Embarkation: Before lunch 

Your journey begins in Aswan. Board LA Sara Nile Cruise before lunch, settle into your cabin, and enjoy your first moments sailing along the Nile. 

Aswan Sightseeing 

High Dam 
Visit one of Egypt's most significant modern engineering projects, built to regulate the Nile's flow and generate electricity. Enjoy panoramic views overlooking Lake Nasser. 

Philae Temple 
Take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to discover the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Surrounded by the tranquil waters of the Nile, the temple is known for its detailed reliefs and picturesque setting. 

Unfinished Obelisk 
Explore the ancient granite quarries of Aswan and see the Unfinished Obelisk, offering a fascinating glimpse into the techniques used by ancient Egyptian stoneworkers. 

Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan. 

Start the day with an optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel, available by road or flight at an additional cost. 

Abu Simbel Temples 
Discover the monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved directly into a sandstone cliff. These iconic temples showcase remarkable ancient engineering and were relocated to protect them from flooding following the construction of the High Dam. 

Return to the cruise and begin sailing north toward Kom Ombo. 

Kom Ombo Sightseeing 

Kom Ombo Temple 
Explore the distinctive double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Discover its fascinating reliefs, including ancient medical depictions, and visit the small museum featuring mummified crocodiles. 

Enjoy dinner and overnight onboard while sailing toward Edfu. 

Temple of Horus 
Take a traditional horse carriage ride to the Temple of Horus, one of the most complete and best-preserved temples in Egypt. 

Explore its beautifully preserved walls and sacred chambers while discovering the ancient story of Horus and Seth through its vivid carvings. 

Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor, with lunch served onboard. 

Afternoon / Evening — Luxor East Bank 

Karnak Temple Complex 
Explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the world's largest ancient religious sites and a major center dedicated to Amun-Re. 

Walk among colossal statues and explore the magnificent Great Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 towering columns, along with the sacred lakes. 

Luxor Temple 
Continue to Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the city. Admire its monumental statues, obelisks, and beautifully designed courtyards as the temple takes on a golden glow toward evening. 

Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor. 

Breakfast onboard & Check-out 

After breakfast, disembark from LA Sara Nile Cruise and begin your final sightseeing experience in Luxor. 

Luxor West Bank 

Valley of the Kings 
Step into the ancient royal necropolis and explore the tombs of Egypt's pharaohs hidden within the desert hills. Three tombs are included, with optional admission to the tomb of Tutankhamun available at an additional cost. 

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut 
Visit the remarkable temple built into the limestone cliffs in honor of Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful female rulers. 

Colossi of Memnon 
Conclude your Luxor sightseeing with the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues of Amenhotep III that once stood before his vast mortuary temple.