Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise

After breakfast, sail to Kom Ombo to explore its unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Admire its symmetrical design and riverside setting before continuing your journey toward Edfu. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail along the scenic Nile.

In the afternoon, take a horse-drawn carriage through Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, renowned for its towering pylons and intricate reliefs. Return to the cruise for dinner and enjoy an evening of traditional Egyptian entertainment.

Start your day with breakfast before exploring Luxor’s West Bank, the ancient necropolis of Thebes. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated tombs, including that of Tutankhamun.

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magnificent structure carved into the cliffs, dedicated to Egypt’s most successful female ruler. End the morning at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once guarded the temple of Amenhotep III. 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 and expanded by several pharaohs over centuries. After the tour, you will be transferred to your next destination in Luxor.

Begin your journey with a warm welcome aboard the Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise. After settling into your cabin and enjoying lunch, explore Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex, with its grand Hypostyle Hall and rows of ram-headed sphinxes, followed by the elegant Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes. 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 laid to rest 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 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 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. Explore the nearby Crocodile Museum, displaying mummified crocodiles once revered in ancient times. Dinner and overnight onboard as you sail to Aswan.

After breakfast, begin your Aswan tour 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. 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 to witness the magnificent rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, relocated to protect them from flooding. Their colossal statues and solar alignment make this a fitting finale to your Nile journey.