Tour Overview

The MS Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise is a 5-star deluxe floating hotel that offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of ancient Egypt. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, this elegant cruise ship combines modern luxury with timeless charm. Guests can relax in stylish cabins, enjoy gourmet dining, swim in the sun deck pool, and experience nightly entertainment. Along the way, you will explore Egypt’s most iconic landmarks — from the grand temples of Karnak and Luxor to the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, Kom Ombo, and the Philae Temple in Aswan. The Royal La Terrasse is designed for travelers seeking both comfort and discovery.

What’s Included

  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide at all sites mentioned

  • Bottle of mineral water for each guest

  • All transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or airport in Aswan

  • All service charges and taxes

What’s Not Included

  • Optional tours not listed in the itinerary

  • Visa to Egypt (if required

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Sightseeing & Nubian Show

  • Meet our representative at Aswan Airport or railway station.

  • Transfer to the MS Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise in an air-conditioned vehicle and check in.

  • Lunch on board, followed by Aswan sightseeing:

    • The Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

    • The High Dam, Egypt’s modern engineering landmark.

    • The Unfinished Obelisk, a massive monument left incomplete.

  • Dinner on board and enjoy a traditional Nubian folklore show in the evening.
    Overnight in Aswan.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple & Sailing to Edfu

  • Breakfast while sailing towards Kom Ombo.

  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder.

  • Continue sailing to Edfu with lunch and afternoon tea served on board.

  • In the evening, enjoy the festive Galabeya Party with music and dance.
    Overnight in Edfu.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Edfu Temple & Luxor East Bank

  • Early tea and coffee, then visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

  • Return to the cruise for breakfast, then sail through the Esna Lock towards Luxor.

  • Afternoon excursion to Luxor’s East Bank:

    • The Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site in the world.

    • The Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night.

  • Dinner on board with evening entertainment.
    Overnight in Luxor.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure

  • Breakfast on board, then check out.

  • Guided tour to Luxor’s West Bank:

    • The Valley of the Kings, where Egypt’s greatest pharaohs were buried (visit 3 tombs).

    • The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.

    • The Colossi of Memnon, two monumental seated statues.

  • Transfer to Luxor Airport or railway station for departure.
    Meals: Breakfast