MS Semiramis II Nile Cruise

Arrive in Luxor and begin your MS Semiramis II Nile Cruise with a guided tour of the city's famous East Bank before boarding the cruise. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport or your hotel, you'll be met by your representative and transferred to your first sightseeing destination.

Start with Luxor Temple, this remarkable sort of monument built in the New Kingdom and later expanded by a few pharaohs, sort of over and over. It’s right there in the heart of Luxor and the temple had a big part in ancient religious festivals and also in royal ceremonies.

Then move to the impressive Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious place ever raised in ancient Egypt. Walk through its monumental gateways, eye the towering columns, and step into the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, all while you learn about the rulers who contributed to its making across many centuries.

After your tour, transfer to the cruise for embarkation and enjoy lunch and dinner on board. In the evening, relax as your Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan begins.

Optional: Attend the Karnak Sound and Light Show for a different perspective on the history of ancient Thebes.

After breakfast on board, continue your MS Semiramis II Nile Cruise with a visit to Luxor's famous West Bank, home to some of the most important monuments of ancient Egypt.

You may choose to start the day with an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor, offering panoramic views of the Nile, temples, and archaeological sites at sunrise.

Your guided tour kind of starts at the Valley of the Kings, where generations of New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest. Wander through the beautifully decorated royal tombs, and take in the colorful wall paintings as well as the hieroglyphs that have somehow lasted for thousands of years.

After that, head to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari. It’s a real architectural masterpiece, carved and built against the limestone cliffs, meant to honor one of Egypt’s most influential women rulers. Then, before you head back to the cruise, make a quick stop at the Colossi of Memnon, those two monumental statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. They’ve been standing on Luxor’s West Bank for more than three millennia, just watching everything.

Return on board for lunch as your Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan continues with a relaxing sail toward Edfu.

After breakfast, continue your MS Semiramis II Nile Cruise with visits to two of Upper Egypt's most impressive ancient temples.

Start at Edfu Temple, kind a one of the best preserved temples in Egypt, set aside for Horus, the falcon god. Wander through its massive entrance, those beautifully carved wall faces, and into the sacred chambers as you pick up the whole legendary battle between Horus and Seth, which is considered one of the most important stories in ancient Egyptian mythology.

After that, sail over to Kom Ombo Temple. This place is really a rare double temple, it’s dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god and also to Horus the Elder. You’ll notice the symmetrical layout, the fine reliefs, and the intriguing carvings that describe ancient medical practices before you relax in that calm atmosphere along the Nile.

After your excursion, return to the board and relax as your Luxury Nile Cruise Egypt continues toward Aswan, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Nile River.

Enjoy breakfast on board before setting out to explore two of Aswan's most iconic landmarks, marking the final day of your MS Semiramis II Nile Cruise.

Start with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, basically one of Egypt’s most significant modern engineering things. It was built to regulate Nile flow and generate hydroelectric electricity, and somehow it also gives these impressive sights over Lake Nasser, plus all that surrounding landscape. You can feel the scale pretty quickly, even if it’s not said out loud, because the place looks vast and calm at the same time.

Continue to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on Agilkia Island. Reached by a short motorboat ride, the temple is admired for its elegant architecture, detailed carvings, and peaceful setting on the Nile.

After your sightseeing tour, you go back to the MS Semiramis II Nile Cruise for lunch, then take it easy with a relaxing afternoon on board while you are in Aswan. This Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan journey finishes up with unforgettable memories of Egypt ancient monuments, scenic Nile views, and that memorable 5 Star Nile Cruise Egypt experience you will remember, even after you’ve left.

Enjoy your final breakfast on board before checking out from the MS Semiramis II Nile Cruise. At the scheduled time, you'll be transferred to Aswan Airport or the railway station for your onward journey.

Your Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan wraps up after you’ve been wandering through a few of Egypt’s most remarkable old landmarks, lovely Nile views, and historic temple sites. We really hope your Egypt Nile Cruise has been full of unforgettable moments, and that you’ll keep lasting memories for quite a while.

Meals included: Breakfast