Upon your arrival in Aswan, an English-speaking representative warmly welcomes you and arranges your transfer to the Nile cruise in a private air-conditioned van. After checking in and enjoying lunch onboard, your Egyptian adventure begins. The tour includes the High Dam, showcasing modern engineering feats, and a motorboat trip to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and showcasing the Greco-Roman period's architectural elegance. The day concludes with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, a testament to ancient craftsmanship, dedicated to the god Amun Ra. Spend the evening at your leisure onboard in Aswan, with dinner provided.

With breakfast served onboard, the day starts with a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, unique for its dedication to two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. After returning to the ship and enjoying lunch while admiring the Nile's landscape, the afternoon features a chariot ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt's most well-preserved temples. The day on the Nile includes relaxation time onboard, dinner, and an Egyptian Folkloric Show to end the night.

Breakfast onboard precedes a magical tour in Thebes on Luxor's West Bank. This journey through history includes the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery for the New Kingdom's pharaohs. Following this, visit the architecturally magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, carved directly into the mountain's base. The tour also includes the Colossi of Memnon, standing tall in memory of King Amenhotep III. After these explorations, return to the ship for lunch, enjoy some free time in the afternoon, and stay overnight on the cruise with dinner included.

After breakfast and checking out, the exploration continues on Luxor's East Bank. Visit the Karnak Temples Complex, the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, followed by the Luxor Temple, a creation that ties together the legacy of kings from the 12th dynasty to Ramses II. After completing the day's tour, a private air-conditioned van will transfer you to your Luxor accommodation, marking the end of the cruise services.

Day 5: Farewell and Flight to Cairo Check out after breakfast, and then our representative will ensure your smooth transfer to the Aswan airport or station, where you'll catch your flight to Cairo, carrying with you the memories of an extraordinary journey through Egypt's heartland.

For those wishing to extend their exploration, an optional tour to the Abu Simbel temples is available. Discover the awe-inspiring temples built by Ramses II, dedicated to the god Rahorakhty and featuring colossal statues of the pharaoh and his queen, Nefertari.

This 5-day MS Semiramis II Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan offers not just a trip but a passage into the grandeur of ancient Egypt, blending luxurious onboard living with the exploration of timeless wonders.