Luxor to Luxor

After lunch on board cross to the West Bank of Luxor. Marvel at the tombs in The Valley of the Kings and The Valley of the Queens including the colourful tomb of Ramses VI. Walk to the impressive cliffside Temple of Hatshepsut and stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy afternoon tea on board during your afternoon at leisure before the captain's cocktail party.

Day 2 - Luxor/Dendarah/Luxor
Whilst taking breakfast in the restaurant, look out of the panoramic windows on your way to Dendarah. You will visit the Ptolemic Temple of the Goddess Hathor at Dendarah. This wonderfully preserved temple is a rare sight to behold, complete with a massive stone roof, dark chambers, underground passages and towering hieroglyphs. Watch the world go by whilst sailing back to Luxor and sample a selection of teas and freshly baked pastries. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure before a gourmet dinner accompanied by a belly dancer and whirling dervish performance.

Day 3 - Luxor/Kom Ombo
Set sail in the early morning to Edfu passing by Esna and relax whilst enjoying the sights of the Nile. Explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the largest and most completely preserved temple in Egypt. Enjoy free time to relax before a wonderful Egyptian themed dinner.

Day 4 - Kom Ombo/Aswan
A delightful sailing leads you to Aswan and the Temple of Philae on Agilika Island and the unfinished Obelisk at the Ancient Granite Quarries. Your afternoon is at leisure.

Day 5 - Aswan
This morning you have free time to enjoy your surroundings. After lunch enjoy a felucca cruise around the islands of Aswan, passing by the Botanical Gardens.

Day 6 - Aswan/Kom Ombo
Travel north again to Kom Ombo to see the crocodile mummies at the Temple of Horus at Kom Ombo jointly dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus. Enjoy free time to relax before a wonderful Egyptian themed dinner.

Day 7 - Kom Ombo/Luxor
This morning you are at leisure to enjoy the boat. The many-columned temple of Luxor awaits your arrival this afternoon. Your Egyptologist will take you on a journey of discovery through the huge temple complex of Karnak. Wonder at the obelisks, huge columned Great Hypostyle Hall and the sacred lake. Tonight's farewell dinner will be accompanied by a belly dancer and whirling dervish performance.

Day 8 - Luxor/London
Transfer to Luxor airport to continue your trip or catch your flight home.

Pricing
At A&K all our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. As a guide, this 7 night Egypt luxury cruise will cost from £1,230 per person (which includes a saving of £1,000 per person) based on two adults sharing and subject to availability.