7 Night Nile cruise from Luxor - Aswan

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Khaled Ibn Elwaleed Street, Luxor, Luxor, Egypt

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Day 1: Arrival in Luxor

Day 2: Karnak Temple

Breakfast on board, followed by a visit to the Karnak Temple—a vast complex spanning approximately 60 hectares, constructed over a period from the 20th to the 4th century BCE. Karnak is renowned for its grand façade, colossal statues, obelisks, majestic hypostyle hall, sacred lake, and other architectural and artistic marvels.
Return to the ship for lunch.
Begin sailing southward, enjoying a relaxing afternoon on board while observing the Nile's riverbanks.
Late afternoon tea served on the upper deck during the passage through the Esna Lock, approximately 60 km south of Luxor, continuing 60 km to Edfu.
Dinner on board, accompanied by musical entertainment in the lounge-bar.
Overnight on the ship.

Day 3: Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo

After breakfast, depart by carriage to visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. This well-preserved structure dates back to the 3rd century BCE.
Return to the ship and resume sailing to Kom Ombo, arriving late afternoon.
Lunch on board, with an afternoon at leisure to enjoy the passing scenery.
Afternoon tea on the upper deck, followed by a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely featuring two sanctuaries dedicated to Horus and Sobek, the crocodile god. Situated on a hill overlooking the Nile, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Return to the ship and continue sailing toward Aswan.
Dinner on board, followed by a themed party in the lounge-bar.
Overnight on the ship.

Day 4: Philae Temple and the High Dam

Breakfast on board, then depart to explore Aswan's historical sites:
- Philae Temple: Located on an island in the Nile, this temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis and is noted for its remarkable architecture and finely carved reliefs.
- The High Dam: An impressive modern structure completed in 1971 to regulate the Nile's flooding, offering expansive views over Lake Nasser.
Return to the ship for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure in Aswan.
Dinner on board, featuring a Nubian folkloric show in the lounge-bar.
Overnight on the ship.

Day 5: Aswan

After breakfast, enjoy a free morning in Aswan.
Lunch on board, then commence the return voyage toward Luxor.
Relax on the upper deck, observing the traditional feluccas sailing among the reeds, palm trees, and mudbrick houses scattered across the fields, with the vast desert beyond the Nile's banks.
Afternoon tea on the upper deck at sunset.
Dinner and overnight on the ship.

Day 6: Luxor Temple

Breakfast on board as the ship continues sailing toward Luxor, arriving late afternoon.
Lunch on board, followed by afternoon tea on the upper deck.
Upon arrival in Luxor, visit the Luxor Temple at sunset, renowned for its imposing façade, finely carved reliefs, and its famous obelisk, the twin of which stands in Paris's Place de la Concorde, standing 22 meters tall.
Dinner on board, accompanied by a belly dance performance and whirling dervish show in the lounge-bar.
Overnight on the ship.

Day 7: Theban Necropolis, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon

After breakfast, depart to explore the Theban Necropolis on the Nile's west bank, including:
- Valley of the Kings: A significant archaeological site housing the tombs of prominent New Kingdom pharaohs such as Ramses II, Thutmose III, Amenhotep, and Tutankhamun.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Notable for its unique architectural style, featuring three superimposed terraces backed against the Theban mountain.
- Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon: Two monumental statues carved from sandstone, each standing 17 meters tall.
Return to the ship for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure in Luxor.
Dinner and overnight on the ship.