Your ancient Egyptian adventure begins in Luxor. Upon arrival, step aboard your 5-star Nile cruise ship to check in and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, explore the grand monuments of Luxor’s East Bank.

• Karnak Temple: Marvel at the world's largest religious complex. Walk through the stunning Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 towering sandstone columns, and trace the famous Avenue of Sphinxes.

• Luxor Temple: Located in the heart of the city, this magnificent temple features massive seated statues of Ramesses II and soaring papyrus columns illuminated beautifully at dusk.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.

After breakfast on board, cross to the West Bank of Luxor, where ancient pharaohs were laid to rest in the desert hills.

• Valley of the Kings: Descend into subterranean royal tombs decorated with brilliant, ancient wall paintings depicting the afterlife journey of Egypt's pharaohs.

• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Admire the striking three-tiered terraced temple carved directly into the sheer cliffs at Deir el-Bahari.

• Colossi of Memnon: Stand before two gigantic 18-meter stone statues of Amenhotep III that have guarded the West Bank for over 3,000 years.

Return to the ship for dinner and sail toward Edfu. Overnight on board.

optional Hot Air Balloons Ride in The early Morning

Start your day with a morning visit to one of Egypt's best-preserved sanctuary complexes before taking in scenic views from the sun deck.

• Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus): Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, this Ptolemaic temple features intact roofed halls, dramatic entrance pylons, and ancient ritual inscriptions.

• Leisure Sailing on the Nile: Spend the afternoon relaxing on the upper deck as your cruise glides past palm groves and traditional villages. You will sail past Kom Ombo (reserved for your return journey) directly toward Aswan.

Dinner and overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Discover the distinct beauty and engineering legacy of Aswan, where the Nile flows around granite boulders and desert islands.

• The High Dam of Aswan: View a modern engineering feat that created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest man-made reservoirs.

• Philae Temple: Take a scenic felucca boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the sacred temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis.

• The Unfinished Obelisk: Visit the ancient granite quarries to see how monolithic monuments were carved directly out of bedrock.

Dinner and overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Enjoy a free day to explore Aswan at your own pace, or join an unforgettable optional excursion south.

• Optional Abu Simbel Tour: Travel to the sun temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari carved into the sandstone cliffs overlooking Lake Nasser. Marvel at the four colossal 20-meter seated statues guarding the entrance.

• Aswan Evening at Leisure: Return to Aswan to relax on board or stroll through the vibrant local bazaars.

Dinner and overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Enjoy a relaxing morning on board in Aswan before your cruise begins its return journey north toward Luxor.

• Kom Ombo Temple: Stop for an afternoon shore visit at this unique double temple dedicated symmetrically to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god. Don't miss the nearby Crocodile Museum.

• Sailing to Edfu: Relax on deck as the sun sets over the riverbank while sailing toward Edfu.

Dinner and overnight aboard your cruise docked in Edfu.

Sail back into Luxor during the day to experience its rich museum collections and evening spectacles.

• Luxor Museum: Explore a masterfully curated collection of statues, artifacts from ancient Thebes, and the royal mummies of Pharaohs Ahmose I and Ramesses I.

• Optional Sound & Light Show at Karnak: In the evening, return to Karnak Temple for a dramatic multi-sensory light and narrative performance through the illuminated columns.

Final overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking from your Nile cruise. Finish your journey with an optional final exploration of West Bank hidden gems before your departure.

• Optional Medinet Habu Temple: Explore the impressive mortuary temple of Ramesses III, celebrated for its deep wall carvings and fortified entry gates.

• Optional Valley of the Queens: Visit the royal burial grounds of princesses and queens, including entry to the world-renowned tomb of Queen Nefertari.

• Optional Deir el-Medina (Valley of the Workers): Walk through the preserved village ruins and vibrant tombs of the artisans who built the pharaohs' tombs.

• Airport Transfer: Transfer comfortably to Luxor International Airport or your local hotel for your onward journey.