Day 1: Arrival in Luxor & East Bank Tour
Arrival & Check-in:
Meet and assist service upon arrival at Luxor Airport, train station, or hotel. Transfer to your Dahabiya cruise, enjoy a welcome drink, check into your cabin, and savor lunch onboard.
East Bank Sightseeing:
In the afternoon, visit Luxor Temple and the grand Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest ancient religious sites ever built.
Evening:
Return to the Dahabiya for dinner onboard. Overnight stay onboard in Luxor.
Day 2: West Bank of Luxor & Sailing toward Esna
Optional Hot Air Balloon:
Early morning optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank monuments (available at an extra charge).
West Bank Tour:
After breakfast, explore the West Bank including entry to three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Sailing via Esna Lock:
Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing toward Esna. Experience crossing the Esna Lock and continue sailing along the Nile.
Evening:
Dinner onboard and overnight stay moored near a peaceful Nile island.
Day 3: Sailing to Edfu & Edfu Temple Tour
Sailing & Scenery:
Enjoy breakfast onboard as the Dahabiya sails toward Edfu, offering scenic views of rural Egyptian river life. Lunch is served onboard.
Edfu Temple Visit:
Arrive in Edfu to visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, recognized as one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient monuments.
Evening:
Return to the Dahabiya and continue sailing downstream. Dinner and overnight stay onboard.
Day 4: Kom Ombo Temple & Sailing to Aswan
Kom Ombo Sightseeing:
Enjoy breakfast onboard while sailing toward Kom Ombo. Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon god).
Sailing to Aswan:
Return to the cruise for lunch as you continue sailing toward Aswan.
Evening:
Enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 5: Aswan Sightseeing & Final Departure
Disembarkation & Sightseeing:
Enjoy breakfast onboard and complete check-out. Visit the island temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis, the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, and the High Dam.
Optional Abu Simbel Trip:
An optional morning excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples is available upon request (at an extra charge).
Departure Transfer:
Following your tours, transfer to Aswan Airport, train station, or your hotel for final departure.
