Discover the beauty of the Nile

Day 1: Fly to Luxor.
Fly direct to Luxor and transfer on arrival (approx. 20 minutes) to your cruise ship.

Day 2: Luxor to Edfu.
Visit The Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and then the Valley of the Queens. En route back to the boat we will stop at the Colossi of Memnon. (This whole morning tour takes approximately 5 hours.) On arrival back at the boat, lunch is served and the boat sets sail. The afternoon is spent relaxing on the sundeck while watching the varied local life on the river and its banks. Tea and cakes are served at “Tea-time”. At some stage during the evening or night, the boat passes through the Lock at Esna and docks in Edfu 3–4 hours later. After Dinner, there’s a small informal welcome party hosted by the boats management.

Day 3: Cruise to Aswan.
A morning visit to the Temple at Edfu. Afterwards, there is free time to roam the local market where you will be able to prepare for this evening’s Galabeya Party onboard the boat. During or after lunch we set sail for Aswan which takes approximately 10 hours. The afternoon is spent at leisure giving you chance to take a dip in the pool, read a book or simply to enjoy the view. The evening entertainment involves fancy dress where everyone dresses up in Galabeya and head scarves for dinner and the party games. Late that night the boat docks in Aswan for 2 nights.

Day 4: Aswan.
Morning visit to the High Dam, the Old Granite Quarries, the Unfinished Obelisk and the by boat to the Temple of Philae on Philae Island. In the afternoon sail by Felucca down the Nile. Tonight’s entertainment will be an Egyptian style ‘Treasure Hunt’

Day 5: Aswan.
Today can be spent either at leisure or on optional excursions. The most popular excursion being to the Temple of Abu Simbel which is available by coach (approx £65) or by air (approx £130). In the afternoon you can take an optional excursion to a Nubian Village via camel or boat. In the late afternoon we set sail for Kom Ombo and usually the visit to the Ptolemic Temple takes place that evening. Overnight may be in Kom Ombo or in Edfu. Evening entertainment includes an authentic Nubian dancer

Day 6: Cruise to Luxor.
All day sailing downstream to Luxor via the Esna Lock. The day is spent at leisure on board arriving into Luxor that evening.

Day 7: Luxor.
The day begins with a morning visit to the Temple of Karnak, the papyrus museum and the traditional perfume shops of Luxor. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Luxor after which there is ample opportunity to explore the markets of Luxor for souvenirs and gifts. That evening there is an optional excursion to the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple.

Day 8: Fly to UK.
Leisure time prior to your return flight to the UK. Alternatively you may wish to extend your stay in Egypt call us for further details and prices.