Begin your exploration of Cairo's famous sights, starting with the Giza Pyramids, including the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Next, visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. In the afternoon, travel to Luxor, known as the "world's greatest open-air museum. " Check into your hotel in Luxor (dinner and lunch not included).

Visit the West Bank of Luxor, home to the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were buried. Explore the mortuary temples, such as the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, and delve into the captivating history and architecture of ancient Egypt (dinner not included).

Consider an optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise for a breathtaking aerial view. (additional charge of 85 euros per person). Later, head to Luxor's East Bank to discover the magnificent Karnak Temple complex, dedicated to the god Amun. Visit the Luxor Temple, an awe-inspiring ancient Egyptian temple situated in the heart of Luxor city. Take your time to marvel at the grandeur and intricate details of these remarkable structures (dinner not included).

After breakfast, Start your day with a visit the incredible Habu Temple, renowned for its remarkably preserved ancient art depicting battles and festivals in vibrant colors. After exploring the temple, immerse yourself in Egyptian culture with a hands-on cooking class at their house. Join a warm and welcoming Egyptian woman and her family as she teaches you how to prepare authentic Egyptian cuisine. Create your own tasty Egyptian dish and savor it afterwards. The cooking class and is optional and cost an additional 15 Euros per person.

Transfer to Esna (about a 45-minute drive) and check in to our Dahabiya Nile Cruise. Then, take an excursion to Esna to see the ancient Egyptian temple of Khnum, which is 9 meters below street level in the city of Esna. Only the vestibule with its roof is preserved, supported by 24 columns. After visiting the temple, walk back to our boat and sail towards Edfu city, enjoying the landscape along the Nile. NB: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout the cruise.

While sailing to Edfu, enjoy breakfast on the sun deck. Later, visit the Temple of Horus, considered one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The granite statues of the falcon god Horus at the entrance are particularly impressive. Instead of using horse- drawn carriages, we now take a minibus to the temple due to increasing concerns about the treatment of horses. Lunch awaits you on board. Your route will take you to the island of Bissau, where you can admire local villages, people, old houses, and farms with their livestock. Enjoy your dinner in front of the breathtaking backdrop of the illuminated Horemheb Temple. Overnight in Jabal as-Silsila. NB: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout the cruise.

After breakfast, make your way to Kom Ombo, an industrial town on the east side of the Nile, about 150 kilometers south of Luxor and 40 kilometers north of Aswan. Between 1963 and 1965, 60,000 Nubians were resettled in a total of 34 villages in the area around Kom Ombo after they had to leave their homes on the Nile south of Aswan due to the construction of the dam. Many newly established villages were given the names of the original villages that sank in Lake Nasser, such as Kalabscha. After visiting the temple complex and the small museum with its mummified crocodiles, a testament to the importance these animals had here in ancient times, you return to the ship for lunch. Continue sailing towards Alherdiab Beach for ample swimming, sunbathing, and walking. NB: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout the cruise.

After breakfast, another highlight is a visit to the Temple of Philae (Temple of Isis), praised as the "Pearl of the Nile" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. It is incredible to think that the entire complex was dismantled from 1977 to 1980 on Philae Island, which is now flooded, and then rebuilt 600 meters away to ensure its preservation. Afterwards, we'll explore the Nubian village to meet the locals, drink tea with them and understand their way of life and traditions. You can do your last shopping in the colourful stalls with their thousand and one smells: spices, scarves, leather goods, there's something for everyone! NB: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout the cruise.

After breakfast, Check out of the boat and transfer you to Aswan airport or train station for your departure flight. Say goodbye to Egypt with memories that will last a lifetime!