Uncover the wonders of the Nile on this 4-day trip from Cairo which includes meals. Fly to Aswan and explore the Philae temple with an Egyptology guide. Take in the sights as you sail to Edfu and Luxor. Explore the valley of the kings and discover the area from above on an optional hot-air-balloon flight.
Day 1:
Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation in cairo and relax as your driver navigates traffic for you. be dropped-off at the cairo airport and take a short flights to Aswan. Meet your egyptology guide outside the arrival hall's exit door.
Visit the High Dam and the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honour of Goddess Isis, the chief deity of the island. Transfer to the Nile River and board the cruise ship. Float along the Nile, relax, and enjoy a delicious lunch and dinner onboard. Sleep in a cosy cabin.
Day 2:
Wake up to a hearty breakfast as you glide over the Nile around Kom Ombo. Take in views of the unique Temple of Sobek, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. Have the chance to visit the Abu Simble Temple.
Savour lunch onboard and continue Edfu. Tuck in to a mouth-watering dinner and admire the sunset onboard. Rest up in your cabin for the night.
Day 3:
Soak up the morning air with a cup of coffee and breakfast before visiting the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu. Enjoy a horse and carriage ride in Edfu. Hop aboard the boat and have your lunch and dinner on board while taking in the stunning landscapes on the way to Luxor.
Day 4:
Experience the splendour of Luxor with an optional early morning hot-air balloon ride. Be transferred to the take off site and discover the Valley of the Kings from above. Eat breakfast onboard the boat before heading out to visit the Valley of the King for 2 hours.
Transfer to the Hatshebsuite Temple to uncover the first woman who ruled Egypt. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon to admire two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Travel to the Karnak Temples for nearly 2 hours.
Finally transfer to the Luxor airport for your flight back to Cairo. Meet your driver at the airport and ride back to your accommodation in Cairo.
All the Egyptian 5 stars Nile cruises modern boats with a minimum 62 cabins, including 4 suites. You will find on board:
Main restaurant serving buffet
Air-conditioned bar
Ballroom with dance floor
Large terrace with bar and pool
Air-conditioned massage room
Beauty and gift shop
Laundry service
Internet and fax (when docked - intermittent and chargeable)

Offered during your Nile cruise:
Oriental evening in the lounge bar with belly dancing.
Evening disguised oriental in the iounge bar
Felucca ride around elephantine island