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7-night luxury cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Our signature 7-night Royal Tour aboard Princess Donia brings you to Egypt's most magnificent temples and archaeological treasures. From Luxor's ancient splendors to Aswan's Nubian beauty, each day blends expert-guided temple visits with serene Nile sailing, elegant onboard dining, and exclusive island moorings.
We also have 3, 4, & 5 Night cruises
Led by Captain Hassan and your Egyptologist guide, with exceptional cuisine by Chef Mohammad. Optional excursion to Abu Simbel available.
Meet at Luxor airport and explore Karnak Temple's magnificent Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns, then visit Luxor Temple at sunset connected by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes. Enjoy lunch aboard and pre-dinner cocktails at the Winter Palace Royal Bar.
Descend into elaborately decorated royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, then visit Hatshepsut's stunning three-tiered mortuary temple built into limestone cliffs. Optional 4am hot air balloon ride offers breathtaking sunrise views over the Theban necropolis.
Navigate the Esna Lock and visit Esna Temple with its beautifully preserved astronomical ceiling, then sail to El Kab to explore well-preserved rock-cut tombs and ancient settlement ruins spanning pre-dynastic to Ptolemaic periods.
Visit Egypt's best-preserved temple at Edfu, dedicated to Horus with massive 118-ft pylons and detailed reliefs depicting battles between gods. Moor at Island of Ramadi for swimming and relaxation, watching traditional feluccas sail past.
Explore Gebel el-Silsila's ancient sandstone quarries with rock-cut shrines and worker inscriptions where the Nile dramatically narrows, then visit Bassou Nubian Village to experience authentic hospitality and colorful painted houses of riverside communities.
Explore the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo symmetrically dedicated to Sobek and Horus with mummified crocodiles in the museum, then visit Daraw Camel Market with traders and livestock, and relax at Al Hal Beham beach.
Arrive in Aswan and visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island dedicated to Isis, explore the Aswan High Dam and Lake Nasser, discover 7,000 years of heritage at the Nubian Museum, and see the massive Unfinished Obelisk abandoned in its quarry 3,500 years ago.
Final breakfast aboard Princess Donia. Disembark with memories of your Nile journey. Captain Hassan arranges transfers to airport or train station. Optional Abu Simbel excursion available (4 hours by bus or 1-hour flight, additional cost).
We reserve the right to vary our itinerary as necessary. We are subject to the moods of the river and to laws of the Egyptian and Nile Authorities: at times we are told only hours in advance of changes in rules or restrictions. Thank you for understanding. We will, however, endeavour to include all the sights mentioned above.