Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Temples & Nubian Folklore
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Meet our representative at Aswan Airport or railway station.
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Transfer to the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise in a private air-conditioned vehicle and check in.
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Lunch on board, followed by Aswan sightseeing:
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The Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
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The High Dam, an engineering marvel.
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The Unfinished Obelisk, showcasing ancient stonework.
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Return to the cruise for dinner and enjoy a Nubian folklore show in the evening.
Overnight on board in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple & Sailing to Edfu
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Breakfast while sailing to Kom Ombo.
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Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder.
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Sail onwards to Edfu, enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on board.
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Evening entertainment with the lively Galabeya Party.
Overnight on board in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Luxor East Bank
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Morning tea and coffee, followed by a visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples.
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Return for breakfast and sail through the Esna Lock towards Luxor.
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In the afternoon, visit the East Bank of Luxor:
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The Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site in the world.
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The Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night.
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Dinner on board with evening entertainment.
Overnight on board in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure
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Breakfast on board, followed by disembarkation.
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Guided tour of the West Bank of Luxor:
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The Valley of the Kings, burial site of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs (visit 3 tombs).
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The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
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The Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues.
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Transfer to Luxor Airport or railway station for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
