Day One: Emark The Cruise - Visit Luxor East Bank Landmarks

Morning time, you will meet your tour guide who will join you to start the 7-night Nile cruise from Luxor to visit the historical attractions on the East Bank of Luxor such as:

Stop at: Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple is the largest religious complex ever built and is often described as a “city of temples.” Constructed over a long period between approximately 1971 BC and 30 BC, the site features an extraordinary collection of sanctuaries, chapels, pylons, and richly decorated structures. Many of its monuments date back to the New Kingdom, when Karnak served as the main center of worship in ancient Egypt. The temple complex was dedicated to the Theban Triad—Amun, Mut, and Khonsu—and played a central role in hosting the famous Opet Festival.

Then check-in 5* Nile cruise to have lunch and relax. Evening time, we will pick you up to enjoy:

Stop at: Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple is one of the most important religious monuments in ancient Egypt. Built around 1400 BC, it was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu and played a key role in the renewal of kingship.

The temple was the main site of the Opet Festival, a sacred celebration that symbolized the rejuvenation of royal power and the connection between the pharaoh’s human role and divine authority.

At the end of the day, return back to the cruise to have dinner meal and overnight on board.

Day Two: Free Day On The Cruise

The second day of your 8 days Nile River cruise from Luxor will be free to enjoy the cruise while sailing to Edfu.

Day Three: Visit Edfu Temple & Sail To Kom Ombo

 In the morning, you will have the breakfast and will be escorted by your personal Egyptologist in a horse carriage to visit:

Stop at: Edfu Temple

The Temple of Edfu is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and one of the last great temples built during the Ptolemaic era (237–57 BC). Dedicated to Horus, the god of the sky, the temple stands on the legendary site where Horus is believed to have defeated Set, according to the Osiris myth.
Its impressive architecture and detailed carvings beautifully blend ancient Egyptian and Greek influences, making it one of the highlights of any Nile cruise.

Return back to your cruise & have lunch & dinner. Overnight will be onboard the cruise in Aswan (late night arrival).

Day Four: Visit The Best Aswan Landmarks

 Enjoy your breakfast, then move to complete your 7 night Nile cruise from Luxor by a tour to Aswan Highlights where you will visit:

Stop at: The Aswan High Dam

The Aswan High Dam was constructed between 1960 and 1970 with the assistance of the Moscow-based Hydroproject Institute. Its purpose was to control the annual flooding of the Nile, generate hydroelectric power, and provide increased water storage for irrigation through Lake Nasser.
Following its construction, several ancient monuments, including Abu Simbel and Philae Temple, were threatened by rising waters. Thanks to an extraordinary UNESCO-led rescue mission in the 1960s—one of the most remarkable archaeological operations in history—these temples were successfully relocated and preserved.

Stop at: The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk is a unique ancient monument that offers invaluable insight into how obelisks were carved in ancient Egypt. Commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC), it was intended to stand at the entrance of Karnak Temple alongside what is now known as the Lateran Obelisk in Rome.
Known in ancient times as “Tekhenu,” meaning “to pierce the sky,” the obelisk would have reached a height of 42 meters and weighed approximately 1,200 tons. A crack discovered during construction halted the work, leaving the obelisk in its original location to this day.

Stop at: Philae Temple

Philae Temple is a breathtaking sanctuary dedicated to Isis, the goddess of love and magic. The temple is famous for its reliefs depicting the Myth of Osiris, telling the story of Osiris’s murder by his brother Set, his resurrection as ruler of the underworld, and the triumph of his son Horus, the sky god.
Due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the temple was relocated in the 1960s to Agilkia Island as part of a UNESCO rescue project, preserving this masterpiece for future generations.

Return back to the cruise & enjoy the lunch & dinner. Overnight on board the cruise.

Day Five: Private Tour To Abu Simbel Temples By Vehicle

Early morning, get your breakfast boxes then join your private tour guide to enjoy a private guided tour to Abu Simbel temples:

Stop at: Abu Simbel Temples

The Abu Simbel Temples are among the most impressive monuments in Egypt, built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC. Completed around 1264 BC, the temples reflect the power and achievements of Ramses the Great, including his role in signing the world’s first recorded peace treaty.

The temples are famous for the Sun Festival, which takes place twice a year in February and October, when sunlight illuminates the inner sanctuary statues of Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ramses II, while the god Ptah remains in darkness. This unique phenomenon highlights the brilliance of ancient Egyptian engineering and religious beliefs.

Return back to your cruise & taste a delicious lunch & dinner onboard the cruise.

Overnight will be onboard the cruise.

Day Six: Sail Back To Kom Ombo Temple

Morning time, start sailing to Kom Ombo while having your breakfast on board the cruise. After arriving to Kom Ombo, join your tour guide to visit:

Stop at: Kom Ombo Temple

The Temple of Kom Ombo, meaning “The Hill of Gold,” dates back to the Greco-Roman period (205–180 BC) during the reign of Ptolemy V. What makes this temple truly unique is its rare double design, divided into two symmetrical sections—one dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and the other to Horus, the falcon-headed sky god.

You continue sailing to Luxor and arrive late at night. Lunch & dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Day Seven: Visit Luxor West Bank Landmarks

Continue your trip with your tour guide and enjoy a tour of Luxor West Bank starting by:

Stop at: Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings was part of the ancient city of Thebes and is home to an impressive collection of royal tombs dating from approximately 1570 BC to 1050 BC, belonging to the 18th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties. Used as royal burial chambers between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, the valley served as the final resting place for Egypt’s pharaohs and their treasures. In recognition of its historical importance, the site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

Stop at: Hatshepsut Temple

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is a magnificent rock-cut monument located at Deir El-Bahari. Built around 1479 BC, this elegant funerary temple was dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most powerful rulers of the 18th Dynasty. The temple commemorates her reign and achievements and is renowned for its unique architectural harmony with the surrounding cliffs.

Stop at: Colossi of Memnon

Standing in the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile, the Colossi of Memnon are two massive quartzite sandstone statues built around 1350 BC by King Amenhotep III. These monumental figures once guarded the entrance to his vast funerary temple and remain among the most iconic symbols of ancient Thebes.

Return to the cruise for lunch & dinner and overnight. 

Day Eight: End The 7 Night Nile Cruise

Check out after breakfast and transfer to anywhere ever you want in Luxor to end your experience through the heart of Egypt.

Hint: You can share your thoughts about adding or removing any tours from your tour itinerary to be able to accommodate your requirements and fulfill your needs.