Cross to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the legendary royal necropolis. Visit mortuary temples, colossal statues guarding the plain, and richly decorated tombs carved deep into desert cliffs for Egypt’s rulers.

Return to the ship for lunch and begin cruising south. The afternoon is spent sailing past riverside villages and farmland, offering a peaceful contrast to the morning’s monumental archaeology.

This morning, visit one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to a powerful sky deity and renowned for its detailed reliefs and intact structure. The site offers rare insight into ritual life during the Ptolemaic era.

Later, continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore its unique double sanctuary honoring two ancient gods. After the visit, rejoin the cruise and continue toward Aswan under the changing colors of sunset.

Arrive in Aswan and visit a beautifully relocated island temple devoted to a revered goddess of magic and motherhood. The site reflects centuries of religious devotion shaped by multiple civilizations.

Later, explore modern engineering at the High Dam before enjoying a traditional felucca sail around Aswan’s islands. The calm waters and golden light create a memorable Nile evening experience.

After breakfast, disembark in Aswan. Guests with additional time may choose an optional early-morning excursion to a monumental rock-cut temple complex near the southern border of Egypt.

Following disembarkation, transfer to Aswan Airport for your onward journey, concluding a richly layered Nile cruise experience.