MS Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Begin your journey in Aswan with a visit to two of the city most remarkable landmarks before starting your M/S Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise experience.

Your first stop is the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt most important modern engineering achievements. Learn how the dam transformed the flow of the Nile and created Lake Nasser while enjoying impressive panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Continue to the Philae Temple, which is a finely kept ancient place devoted to the goddess Isis. You can get there with a short motorboat ride, heading for Agilkia Island, where you can walk around and notice the intricate carved scenes, plus that calm kind of atmosphere.

After you finish your Aswan sightseeing, go back to the cruise ship, and start your slow, relaxing sail along the Nile, as part of your Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

Summary of Activities

• Aswan High Dam visit
• Philae Temple visit by motorboat
• Explore Agilkia Island
• Embarkation on M/S Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise
• Sail along the Nile

Meals Included

• Lunch
• Dinner

Overnight

• On board M/S Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise

Keep moving along your Nile route, with a stop at the quite breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples, sort of one of Egypt’s more remarkable old landmarks. They were erected for Pharaoh Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, and the whole place feels like it was chiseled right into the mountainside. Later on, the temples got moved too, as part of a huge preservation plan, to keep them safe from the increasing water levels of Lake Nasser, so yes , it’s not just history it’s also a big kind of rescue effort.

Later, explore the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple located along the Nile. Dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the temple features detailed carvings, ancient medical scenes, and a nearby museum displaying preserved crocodile mummies.

Return to the M/S Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise and enjoy the peaceful views of the Nile as your Luxury Nile Cruise Egypt experience continues.

Summary of Activities

• Optional Abu Simbel Temples visit
• Explore Abu Simbel Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
• Sail toward Kom Ombo
• Kom Ombo Temple visit
• Visit the Crocodile Museum
• Continue sailing along the Nile

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Overnight

• On board M/S Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise

Continue your journey aboard the M/S Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise with a visit to two of Egypt’s most impressive ancient temples.

Start at the Temple of Horus in Edfu, and get there by a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride through the town, like you’re slipping into an older rhythm. It’s often called one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, Edfu shows up with these fascinating accounts of the ancient gods Horus and Seth, all visible in the detailed carvings, towering walls and sacred rooms.

Then head on to Luxor, to wander around the wonderful Karnak Temple Complex. It’s one of the largest religious sites ever made in ancient Egypt, and you can feel the scale everywhere. Step into the Great Hypostyle Hall, take in the 134 massive columns. After that, look for the statues, the sanctuaries, and the hallowed spaces that hold centuries of Egyptian history, almost like a quiet reminder of what came before.

After your sightseeing tour, return to the cruise and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere on board as your Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor continues.

Summary of Activities

• Horse carriage ride to Edfu Temple
• Temple of Horus visit
• Sail toward Luxor
• Karnak Temple Complex visit
• Great Hypostyle Hall exploration

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Overnight

• On board M/S Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise

On the final day of your M/S Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise, discover the remarkable ancient sites of Luxor’s West Bank, where some of Egypt’s most important historical treasures are located.

You start at the Valley of the Kings, well known as the legendary resting place of New Kingdom pharaohs. Then you wander through three superbly decorated royal tombs and take in the fine paintings plus hieroglyphs, they sort of open a window to ancient Egyptian life and its long stories. There’s also an optional stop at the tomb of Tutankhamun, but that part costs extra.

Next head to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a truly singular monument that sits right inside the limestone cliffs. The lovely terraces and the very clever layout show the accomplishments of one of Egypt’s strongest female leaders.

Once your visit is done, the 4 Day M/S Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor quietly wraps up, and you’ll go home with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s ancient marvels, plus that restful Luxury Nile Cruise Egypt feeling.

Summary of Activities

• Valley of the Kings visit
• Explore three royal tombs
• Optional visit to Tutankhamun’s tomb (extra cost)
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut visit
• End of cruise

Meals Included

• Breakfast

Overnight

• Check-out / End of cruise