After breakfast, cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit the royal tombs adorned with vivid scenes of mythology and the afterlife. Explore a magnificent mortuary temple carved into cliffs, featuring terraces, statues, and grand architectural designs. Stop at colossal seated statues that once guarded the temple complex. Return to the cruise for lunch as you sail toward Esna. Spend the afternoon relaxing on deck, watching rural life along the Nile. In the evening, experience passing through the Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight onboard as the cruise sails toward Edfu.

Enjoy breakfast as you arrive in Edfu. Take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved monuments. Marvel at the enormous pylons, inner sanctuaries, and hieroglyphs illustrating ancient rituals. Learn the stories of Horus and Seth from your guide. Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. Explore the dual temple dedicated to Horus the Elder and Sobek, featuring symmetrical architecture, healing chambers, and crocodile mummy exhibits. Continue sailing to Aswan for dinner, evening entertainment, and overnight onboard.

After breakfast, begin with a visit to the High Dam, an engineering marvel that created Lake Nasser. Take a motorboat to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis, and enjoy its elegant colonnades, intricate carvings, and serene island location. Optionally, visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries to learn about ancient stone-working techniques. Return to the cruise for lunch and a relaxing afternoon in Aswan. Dinner and overnight onboard.

Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before check-out. Optionally, take an early morning excursion to Abu Simbel, the monumental temples carved by Ramses II, renowned for its colossal statues and remarkable relocation history. After the optional visit, transfer to Aswan Airport, train station, or hotel for onward travel.