Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise

Day 1 – Welcome to Aswan and Begin Your Nile Adventure

• Your journey begins with your arrival in Aswan, where you will be welcomed and picked up from the airport, hotel, or train station.

• Start exploring Aswan’s highlights with visits to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Philae Temple.

• After your sightseeing tour, head to the Nile cruise and embark before lunchtime.

• Enjoy your first lunch onboard as you settle in and begin your cruise along the Nile.

• As the day comes to an end, enjoy dinner onboard before spending a relaxing night in Aswan.

 Optional: Make your evening even more special with a motorboat trip to the Nubian Village.

Day 2 – Sail to Kom Ombo and Discover Its Ancient Temple

• Begin your morning with breakfast onboard, followed by some free time to relax and enjoy Aswan at your own pace.

• Return to the cruise for lunch as the journey continues along the Nile toward Kom Ombo.

• Enjoy tea and coffee on the sundeck while taking in the views along the river.

• Arrive at Kom Ombo and explore the fascinating double temple dedicated to Haroeris and Sobek.

• After the visit, continue sailing toward Edfu and enjoy the changing scenery along the Nile.

• End the day with dinner onboard before spending the night in Edfu.

Optional: Enhance your journey with a visit to the Abu Simbel Temples.

Day 3 – Discover Edfu Temple and Explore Luxor’s East Bank

• Start your morning with breakfast onboard before heading out to visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu.

• After the visit, continue sailing toward Luxor via Esna while enjoying the peaceful Nile scenery.

• Enjoy lunch onboard and take some time to relax on the cruise.

• Relax on the sundeck and enjoy tea and coffee as you sail along the Nile.

• Upon arrival, explore Luxor’s East Bank, including the impressive Karnak and Luxor Temples.

• Return to the cruise for dinner and spend the night onboard in Luxor.

Optional: Make your evening more special with the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple.

Day 4 – Explore Luxor’s West Bank and Complete Your Journey

• Start your final morning with an optional sunrise hot air balloon trip over Luxor, offering a memorable view of the city and the Nile.

• After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and begin your West Bank exploration.

• Visit the Valley of the Kings and discover three of its remarkable tombs.

• Continue to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut and explore this iconic ancient landmark.

• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that stand as one of Luxor’s famous sights.

• At the end of your tour, transfer to your chosen departure point in Luxor, whether the airport, hotel, or train station.

Day 1 – Begin Your Nile Journey from Luxor

• Your journey begins with your arrival in Luxor, where you will be picked up from the airport, hotel, or train station.

• Transfer to the Nile cruise and embark before lunchtime as you begin your journey along the river.

• Enjoy lunch onboard and settle comfortably into your cruise experience.

• In the afternoon, explore Luxor’s East Bank, including the magnificent Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

• Return to the cruise and enjoy dinner onboard after a day of sightseeing.

• Optional: Experience the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple for a memorable evening.

• Spend the night onboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.

Day 2 – Explore Luxor’s West Bank and Sail to Edfu

• Optional: Start your morning with a sunrise hot air balloon trip over Luxor and enjoy a unique view of the city.

• Begin your day with breakfast onboard before heading out to explore Luxor’s West Bank.

• Discover the Valley of the Kings, including three remarkable tombs, then visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

• Return to the Nile cruise and enjoy lunch onboard as your journey continues.

• Sail toward Edfu via the Esna Lock, taking in the beautiful scenery along the Nile.

• Enjoy dinner onboard as you continue your Nile adventure.

• Spend the night onboard your Nile cruise in Edfu.

Day 3 – Discover Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

• Start your morning with breakfast onboard before heading out to explore Edfu Temple.

• Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu.

• Explore the impressive Temple of Horus and discover its ancient history.

• Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo.

• Enjoy lunch onboard as you sail along the Nile toward your next destination.

• Arrive at Kom Ombo and explore the unique double temple dedicated to Haroeris and Sobek.

• Continue sailing toward Aswan and enjoy the beautiful Nile scenery along the way.

• Enjoy an Oriental dinner onboard followed by an entertaining Galabia Party.

• Relax and spend the night onboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.

Day 4 – Explore Aswan’s Highlights

• Start your morning with breakfast onboard before heading out to discover Aswan’s famous landmarks.

• Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the impressive Aswan High Dam, and the beautiful Temple of Philae.

• Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.

• Take a relaxing Felucca ride along the Nile in Aswan.

• Return to the cruise and enjoy dinner onboard.

• Experience a traditional Nubian Folkloric Show onboard and enjoy the evening’s entertainment.

• Spend the night onboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.

Day 5 – Disembarkation & Departure

• Start your final morning with breakfast onboard.

• After breakfast, complete your disembarkation from the Nile cruise.

• Continue with your departure transfer to your chosen location in Aswan, whether the airport, hotel, or train station.

Please note: The itinerary sequence may change, but all listed visits will remain included unless prior notice is provided.