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Nile Cruise Itinerary

5* Luxury Nile Cruises

11 Guided Excursions Included (No Hidden Extras)

  • Valley of the Kings
  • Valley of the Queens
  • Karnak Temple
  • Aswan High Dam
  • Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Luxor Temple
  • Temple of Medinet Habu Temple
  • Temple of Philae
  • Boat trip around Elephantine Island
  • Kom Ombo Temple
  • Abu Simbel (optional)
  • Unfinished Obelisk
  • Hot Air Baloon (optional)
  • Sound and Light Show (optional)

For centuries, travellers have been fascinated by the mystical allure of the Nile. A relaxing cruise, alongside Egypt’s many archaeological wonders, provides the perfect combination for an unforgettable holiday. Depart from the banks opposite the Luxor Temple through the infamous Valley of the Kings. Explore the best of Egypt’s land of the living until moving south to Esna and the sacred places of worship for the ram-headed God. Explore Aswan, the perfect blend of contemporary commercial hub and archaeological beauty; visit the landmark representing them both at the Aswan High Dam and then onto the tranquillity of Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens on General Kitchener Island. Begin the return journey, visiting the Falcon God and then onto the Luxor and Karnak Temple.

Day 1
Luxor
MS Royal Princess

Transfer from Luxor International Airport to your Nile cruise boat. Dinner on board or for late arrivals, a light snack will be served. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2
Luxor
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, Valley of Kings, Egypt in a sunny day

Breakfast on board, early morning visit to the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, burial sites for many of the most powerful and successful pharaohs and high priests, as well as the Temple of Hatshepsut.

Day 3
Esna - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo in the Nile river at sunset, Egypt

Breakfast and lunch are on board whilst continuing the journey south before sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the temple before dinner. Unlike many others in Egypt, this temple was dedicated to two gods; the Southern section is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed man, god of fertility, and the Northern section to the Falcon-headed god Horus. There is also a fascinating crocodile museum to visit, which has many artefacts and mummified crocodiles. Sail to Aswan and overnight in Aswan.

Day 4
Aswan
Columns at Temple of Isis on Philae Island in the night with lighting

After breakfast, visit the High Dam in Aswan, built between 1960-1971 to provide electricity to the villages along the Nile, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Lunch on board and afternoon at leisure with an opportunity to revisit the Temple of Philae for an **optional sound & light show in the evening (priced at approx. £50pp).

Day 5
Aswan
Abu Simbel, Egypt - January 9, 2022. Inside the great temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.

After breakfast, there is the option of a morning at leisure or an early morning **optional visit to Abu Simbel (priced at approx. £120pp by road or £280pp by air). This impressive temple, built by Rameses II stands on the banks of Lake Nasser. After lunch on board, there is a relaxing boat trip around Elephantine Island to the Botanical Gardens on General Kitchener Island. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Day 6
Aswan - Kom Ombo
Ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo in the Nile river at sunset, Egypt

Morning at leisure. Lunch on board and then set sail to Kom Ombo. After a brief stop at Kom Ombo, continue sailing and overnight.

Day 7
Esna - Luxor
The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak meaning "fortified village", comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings

After lunch, you will be taken by coach to visit the ‘world’s largest and greatest open-air museum’ known as Karnak Temple, which covers a large area of land and includes several temples, the largest of them being the Temple of Amun. Then, drive a short distance to Luxor Temple. Originally, the temple was joined to Karnak by a long avenue of Sphinxes, many of which can still be seen today. Returning to the boat for Dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8
Luxor
Hot air balloon in Luxor

**Optional early morning balloon ride for the adventurous (priced at approx. £110pp). Breakfast on board followed by check-out and onward transfer to the airport or next destination.

**Optional extra prices are subject to change locally.

Please note: the order or content of your itinerary may be amended due to lock closures, low water levels or any other unforeseeable circumstances. It is very rare that the sightseeing itinerary will alter, but due to circumstances beyond our control, this can happen without prior notice.

Traditionally, a tip is highly expected at the rate of £7.00 per person per night which is for the coach drivers, bell boys, housekeeping staff, crew and bar/restaurant staff. Additional tipping is not expected.

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