Fly from London to Egypt’s Red Sea coast and enjoy your included transfer from the airport to your five-star beachfront resort in Hurghada. Check in and spend the rest of the day relaxing by the pool, enjoying the beach, or settling into your all-inclusive stay.

Overnight in Hurghada

Enjoy 6 full days in Hurghada at leisure. Relax on the beach, enjoy the hotel’s All Inclusive facilities, swim in the Red Sea, or choose optional excursions such as snorkeling, diving, desert safaris, or boat trips to nearby islands.

Overnight in Hurghada

This morning after breakfast, check out from your hotel in Hurghada and travel by road from Hurghada to historic Luxor in time for embarkation on your Nile cruise (check-in from 12:00 hrs). Upon arrival, meet the local representative and transfer to your cruise vessel, where a warm Egyptian welcome awaits. After check-in, enjoy lunch onboard before beginning your exploration of Luxor’s famous East Bank.

Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple, one of the largest temple complexes ever built, featuring towering columns, sacred lakes, sanctuaries and grand obelisks dedicated to the Theban gods. Continue to the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully set in the heart of the city and historically linked to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes.

Return to the cruise for dinner and your first evening sailing through the timeless landscapes of the Nile.

Overnight onboard Nile Cruise in Luxor

After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the legendary land of the pharaohs, home to some of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable monuments. Begin with a visit to the world-famous Valley of the Kings, where generations of Egypt’s rulers, including Tutankhamun, were laid to rest in richly decorated tombs hidden within the desert hills.

Continue to the striking Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, dramatically built into towering limestone cliffs and dedicated to one of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs. Then stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that have stood guard over the Theban necropolis for thousands of years.

Return to the cruise and begin sailing south towards Edfu via the Esna Lock. Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner onboard as you relax and watch the timeless scenery of the Nile drift by.

Overnight onboard Nile Cruise

After breakfast, visit the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Edfu, one of Egypt’s finest surviving temples and dedicated to Horus, the falcon god. Hidden for centuries beneath desert sands, this impressive sanctuary offers a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of the Ptolemaic era.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing along the Nile towards Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, explore the distinctive Kom Ombo Temple, a rare twin temple uniquely dedicated to two gods — Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its riverside setting and symmetrical design make it one of Egypt’s most unusual ancient sites.

Later, rejoin your cruise and continue sailing south towards Aswan. Enjoy dinner onboard as the peaceful Nile scenery drifts by.

Overnight onboard Nile Cruise in Aswan

Arrive in Aswan, a charming city renowned for its tranquil Nile scenery and rich Nubian heritage. After breakfast, set out to discover some of the region’s most famous sights.

Visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and picturesquely situated on an island. Continue to the impressive Aswan High Dam, a remarkable feat of modern engineering that controls the Nile’s waters, before viewing the enormous Unfinished Obelisk, which offers fascinating insight into ancient stone-working techniques.

Later, you may choose to enjoy an optional traditional felucca sail on the Nile at sunset for a truly memorable experience. Return to the cruise for dinner.

Overnight onboard Nile Cruise in Aswan

After breakfast, check out from your Nile Cruise and enjoy your included transfer to Aswan Airport for your onward flight. Depart with unforgettable memories of Ancient Egypt, magnificent temples, and the timeless beauty of the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast