Embarkation: Before lunch

Your journey begins in Aswan. Board Nile Story 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 Nile Story 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.

Embarkation: Before lunch

Begin your Nile cruise adventure in Luxor, where ancient Egyptian history comes to life. Board Nile Story Nile Cruise, receive a warm welcome, and settle into your cabin before starting your first sightseeing experience.

Afternoon Sightseeing

Karnak Temple Complex

Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, an extraordinary religious site covering more than 100 hectares. Walk along the impressive Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes toward the First Pylon, then discover the legendary Great Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 towering columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphs.

Continue through the complex to see its sacred lakes, towering obelisks, and the Precinct of Amun-Re, uncovering layers of ancient Egyptian history spanning more than 1,500 years.

Luxor Temple

Continue to Luxor Temple, an important ancient center associated with royal rituals and divine rejuvenation. Admire the colossal statues of Ramses II, discover the remains of the Abu Haggag Mosque incorporated into the temple structure, and explore the section of the Avenue of Sphinxes that once connected Luxor Temple to Karnak.

Return to the cruise and enjoy afternoon tea followed by some relaxing time on the sun deck.

Dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.

Morning Sightseeing: Luxor West Bank

Discover the remarkable monuments of Luxor's West Bank, home to royal tombs, impressive temples, and ancient legends.

Valley of the Kings

Enter the ancient burial grounds of Egypt's pharaohs and explore three royal tombs carved deep into the Theban cliffs. Admire the colorful wall paintings and inscriptions depicting the ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Optional entry to the tombs of Tutankhamun or Seti I is available at an additional cost.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Visit the extraordinary mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built against dramatic limestone cliffs, this multi-terraced architectural masterpiece features elegant colonnades, detailed reliefs, and panoramic views across the Theban necropolis.

Colossi of Memnon

Admire the two monumental statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which once stood guard before his vast mortuary temple. Discover the legends surrounding the famous statues, traditionally known as the “singing statues.”

Afternoon Sailing Experience

Return to the cruise for lunch onboard before sailing south toward Esna. Enjoy views of traditional villages and lush riverbanks as the vessel makes its way along the Nile.

Experience the passage through the Esna Lock before continuing toward Edfu.

Dinner and overnight onboard while sailing toward Edfu.

Optional Experience: Hot Air Balloon Ride

Enhance your Luxor experience with an optional early-morning hot air balloon flight. Float above the Nile, the Valley of the Kings, ancient temples, and surrounding farmlands as the rising sun illuminates the historic landscape of ancient Thebes.

This unforgettable experience offers breathtaking panoramic views of Luxor from above.

Morning Sightseeing: Edfu

Begin the day with a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Horus, offering a glimpse into a historic mode of transportation.

Temple of Horus at Edfu

Discover one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Built during the Ptolemaic period, the temple honors Horus, the falcon-headed god associated with kingship and protection.

Explore the imposing entrance pylon, spacious courtyards, and intricately carved reliefs depicting the legendary conflict between Horus and Seth. Continue into the sacred chambers, including the Holy of Holies, where religious rituals were once performed.

Return to the cruise for lunch as the vessel sails toward Kom Ombo.

Afternoon Sightseeing: Kom Ombo

Temple of Kom Ombo

Visit the distinctive double temple of Kom Ombo, an architectural complex dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god associated with the Nile, and Horus the Elder, associated with kingship and the sky.

Explore the temple's symmetrical design and detailed stone carvings, including ancient medical instruments and a calendar that offer insights into ancient Egyptian knowledge and religious practices.

Crocodile Mummification Museum

Continue to the Crocodile Mummification Museum to discover the significance of crocodiles in ancient Egyptian beliefs and see preserved crocodile mummies.

Return to the cruise for dinner as the vessel continues sailing toward Aswan.

Dinner and overnight onboard while sailing to Aswan

Morning Sightseeing: Aswan

Discover the fascinating contrast between ancient Egyptian monuments and modern engineering in the beautiful city of Aswan.

Aswan High Dam

Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, a major engineering achievement built to regulate the Nile's flow and provide electricity and irrigation. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser from this remarkable site.

Philae Temple

Take a boat to Agilkia Island to explore the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess associated with love and magic.

Learn about the international UNESCO rescue project that relocated the temple stone by stone to protect it from rising waters. Admire its elegant columns, sacred chambers, detailed reliefs, and beautiful setting surrounded by the Nile.

Unfinished Obelisk

Explore Aswan's ancient granite quarries and discover the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk project that was abandoned before completion.

The site offers a fascinating look at ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques and the remarkable craftsmanship involved in creating monumental structures.

Afternoon at Leisure

Return to the cruise for lunch onboard. Spend the afternoon relaxing or choose an optional felucca sailing experience to enjoy Aswan's scenery from the Nile.

Optional Experience: Nubian Village Visit

Discover the vibrant heritage of Nubian communities with an optional visit to a traditional Nubian village.

Travel by boat along the Nile and explore colorful mud-brick houses, meet local residents, and learn about Nubian customs, music, and everyday life. This cultural experience offers an opportunity to discover the traditions and heritage of southern Egypt.

Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.

Breakfast onboard & Disembarkation

Enjoy breakfast onboard Nile Story Nile Cruise before disembarking in Aswan, bringing your five-day Nile journey to an end.

Optional Excursion: Abu Simbel Temples

For travelers wishing to discover another extraordinary landmark of ancient Egypt, an optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel is available at an additional cost.

Travel by car or flight to explore the monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved directly into a sandstone cliff overlooking Lake Nasser.

Discover the remarkable architecture, colossal statues, and historical significance of these temples, which were relocated through an international UNESCO-led effort to protect them from flooding.

Excursion Details:

• Early-morning departure from Aswan by car or flight.

• Visit the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.

• Explore the monumental rock-cut structures overlooking Lake Nasser.

• Additional cost applies.