Sanctuary Nile Adventurer 5 Days 2025/2026

Monday - Check in

Sightseeing’s in Luxor and Nile Cruise

Firstly, arrive Luxor Train Station/ Luxor Airport to meet our Egyptologist Tour Guide who will accompany you with our driver and start a day tour to Luxor West Bank of the Nile before boarding Sanctuary Nile Adventurer 5 star Nile Cruise for check-in.
Later, your sightseeing tour today begins in The Valley of Kings, where you will witness the most ornately painted royal tombs from the 15th century BC. A ticket to the Kings Valley entitles you to visit three royal tombs, with an extra ticket "optional" for King Tut tomb.

Then, visit the funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on the other side of the Kings Valley for a fascinating look at Egypt's first lady.
To get to King Amenhotep's tomb, drive past Ramessuem Temple and Noble Tombs. The gigantic Colossi of Memnon can be found in the 3rd Temple.
Cruise the Nile Check-in begins with lunch on board with the assistance of our tour guide for a four-night full-board stay on a five-star ship.
This afternoon, you have free time in Luxor city to freshen up before taking a trip around the Great City of Luxor with our guide.
Before dinner, return to Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Nile Cruise to enjoy your meal, evening entertainment, and overnight accommodations.

Tuesday - Nile Cruise Sailing

East Bank of Luxor Tour from Nile Cruise

Firstly, enjoy your breakfast on board today before boarding Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Nile Cruise and meeting our guide for a tour to Karnak Temple. On your way back to the cruise ship, stop by Luxor Temple, Egypt's largest and home to God Raa, Egypt's primary God. His wife Goddess Mut's residence.
Then, begin Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Nile river cruise on board your floating hotel, and enjoy an unforgettable peaceful journey on the Cruise Top deck by the swimming pool.
Finally, Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Nile Cruise will arrive at Esna Lock in time for you to cross, enjoy supper on board, and spend the night on board.

Wednesday - Edfu and Kom Ombo visits

Full Day Nile Cruise Sailing

While on Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Nile Cruise, breakfast will be given. Upon arrival at Edfu, take a horse carriage trip to the Falcon Temple of God Horus.
Then, enjoy your free time on board and the beautiful view of the Egyptian residents on the Nile Banks as Sanctuary Nile Adventurer cruise continues to sail the rich Nile River.
Later, you will have a short visit to KomOmbo Temple, which is located on the Nile's shore and was the abode of Sobek The Crocodile God, at sunset.
Finally, arrive at Aswan and spend the night there after dinner on board and a costume party for the traditional Egyptian long garment "Galabiya."

Thursday - Day Trip to Abu Simbel from Nile Cruise

Abu Simbel Temples

Firstly, today is a one-of-a-kind day trip to Abu Simbel Temple, Egypt's second most famous attraction after the Great Pyramids. Get a breakfast box from Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Nile Cruise and our Egyptologist tour guide and vehicle will be waiting to take you for a 2/3 hour drive to Abu Simbel city.

After that, arrive in Abu Simbel for a two-hour tour, beginning at King Ramses II's Great Temple, which is adorned with four massive Colossi of Ramses seated on his throne. Then, enter the temple to see the painted walls and corridors, then proceed to the sanctuary, where the King sits beside the Egyptian Gods. Imagine how the Sun Rays come here twice a year to illuminate the King's face on his birthday and coronation day.

Then, visit Queen Nefertari's Beauty and Love Temple, which has six standing statues of the monarch and his wife in front of this one-of-a-kind work of art.
Later, return to Aswan for lunch on board Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Nile Cruise.
Afternoon free to unwind and freshen yourself, followed by an evening walking tour of Aswan's open-air markets.
Overnight, return to Sanctuary Nile Adventurer cruise for dinner and some Nubian entertainment.

Friday - Check out

Aswan city Tour and Check out

Firstly, breakfast and check out, meet our Egyptologist for a sightseeing tour of Aswan city, beginning at Philae Temple for Goddess Isis of Love, our Egyptologist will escort you to The Temple located on Agilika Island, take a motor boat to the Island, and learn about the story of love and fidelity between the two famous lovers of Ancient Egypt, Isis and Osiris.
Then, return to Aswan via Nubian Nile taxi, then meet our driver for a trip to the High Dam and Lake Nasser. After that, visit the Dam and learn about the construction of Egypt's largest undertaking of the twentieth century.

Then, visit the Aswan Granite Quarry and The Unfinished Obelisk; the Obelisk weighs over 1200 tones and was cut from a single piece of red granite; see how Ancient Egyptians cut and moved this gigantic piece of stone to later put it within one of their temples.
Finally, free time in Aswan before boarding the Night Sleeper Train return to Cairo, which includes dinner and an overnight stay on board.