Royal Princess Nile Cruise

Once you reach Aswan, our representative, proficient in English, will welcome you and arrange a private air-conditioned van for your transfer to your luxurious Nile cruise ship. Ensure to check in before noon. Initially, you will have your lunch onboard. Post-lunch, we will take you to the High Dam, constructed in 1960 AD by Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser as a safeguard against the Nile flood. Following this, experience a motorboat ride on the Nile to the Temple of Philae, a structure from the Graeco-Roman era dedicated to the goddess Isis. Lastly, you will be guided to The Unfinished Obelisk, a red granite monument devoted to the god Amun Ra. After completing your tour, you will be taken back to your ship. Enjoy your evening leisure time in Aswan at your own pace. [L-D]

Your ship will provide breakfast for you. Following that, you will accompany your Egyptologist guide to explore one of Egypt's most remarkable temples, the Kom Ombo Temple. This site was a place of worship for the deities Sobek and Haroeris for some time. Return to your vessel and have your lunch on the sun deck while appreciating the unparalleled scenery of the mighty Nile River. In the afternoon, take pleasure in a chariot ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, renowned as one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Once your exploration ends, you'll be escorted back to your vessel. Spend a leisurely afternoon onboard your ship. Dinner will be served onboard as well. An evening of the Egyptian Folklore Show, performed by the onboard staff, awaits you.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast aboard the Nile cruise. Then embark on an enchanting journey through Thebes, the holy land, by exploring Luxor's west bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, a royal burial ground for Theban rulers and ancient Egyptian kings. Here, our Pharaohs were laid to rest.
Your next stop will be the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple stands out as one of the most stunning examples of ancient Egyptian Architecture, as it was entirely carved into the mountain.
Conclude your tour with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, a monument associated with King Amenhotep III. After this, head back to your ship for a sumptuous lunch. Spend the afternoon as you wish, at your leisure. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay on the cruise.

Depart post-breakfast (at 08:00 AM) and embark on an exploration of Luxor's East Bank, where you'll witness the grandeur of the Karnak Temples Complex. Known worldwide as the largest complex construction, this magnificent site sprawls over a hundred areas. Your delightful tour concludes at the Luxor Temple, a masterpiece built during the 12th dynasty, with its completion credited to the renowned King Ramses II. Upon completing your day's adventure, a private air-conditioned van will transport you back to your Luxor accommodations, marking the end of our services.

Upon reaching Luxor's transportation hub, you'll be personally escorted to your Nile Cruise via a private air-conditioned vehicle. The boarding process will be completed before noon. In the afternoon, you're set to explore Luxor's East bank, which includes the vast Karnak Temples Complex, the most enormous edifices ever constructed in human history. The main structure is dedicated to the deity Amun Ra, as it was thought of as the terrestrial dwelling of the god. The oldest parts of the structure can be traced back to the middle kingdom, with some indications pointing to even earlier structures from the 3rd dynasty. Later, your journey takes you to the Luxor Temple, a magnificent monument constructed by a ruler of the 12th dynasty and completed by the famed King Ramses II. Situated in the core of ancient Thebes, this temple, similar to Karnak, was devoted to the primary deity, Amun Re.
Upon concluding your day's excursion, you'll be escorted back to your vessel for relaxation and rejuvenation. In the evening, the crew will organize an Egyptian folkloric performance. A meal will be provided and you'll stay overnight in Luxor. (L-D) Note: Should your arrival in Luxor be particularly early, we will initiate the tour immediately upon arrival. This is because the cruise check-in is at 12:00, and we aim to prevent our guests from squandering their time waiting in the lobby for check-in.

Begin your day with breakfast aboard the Nile cruise. Following that, set out on a captivating journey through Thebes, a land deemed sacred, by exploring Luxor's west bank. This includes the Valley of the Kings, regarded as the royal burial ground of Theban monarchs and rulers from ancient Egypt and the final resting place of our Pharaohs. Moving on, your next stop will be the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is recognized as one of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian architecture due to its unique feature of being completely carved into the mountain. Concluding your tour, you'll visit the Colossi of Memnon, belonging to King Amenhotep III. After your tour, head back to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. End your day with dinner and an overnight stay on the cruise.

Start your day with breakfast aboard your Nile cruise. Your guide will then lead you on an enigmatic journey to the land of mysteries. The first stop on today's guided tour is one of Egypt's most magnificent temples, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, renowned for its exceptional preservation. Following the visit, you'll return to your ship as lunch is served en route to Kom Ombo.
In the afternoon, you'll continue your journey to the Temple of Kom Ombo, a place where devotion was once given to the two deities Sobek & Haroeris. After your exploration, head back to your ship for a delectable lunch.
Savor the beauty of the Nile from the sun deck, observing the unparalleled landscapes of this majestic river. It was along these banks that ancient Egyptian civilization sprang up and thrived.
A sumptuous dinner will be served on board as you sail towards Aswan. You'll arrive late in the evening and spend the night there.

Your ship will provide breakfast for you. Following this, an Egyptologist guide will accompany you on a tour of the grand city of Aswan. This includes The High Dam, a significant structure built by Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to shield Egypt from Nile floods. Afterward, a motorboat will take you on a journey down the Nile River until you arrive at Agilika Island. Here, you'll explore the Temple of Philae, constructed during the Gaeco-Roman era and devoted to the goddess Isis (mother of the god Horus). Your final stop will be one of Aswan's exceptional attractions, The Unfinished Obelisk. Carved from red granite, it was dedicated to the god Amun Ra. Once your day's tour concludes, you'll return to your ship where lunch, afternoon tea will be served. Enjoy your free time in the evening. Your night concludes with dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.

After you've enjoyed your breakfast, our representative will escort you to the Aswan airport or station for your flight to Cairo (Breakfast). 
There's an optional tour: a trip to the temples of Abu Simbel, either by private car or domestic flight. Our English-speaking guide in Aswan will meet you and take you to Abu Simble in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Located on the western bank of the Nile, Abu Simble is 180 miles south of the First Cataract in what used to be Nubia and was known as Meha in ancient times. The location was first noted in written records during the 18th Dynasty, courtesy of Ay and Horemheb who had rock-cut chapels carved into the southern hillsides. Once there, you will have the opportunity to explore the Abu Simbel Temples, constructed by the renowned Pharaoh Ramses II. The larger temple, known as the Great Temple, was dedicated to the esteemed god Rahorakhty by Ramesses II. The smaller one was dedicated to none other than Ramses II himself and his stunning queen, Nefertari. Upon completion of your tour, we'll return to Aswan.
Once you reach Aswan, a private air-conditioned vehicle will transport you to the hotel of your choice for check-in and relaxation. Alternatively, you may be taken to Aswan Airport to board your local flight to Cairo.