Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise

After breakfast, sail to Kom Ombo to explore its unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its symmetrical design and riverside location make it one of Egypt’s most picturesque temples. Continue sailing toward Edfu while enjoying lunch on the sun deck.

Upon arrival, take a horse-drawn carriage through the town to reach the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries, renowned for its towering pylons and intricate reliefs. Return to the cruise for dinner and enjoy an evening of traditional Egyptian entertainment.

Begin the day with breakfast on board, then cross to the West Bank of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest in elaborately decorated tombs. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magnificent structure carved into the cliffs, honoring Egypt’s most successful female ruler.

End the morning at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once guarded the entrance to Amenhotep III’s temple. Return to the cruise for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing before dinner and overnight in Luxor.

After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and begin your guided tour of Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the grand Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built, featuring colossal columns, obelisks, and a sacred lake. Continue to Luxor Temple, a graceful monument aligned with the Nile, expanded by successive pharaohs and later incorporating a mosque and Roman chapel. After the tour, transfer to your next destination in Luxor.

Begin your 5-day journey with a warm welcome aboard the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise. After settling into your cabin and enjoying lunch, visit the East Bank of Luxor. Explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex, with its grand pylons, sphinx-lined avenues, and the Hypostyle Hall of 134 towering columns.

Continue to Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the ancient Sphinx Avenue and adorned with colossal statues of Ramses II. Return to the cruise for afternoon tea, dinner, and overnight in Luxor.

After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where generations of pharaohs were buried in richly decorated tombs. Optional entry to the tombs of Tutankhamun or Seti I is available. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture, and then see the Colossi of Memnon. Return for lunch as the cruise sails to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock before continuing toward Edfu.

After breakfast, take a carriage ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s most complete ancient temples, dedicated to the falcon god. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo to visit its unique double temple shared by Sobek and Horus the Elder. Nearby, explore the Crocodile Mummification Museum, displaying preserved reptiles once revered by the ancients. Dinner and overnight onboard as you sail to Aswan.

After breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the High Dam, offering panoramic views of Lake Nasser. Continue by motorboat to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island. End the morning at the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous monument left in the granite quarries, showcasing ancient craftsmanship. After lunch, enjoy free time or join an optional felucca ride around Elephantine Island. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Enjoy your final breakfast on board before disembarking. For those seeking an extended adventure, an optional trip to Abu Simbel is available. Travel by car or flight (extra cost) to witness the monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, relocated to protect them from flooding. Their colossal statues and precise solar alignment make for an unforgettable finale to your Nile journey.