Day 01 - Cairo / Luxor:

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our Spanish-speaking representative will assist you with all necessary immigration and visa formalities. You will then take a domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, our staff will assist you through customs and transfer you to your Nile cruise. Overnight on board in Luxor.

Day 02 - Luxor / Esna / Edfu:

Full board on board. You will cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the famous Theban Necropolis, including the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses IV lie (up to 3 tombs can be visited). The tour continues to the stunning Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu. You will also see the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues that guard the remains of the Temple of Amenhotep III. The day ends with visits to the Luxor and Karnak temples. Return to the ship and sail to Esna. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon as you sail along the Nile. After dinner, cross the Esna Lock and continue sailing towards Edfu. Overnight on board.

Day 03 - Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan:

Full board on board. After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Later, sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the dual temple dedicated to the gods Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek, the crocodile god. The tour includes a visit to the crocodile mummies’ exhibition. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 04 - Aswan:

Full board on board. Optional excursion to the Abu Simbel temples, located 280 km (approximately 3 hours) from Aswan. These massive temples were saved from flooding during the construction of the Aswan High Dam thanks to a worldwide effort led by UNESCO. The temple of Ramses II features four colossal statues, each 20 meters high, while the smaller temple is dedicated to his favorite wife, Nefertari. Return to Aswan. In the afternoon, enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile, where you will see the Botanical Garden, Elephantine Island, and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Optional visit to the Nubian Village. Return to the ship for overnight in Aswan.

Day 05 - Aswan / Cairo:

Breakfast and disembarkation. Transfer to the dock to board a boat to the island of Philae, where you will visit the Temple of Isis. Afterward, visit the Aswan High Dam, a marvel of modern engineering built in the 1960s with Soviet assistance. Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 06 - Cairo:

After breakfast, visit the Giza Plateau, home to the iconic Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. You will also see the Valley Temple of Khafre and the Sphinx, with its lion’s body and human head. After lunch, you may visit the Saqqara Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the first stone pyramid ever built. Return to the hotel for overnight in Cairo.

Day 07 - Cairo:

After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Cairo’s highlights. The tour begins at the Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of Tutankhamun and an extensive collection of artifacts from different periods of ancient Egypt. After lunch, visit the Coptic Quarter, known for its religious significance, where Christians, Jews, and Muslims have coexisted for centuries. See the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, where you’ll find the impressive Mosque of Muhammad Ali, known as the Alabaster Mosque. Finally, explore the vibrant Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest and most famous markets in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 08 - Cairo / Departure:

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.