We start the day early with a visit to Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most impressive ancient sites. Ramses II built these massive temples over 3,000 years ago, carving them into the cliffs to honor the gods and celebrate his legacy.

After we return to Aswan, we visit the High Dam, a modern project that controls the Nile and created Lake Nasser. Then we explore the ancient granite quarry, where the Unfinished Obelisk still rests in the rock, showing how ancient builders shaped these giant monuments.

Later, we sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, enjoying the calm water and peaceful views. In the afternoon, we board our Nile cruise, check into our cabins, and get ready to sail toward Kom Ombo.

Later, we sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, enjoying the calm water and peaceful views. In the afternoon, we board our Nile cruise, check into our cabins, and get ready to sail toward Kom Ombo.

We will sail from Aswan to Kom Ombo, enjoying calm views of the Nile as we pass palm trees, quiet villages, and wide open landscapes.

At Kom Ombo, we will visit a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. We will walk through its halls and explore the carvings that share stories of ancient medicine, rituals, and daily life.

After the visit, we will return to the ship and continue toward Edfu, relaxing on board as the Nile gently carries us through Upper Egypt.

We start the day in Edfu with a visit to the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Built during the Ptolemaic period, the temple gives us a clear view of how the ancient Egyptians designed and used their sacred spaces. We walk through its open courtyard and towering columns, and admire the detailed carvings that still tell their stories.

After the visit, we sail through Esna, enjoying the peaceful views along the Nile. By evening, we arrive in Luxor and visit the Temple of Luxor, beautifully lit and full of atmosphere. Built by generations of pharaohs, the temple stands in the heart of the city and offers a powerful look into the glory of ancient Thebes.

We rise early to explore the treasures of Luxor, the ancient city once known as Thebes. We begin at the Temple of Karnak, a vast complex of towering columns and sacred halls built over centuries by generations of pharaohs. Walking through its massive hypostyle hall is like stepping into the heart of ancient Egypt.

Next, we cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where vivid tomb paintings still tell the stories of Egypt’s most powerful rulers. We continue to Deir el-Bahari, the elegant temple of Queen Hatshepsut, carved into the cliffs in honor of Egypt’s great female pharaoh. Then we explore Medinet Habu, the grand mortuary temple of Ramses III, with detailed reliefs that bring his legacy to life.

Before we leave, we stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that have stood watch over the Theban plain for more than 3,000 years. It's a powerful way to end the day in one of Egypt’s most remarkable regions.