Explore the Wonders of the Nile

On the second day, you will be driven to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the various points of interest located in the Valley of the Kings. View the Necropolis of Thebes and the enormous Colossi of Memnon. Visit the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, the first female ruler of ancient Egypt and the most successful of all the female Pharaonic rulers. 

Visit next to the Valley of the Kings, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the necropolis of pharaohs and nobles, dating back some 500 years to the 16th century BC. Of course, the opportunity is not missed to visit the tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered as late as 1922 by Howard Carter. This legendary chamber had remained closed for millennia, and its secrets are yours for discovery. Spend the afternoon at leisure as you cruise to Edfu.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

You will have time today to visit the Temple of Horus, the god with a falcon head and associated with the sky. Constructed as far back as 230 BC by Ptolemy III, this well-preserved vibrant structure enables the study of worship within the ancient Egyptian temple. After that, sail to Kom Ombo, then disembark to visit the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god—both considered by some ancient Egyptians to be the creators of the world. You will also get to see the mummified remains of several crocodiles that inhabited the ancient shore of the Nile. Finally, cruise to Aswan. and enjoy your Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Take a motorized boat to the Philae Temple, located on Agilika Island. It is dedicated to the goddess Isis and shows almost perfectly the mixture of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architecture. Since the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the temple has been dismantled with great care and then reconstructed. View the granite quarries and the Unfinished Obelisk, which gives an idea of the quality of work undertaken by ancient Egypt's stonemasons. Wind down today with a relaxed cruise around the Aswan Islands by felucca, followed by a Scenic Sundowner tasting on board, where you can take in some of the breathtaking views.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visit Abu Simbel, the twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari—the stunning pair of temples dedicated to Ramses II and his beloved queen, Nefertari. The facade of the former is embellished with four colossal statues of the pharaoh—each standing 70 feet tall. Interestingly, the entire complex was moved to its present site to save it from the rising waters that resulted from the construction of the Aswan High Dam. On the way back, we drive you wherever you like in Aswan.