Soleil Nile Cruise

• Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be welcomed by our English-speaking representative and transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your elegant Nile Cruise. Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. Lunch will be served on board.
• After lunch, start your Aswan tour with a visit to the impressive High Dam, constructed in 1960 under President Gamal Abdel Nasser to protect Egypt from Nile flooding. Continue with a scenic motorboat ride to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to Goddess Isis and relocated to Agilkia Island during the Graeco-Roman period.
• Your tour concludes with a visit to the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, carved from red granite and dedicated to God Amun Ra. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Aswan. Evening at leisure.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Note: If you arrive early, the tour will begin directly upon arrival to avoid waiting for check-in time.

• Enjoy breakfast on board as the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the two gods Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (Horus the Elder).
• Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch while sailing along the Nile. In the afternoon, take a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
• Return to the ship for relaxation. Dinner will be served on board, followed by an entertaining Egyptian folkloric show. Overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After breakfast, begin your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank, the ancient land of Thebes. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom.
• Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, a stunning architectural masterpiece carved into the mountainside.
• End your tour with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the massive statues of King Amenhotep III.
• Return to the cruise for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After breakfast, check out at 08:00 AM.
• Visit the East Bank of Luxor, starting with the Karnak Temples Complex, the largest religious complex ever built in history, primarily dedicated to God Amun Ra.
• Continue to the magnificent Luxor Temple, constructed by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II.
• After completing your tour, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your selected location in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast

• Upon arrival at Luxor airport or train station, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise by private air-conditioned vehicle. Check-in before 12:00 PM.
• In the afternoon, explore the East Bank of Luxor, including the Karnak Temples Complex, dedicated mainly to Amun Ra and dating back to the Middle Kingdom, with additions from various dynasties.
• Continue to Luxor Temple, located in the heart of ancient Thebes and completed by Ramses II.
• Return to the cruise for dinner. Enjoy an Egyptian folkloric show in the evening. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Note: Early arrivals will begin touring immediately to maximize time.

• Breakfast on board. Explore the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the cruise for lunch. Sail toward Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Breakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s most well-preserved temples.
• Sail to Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch on board. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
• Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Breakfast on board. Explore Aswan’s highlights, starting with the High Dam.
• Take a motorboat ride to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, dedicated to Goddess Isis.
• Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an extraordinary ancient granite monument.
• Return to the cruise for lunch and afternoon tea. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After breakfast, check out and transfer to Aswan airport or train station for your onward journey.
• Optional Tour: Abu Simbel Excursion
  Travel by private vehicle or domestic flight to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II. The Great Temple was dedicated to Ra-Horakhty, while the smaller temple honors Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor.
• After the visit, return to Aswan for transfer to your hotel or airport.

Meals: Breakfast