Your journey begins with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel or Luxor Airport, followed by a smooth transfer to Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise with Orro Tour. After check-in, enjoy a delicious lunch onboard while taking in the stunning views of the Nile.
In the afternoon, begin your exploration of ancient Thebes with a visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex. Walk through the monumental Hypostyle Hall with its towering columns, admire the sacred obelisks, and discover countless carvings that reflect the power of the pharaohs.
Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully located in the heart of the city and dedicated to the god Amun. Explore its grand colonnades, statues, and reliefs that bring ancient Egyptian ceremonies to life.
Return to the cruise for a delightful dinner onboard.
Overnight: On board Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast onboard before crossing to Luxor’s West Bank for a full day of exploration.
Begin with the legendary Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Enter richly decorated tombs filled with vivid wall paintings and hieroglyphics that reveal ancient beliefs about the afterlife.
Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s architectural masterpieces. Built into the cliffs of Deir El Bahari, it offers stunning symmetry, elegant terraces, and panoramic desert views.
End your West Bank tour with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for thousands of years guarding the Theban necropolis.
Return to the cruise for lunch and begin sailing toward Esna. Pass through the famous Esna Lock and continue your peaceful journey to Edfu.
Overnight: On board Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu. Explore its massive entrance pylon, inner courtyards, and beautifully detailed reliefs dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch while sailing toward Kom Ombo.
Upon arrival, visit the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Discover its symmetrical design, ancient inscriptions, and fascinating medical carvings that reflect life in ancient Egypt.
Continue sailing toward Aswan and enjoy a relaxing evening onboard as the cruise glides along the Nile.
Overnight: On board Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin the day with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that transformed Egypt’s water system and created Lake Nasser.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive granite monument still attached to the bedrock, offering a rare insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.
In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat ride to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Explore its elegant halls, detailed carvings, and learn about its remarkable relocation to Agilkia Island to protect it from flooding.
Return to the cruise for lunch and dinner while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Aswan.
Overnight: On board Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
