Steigenberger Regency

Begin with breakfast, then cross the Nile to the West Bank to delve into the Valley of the Kings, where you’ll enter three elaborately decorated tombs. Visit the breathtaking Temple of Hatshepsut, rising dramatically from the cliffs, and pause for photos at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Return to your cruise for lunch, then watch the shifting landscapes as your ship glides south. Passing through Esna Lock at dusk is a memorable moment, as your journey continues toward Edfu. Dinner and overnight are served onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard en route to Edfu

After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, a remarkably preserved monument brimming with mythological carvings. Return to your floating hotel and cruise onward to Kom Ombo. There, discover the unique dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, and view ancient surgical instruments in the Crocodile Mummification Museum. Enjoy dinner back on board as the ship continues to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard sailing to Aswan

Greet the day with breakfast before setting out to see Aswan’s High Dam, a modern engineering feat. Glide by boat to the enchanting Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk to witness ancient stonework up close. Lunch is served onboard, then relax or opt for a felucca ride or excursion to a Nubian village for a taste of local traditions. Dine and spend the night in the tranquil ambiance of Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Aswan

After breakfast, disembark from the Steigenberger Regency. If you wish, seize the opportunity for an optional tour to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, monumental tributes to Ramses II and Queen Nefertari by the shores of Lake Nasser. Whether ending your trip in Aswan or venturing to Abu Simbel, your Nile cruise concludes with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s grandeur.

Meals: Breakfast

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