M/S Concerto II Nile Cruise

Embarkation: You will be met and assisted upon arrival at Luxor Airport, your hotel, or the train station and transferred to the M/S Concerto II luxury Nile Cruise, Check-in and settle into your cabin.

Lunch Onboard: Enjoy your first delicious meal aboard the cruise.

• Karnak Temple: Prepare to be mesmerized by the sheer scale and grandeur of Karnak, the largest religious structure ever built. Wander through its colossal hypostyle hall, adorned with towering columns intricately carved with hieroglyphs, and discover the sacred lake and various sanctuaries dedicated to different deities.
• Luxor Temple: In the evening, witness the enchanting Luxor Temple illuminated under the stars. This magnificent temple, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, showcases impressive pylons, obelisks, and colonnades, offering a glimpse into the religious and ceremonial life of ancient Egypt.

Dinner Onboard: Enjoy a delightful dinner with fellow travelers.

Overnight in Luxor.

Meals Luch , Dinner.

Breakfast Onboard: Start your day with a hearty breakfast, after the breakfast our guide will meet you to start your journey to discover the west-Bank of Luxor

• Valley of the Kings: Today, you'll explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of numerous pharaohs, including the famous Tutankhamun (visiting his tomb requires an extra ticket). Descend into some of these elaborately decorated tombs and admire the well-preserved artwork.
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Visit the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a unique terraced temple dedicated to the powerful female pharaoh.
• Colossi of Memnon: Stop by the iconic Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Lunch Onboard: Enjoy lunch as the ship sets sail towards Edfu via the Esna Lock.

Afternoon Tea: Relax on the sun deck and enjoy the scenic views of the Nile during afternoon tea.

Passing through Esna Lock: Experience the fascinating process of navigating through the Esna Lock, raising or lowering the ship to different water levels.

Dinner Onboard.

Overnight in Edfu.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Top Highlights: The vibrant artwork within the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the unique architecture of Hatshepsut's Temple, the experience of passing through the Esna Lock.

Breakfast Onboard Nile Cruise

• Temple of Horus in Edfu: Visit the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu. This Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the falcon-headed god is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. You'll typically reach the temple by a short horse-drawn carriage ride.

Lunch Onboard: Enjoy lunch as the cruise continues sailing towards Kom Ombo.

• Temple of Kom Ombo: Explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Notice the temple's dual design with mirrored sanctuaries and entrances.

Dinner Onboard.

Oriental Show & Galabia Party: Enjoy an evening of entertainment with a traditional oriental show and a fun Galabia party, where you can dress up in traditional Egyptian attire.

• Overnight Aswan
• Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities, drive to Abu Simbel (3 hrs., each way by road, pre-bookable $90 Per Person) There, behold the towering twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari, rescued from the flooding waters of the Aswan High Dam.

The Abu Simbel temples, located near Egypt's southern border, are among the most magnificent monuments. Carved into a rock cliff by King Ramses II around 1264 BC, the Great Temple features four imposing colossal seated statues of the pharaoh on its facade. Inside, statues of Ramses II line the main hall leading to a sanctuary with deities including Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, Ptah, and a deified Ramses. The temple is famous for being precisely aligned so that sunlight illuminates the sanctuary twice a year, around February 22nd and October 22nd. In the 1960s, the entire complex was moved to avoid submersion by the Aswan High Dam.

Or enjoy Nubian Village trip ($40 Per Person). Lunch and Dinner will be served on board.

Overnight Aswan 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After a final breakfast onboard, it will be time to disembark from the MS Concerto 2 Nile cruise in Aswan. and then you will be ready to Visit to Aswan High dam Then, ride by motorized boat to the island of Agilika and its Philae Temple — among the ancient structures that were dismantled and painstakingly reassembled when the Aswan High Dam was constructed.

• High Dam: Visit the modern marvel of the High Dam, which controls the Nile's flow and provides hydroelectric power. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser.
• Unfinished Obelisk: Discover the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, offering insights into the techniques used by ancient Egyptian stonemasons.
• Philae Temple: Take a scenic boat trip to Philae Temple, a beautiful temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis, which was relocated to Agilkia Island to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

Meals Breakfast

Meet your Egyptologist guide at your Aswan Airport or Aswan hotel and begin your adventure with a visit to the Aswan High Dam. Next, hop on a motor boat to get to Philae Island. After a tour of the island and a visit to the temple, board your 5-star cruise.

• High Dam: Visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that controls the flow of the Nile and provides hydroelectric power. From the top, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.
• Unfinished Obelisk: Discover the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. This massive obelisk, if completed, would have been the largest ever created, providing insights into the techniques used by ancient Egyptian stonemasons.
• Philae Temple: Take a scenic boat trip to Agilkia Island, the new home of the beautiful Philae Temple. This temple complex, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was carefully relocated to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Marvel at its elegant architecture and intricate carvings.

Overnight Aswan

Meals Lunch, Dinner

Today is dedicated to exploring the fascinating West Bank of Luxor, the necropolis of the ancient pharaohs. After breakfast onboard, you'll cross the Nile to the West Bank and begin your journey at the Valley of the Kings. This hidden valley, nestled amongst the Theban Hills, was the final resting place for numerous New Kingdom pharaohs, including the famous Tutankhamun. You will have the opportunity to visit several royal tombs, each uniquely decorated with vibrant murals depicting scenes from Egyptian mythology and the afterlife. The sheer artistry and preservation of these ancient paintings are truly awe-inspiring. Your guide will provide insights into the beliefs and rituals surrounding death and the journey to the netherworld. Please note that photography is usually restricted inside the tombs to protect the delicate artwork.

Next, you'll visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most remarkable female pharaohs. This mortuary temple, dedicated to the sun god Amun, is architecturally stunning, rising in a series of terraces from the desert floor and blending harmoniously with the surrounding cliffs. You'll learn about Hatshepsut's extraordinary reign and the significant role she played in Egypt's history. The temple's reliefs depict scenes from her trade expeditions and divine birth, offering a fascinating glimpse into her accomplishments.On your way back to the river, you will stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once stood guard at the entrance to his mortuary temple. Though the temple itself is largely gone, these imposing statues remain, weathered by time and the elements, but still captivating in their grandeur.

return to the cruise, to take your Luggeg and transfir to the airport or train station.

Meals Breakfast