Day 1: Aswan
- Arrive in Aswan, where you'll be met by your guide and transferred to your dahabiya.
- Settle into your comfortable cabin and enjoy a welcome lunch on board.
- In the afternoon, embark on a guided tour to the High Dam, an engineering marvel, and the captivating Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- In the evening, relax on the sundeck, watching the sunset paint the sky in vibrant hues as you set sail towards Kom Ombo.
Day 2: Kom Ombo and Gebel Silsila
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board as you cruise towards Kom Ombo.
- Disembark for a guided tour of the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek.
- After lunch, sail to Gebel Silsila, a fascinating ancient site known for its rock-cut tombs and temples.
- Explore the colorful Speos Artemidos, a Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Artemis.
- Spend the rest of the afternoon soaking up the sun on the deck or enjoying a refreshing dip in the Nile (depending on the season and safety regulations).
Day 3: Edfu and Esna
- Rise early for a pre-dawn departure to reach Edfu in time to visit the spectacular Temple of Horus, one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt.
- After breakfast on board, continue sailing towards Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, a fascinating engineering feat.
- Enjoy an afternoon of leisure onboard, reading a book, playing games, or simply admiring the passing scenery.
- In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner and a traditional Egyptian performance onboard.
Day 4: Luxor
- After breakfast, disembark in Luxor, the "City of a Hundred Gates."
- Visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, a vast complex of temples and chapels.
- Continue to the Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of pharaohs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun (separate entrance ticket required).
- In the afternoon, explore the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, a unique mortuary temple dedicated to the female pharaoh Hatshepsut.
- End your cruise with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
- You will then be transferred to your hotel in Luxor or onward destination.
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