Day 1: Karnak, Valley of the Kings & Embarkation at Esna

Breakfast at the hotel.

• Temple of Karnak – A vast religious complex dedicated to Amun, with monumental columns and sacred shrines built over centuries.

• Valley of the Kings – The burial site of pharaohs, where richly decorated tombs reveal the art and beliefs of ancient Egypt.

• Colossi of Memnon – Two towering statues of Amenhotep III that once guarded his mortuary temple.

Transfer to Esna (50 km south of Luxor) to embark on the Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Lunch on board as the cruise begins sailing.
Dinner and overnight on board, moored at El Hegz.

Day 2: El Kab & Edfu – Sail to El Ramadi

Breakfast on board.

• El Kab – Ancient city with well-preserved rock-cut tombs and ruins of temples dedicated to Nekhbet, the vulture goddess.

• Temple of Horus at Edfu – One of the most complete temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, symbolizing divine kingship.

Return to the Dahabiya for lunch and sailing.
Dinner and overnight on board at El Ramadi.

Day 3: Bassaw Village & Gebel El Silsila

Breakfast on board.

• Bassaw Village – A charming riverside community where you can stroll through lush fields and experience authentic Egyptian village life.

• Gebel El Silsila – Ancient sandstone quarries where blocks for grand temples like Karnak were carved, with chapels carved into the cliffs.

Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board at Beshir Island.

Day 4: Kom Ombo & Herdiab Island – Sail to Aswan

Breakfast on board.

• Temple of Kom Ombo – A unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, featuring crocodile mummies and fascinating reliefs.

• Herdiab Island – A peaceful spot on the Nile, perfect for swimming in crystal-clear waters.

Sail onwards to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Day 5: Disembarkation & Philae Temple

Breakfast on board.
Disembarkation from the Dahabiya.

• Temple of Philae – An enchanting island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, saved from flooding during the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Transfer for your onward journey.