kom Ombo Temple Edfu Temple

Morning time, you will meet your tour guide who will join you to start the 7-night Nile cruise from Luxor to visit the historical attractions on the East Bank of Luxor such as:

Karnak Temple

The Karnak temple complex is a golden archaeological piece of ancient architecture and art that became known as pet-isu or "The most select of places" in the middle kingdom, also known as Pr-Imn or "House of Amon". It was created between 2000 BC and 30 BC on 247 acres of sacred Theban lands to honor the Theban triad that consisted of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It holds the Precinct of Amun-Re, the great hypostyle hall, and the mythical and enchanting Avenue of Sphinxes that connects it to the beautiful Luxor Temple. Then check in your 5 Nile cruise* to have lunch and relax. Evening time, we will pick you up to enjoy:

Luxor Temple

The illuminating fairy wonder the Southern Sanctuary Luxor Temple of the ancient is the creator of kings which was constructed in 1400 BC mostly by Amenhotep III and Rameses II to honor the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, and holds the Opet festival which honors the rejuvenation of kingship and reunites the human aspect of the Royals with the divine powers. After enjoying the temple, return to the cruise for having dinner & spend the overnight.

🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

The second day of your 8 days Nile River cruise from Luxor will be free to enjoy the cruise while sailing to Edfu. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

In the morning, you will have breakfast and be escorted by your personal Egyptologist in a horse carriage to visit:

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple is a divine storybook preserving the mythical battle tale of Horus getting his revenge on his evil uncle Set. It was constructed between 237 BC and 57 BC on the west bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt, just 60 km north of Aswan. The temple is renowned for being one of the most well-preserved archaeological wonders in Egypt. Return back to your cruise and have lunch & dinner. Overnight stay will be onboard the cruise in Aswan (late-night arrival). 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Enjoy your breakfast, then move to complete your 7-night Nile cruise from Luxor by a tour to Aswan Highlights where you will visit:

Aswan High Dam

The blessed Aswan High Dam was constructed between the 60s and 70s to offer a positive effect on the future, economy, and culture of the great country of Egypt, allowing Egypt to enjoy the gifts of the industrial age.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The majestic Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) is the finest architectural open-air museum in Egypt that sheds light on the magic and mastery of the ancient Egyptian skill. It was meant to stand at 41.75 meters (137.0 ft) at the grand entrance of the Karnak temples complex with the Lateran Obelisk, which is found in Rome, but was unfortunately cracked during construction.

Philae Temple

The mythical Philae Temple is home and the worship place of the goddess Isis of beauty and motherhood, revealing the golden "Myth of Osiris" that stood the test of time. It was constructed between 380-362 BC by King Ptolemy II and then was relocated to Agilkia Island in the 70s as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project because of the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Transfer to your cruise & enjoy lunch & dinner onboard the cruise. Overnight on board the cruise. 📌 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Early morning, get your breakfast boxes then join your private tour guide to enjoy a private guided tour to Abu Simbel temples:

Abu Simbel Temples

The grand Temples of Abu Simbel are a glorious testament to the power and brilliance that was built by Ramses the Great (1279-1213 BCE) in 1264 BC till 1244 BC for 20 years to honor Amun, Ra, and Ptah and showcase his power in battle in the Kadesh. The golden temple of King Ramses II has always held the great sun festival that happens on the 22 of October and February of each year, and the second temple is dedicated to his beautiful beloved wife Queen Nefertari. Return back to your cruise & taste a delicious lunch & dinner onboard the cruise. Overnight will be onboard the cruise. 📌 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Kom Ombo Temple

The double temples of the hill of gold Kom Ombo Temple were built from 205 till 180 BC in the ruling period of King Ptolemy V in the Ptolemaic dynasty to become the worship house of Haroeris "Horus the Elder" on the north and Sobek the crocodile god of the Nile on the south. The temple is a great piece of architecture divided into two perfectly symmetrical temples that showcase medical and astronomical facts during this time in Egypt.

Meals & Overnight

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🛏️ Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Valley of the Kings

The Royal Valley of the Kings is a golden heritage treasure that stood the test of time in the heart of an underground hill in the Theban necropolis lands. It holds a magical underground labyrinth filled with 63 royal tombs from the 18th to the 20th dynasty of the great Pharaohs of the new kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) such as Ramses the Great, Hatshepsut, Seti I, Tutankhamen, and various more.

Hatshepsut Temple

The charming mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1507–1458 BC) is a class act that showcases the classical artistic architecture which earned it the title of the holy of the holies. It was built in 1479 BC during the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) to have three massive levels showcasing absolute perfection which eternalized her successful achievements and honored mainly the creator sun god Amun.

Colossi of Memnon

The enduring Colossi of Memnon of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386 - 1349 BC) was built in 1350 BC, and its quartzite sandstone constructions were renovated countless times across history. It displays decorations on its sides showcasing his family, achievements, and the depiction of the Nile god Hapi. After visiting these landmarks, you will return to the cruise for lunch & dinner and spend the overnight onboard.

Check out after breakfast and transfer to any location of your choice in Luxor, marking the end of your journey through the heart of Egypt.