Day 1 – Arrival in Aswan & Sightseeing
Pickup from your hotel, airport, or train station in Aswan and transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise before lunch.
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Aswan High Dam (1 hour) – See this modern engineering feat, built in 1960 to control flooding and generate electricity.
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Philae Temple (2 hours) – Take a motorboat to the island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, then return to the cruise for dinner, a folklore show, and overnight stay.
Day 2 – Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo
Early morning departure for Abu Simbel.
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Abu Simbel Temples (8 hours) – Visit the remarkable rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, famous for their colossal statues.
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Kom Ombo Temple (1 hour) – Explore the dual temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Sail to Edfu for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 – Edfu & Luxor Temple
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Edfu Temple (2 hours) – Ride a horse carriage to visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s finest ancient monuments.
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Luxor Temple (2 hours) – Upon arrival in Luxor, tour this stunning temple complex showcasing Pharaonic, Christian, and Islamic influences. Dinner on board with a belly dance show.
Day 4 – Hot Air Balloon & Luxor’s West Bank
Begin before sunrise with a hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank.
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Valley of the Kings (2 hours) – Discover the tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs carved deep into the mountains.
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Temple of Hatshepsut (1 hour) – Visit the impressive mortuary temple of Egypt’s famous female pharaoh.
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Karnak Temple (1 hour) – Explore the vast complex, the largest religious site in ancient Egypt.
End the cruise with a transfer to your Luxor hotel, airport, or train station.
