From the majestic temples of Luxor to the vast, serene waters of Lake Nasser and along the historic Nile, this itinerary offers a beautifully balanced, immersive pace to ensure you experience Egypt’s most spectacular southern wonders. Traveling aboard two distinct, world-class vessels, this tour serves as a perfect complement to your travels in the Middle East, Asia, or Europe, providing a luxurious and relaxing vantage point of the region's ancient landscape.

Egypt's rich history and diverse landscapes offer an abundance of exploration opportunities, effortlessly experienced across two distinct types of premium accommodation. On Lake Nasser, you will cruise aboard a grand 5-star ship like the Steigenberger Omar El Khayam, featuring an onboard spa, elegant lounge bars, and a refreshing pool deck. For the legendary Nile portion, you will transition to a deluxe 5-star river cruiser complete with panoramic observation decks, a library, and fine dining, ensuring this comprehensive tour encompasses all the major historical landmarks while enticing you to return sooner rather than later.

During your journey, immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring atmosphere of Abu Simbel, the colossal temples carved directly into the mountainside by Ramses II. Here, you can stand in the shadow of giants and marvel at one of history's greatest engineering feats right from the water, deeply enhancing your experience of this remarkable country.

• 5 Star Luxury Lake Nasser Cruise Omar el Khayam

• Abu Simbel Sound & Light Show

• Abu Simbel Temples

• Nubian Temples on Lake Nasser

• 5 Star Deluxe Nile River Cruise

• Philae Temple

• Komombo Temple

• Edfu Temple

• Luxor Temple

• Karnak Temple

• Valley of the Kings

• Valley of the Queens

• Tomb of Nefertari

• Step Pyramid of Saqqara

• Giza Pyramids

• Sphinx

• Egyptian Museum

• National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

• Khan el Khalili Bazaar

Welcome to Egypt and the beginning of your once in a lifetime experience.
Our Pink Lotus Egypt Tours representative will meet and assist you through Cairo International Airport, then transfer to your hotel.

Meals are at your leisure today.

 * Please note pre-accommodation is available if you prefer to arrive a day or two early and relax before the tour

Breakfast at hotel before early flight to Abu Simbel

Discover the holy sites of Upper Egypt in elegance and luxury on the Omar El Khayam. The 5-star deluxe ship is one of Lake Nasser's pearls. Unforgettable feel-good experiences of a very special kind await you in the ship's own Cleopatra Spa.

If you appreciate a stimulating conversation with your fellow passengers, you can agree to meet up for a game in the inviting billiard room. Enjoy the unique views over the panorama of Upper Egypt from the sun deck, where you can also cool down in the pool. During your stay on board the team of chefs in the main restaurant, Abu Nawas, will tempt your palate with delicacies from Egypt and specialties of international cuisine.

You can round off an eventful day in style in one of the two lounge bars or you can also try the whirlpool and the pool bar, where the barkeeper will serve you refreshing drinks.

Please note it is quite a distance between Abu Simbel and Aswan so there is plenty of time to enjoy the boat and its facilities. You will disembark the boat each day.

 Embarkation before lunch
- Lunch on board
- Visit the temples of Abu Simbel
- Sound & light performance in Abu Simbel 
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Abu Simbel

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Sailing to Kasr Ibrim
- Breakfast on board
- Morning visit of Kasr Ibrim (Exterior)
- Lunch on board while sailing to Amada
- Visit Amada
- Sail to Wadi el Seboua
- Sound & Light show (Wadi el Seboua)
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Wadi el Seboua

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

- Breakfast on board
- Visit Wadi el Sebou and Dakka
- Lunch on board
- Sail to Aswan
- Dinner on board
- Nubian Show
- Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast on board
- Visit of Kalabsha and Beit el Wali
- Check-out and disembark
Nile River Cruise
This will be your floating hotel for the next 3 nights. Please note some time will be spent in dock at each location to enable visits to the temples along the way. On some occasions while in dock you will be next to other boats, this is a normal part of the cruise process on the Nile River due to the number of boats in use. 

Check in before lunch.
Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple.
Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

Early sail to Kom Ombo

- Visit Sobek Temple.
- Sail to Edfu.
- Visit Horus Temple.
- You will visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu. 
- This beautiful temple is considered to be one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt. 
- Sail to Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast
- Morning visit Karnak
- Return to boat for Lunch 
- Luxor Markets
- Luxor Temples
- Dinner on-board
- Overnight in Luxor
  
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast on-board
- Disembark in Luxor 
- Visit Valley of the Kings 
- Valley of the Queens and Tomb of Nefertari
- Lunch on West Bank
- Flight to Cairo 

Meals: Breakfast Lunch 

Breakfast at hotel
- Step Pyramid of Saqqara
- Lunch
- Giza Pyramids & Sphinx

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Breakfast at hotel

National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, Grand Egyptian Museum Local lunch, time to try some shawarma, koshari or falafel, Khan el Khalili Markets

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy one last breakfast then sadly, it is time to return home.

If you have a later flight you can enjoy the pool or maybe indulge in massage or spa treatment before you leave for home or your onward journey.

A representative of Pink Lotus Egypt Tours will transfer you to Cairo International Airport and assist with all check-in procedures.
 
Meals: Breakfast