6 Days Nile Cruise from Cairo

Following breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, your local escort will be waiting to begin your sightseeing adventure in Upper Egypt. Begin with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, a modern marvel that tames the Nile and provides hydroelectric power. Then, continue to the enchanting Philae Temple, devoted to the goddess Isis. Relocated to Agilkia Island, this beautifully preserved site features captivating carvings and ancient mythological scenes. Later, board your Nile cruise ship and settle into your cabin. Enjoy lunch on board as your ship begins sailing towards Kom Ombo. Spend the evening enjoying the soothing Nile scenery and onboard entertainment. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Aboard the Nile Cruise

After breakfast on board, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile deity, and Horus, the falcon god. This rare double temple features symmetrical halls, courtyards, and sanctuaries, along with fascinating carvings of ancient surgical instruments and a Nilometer for measuring Nile flood levels. Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Edfu. Enjoy lunch on board while passing scenic Nile landscapes of farmland, palm groves, and traditional villages. Afternoon tea will be served on deck. Overnight: Nile Cruise in Edfu Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the remarkably preserved Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus. Built during the Ptolemaic era, it features detailed inscriptions describing the battle between Horus and Seth and reflects traditional ancient Egyptian temple design. Return to the cruise and sail toward Luxor, enjoying lunch onboard along the way. Upon arrival in the afternoon, visit the magnificent Luxor Temple, a grand complex built during the New Kingdom and later expanded by Ramses II. Connected once to the Karnak Temple by the Avenue of Sphinxes, it showcases towering statues, massive columns, and beautifully preserved reliefs that illustrate its ceremonial significance during the Opet Festival. Return to the cruise for dinner. Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast and check-out, begin your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, burial site of Egypt’s pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Explore selected royal tombs adorned with vivid wall paintings depicting the journey to the afterlife and ancient religious texts. Continue to the striking Hatshepsut Temple, a unique terraced monument carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, dedicated to Egypt’s most famous female pharaoh. End your West Bank tour with the iconic Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once guarded the entrance to Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, followed by free time for relaxation. After completing the tour, you will return to the hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for final departure. Meals: Breakfast