Arrive at the Luxor airport and transfer to the hotel. Sonesta St. George Hotel 4* or similar

Tour Karnak and Luxor on the city’s east bank, both dedicated to Amun. These temples once linked by the Avenue of Sphinxes offer a fascinating glimpse into the heart of ancient Egypt. Transfer to port, board, and have lunch. Spend the afternoon as you please. MS Queen of Hansa 5* or similar (B-L-D)

Tour the Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu Temple, and the towering Colossi of Memnon on the west bank, silent guardians of Thebes. Return to the ship for lunch. Sail to Edfu in the afternoon. (B-L-D)

Tour the Temple of Edfu, one of the best preserved in Egypt. Then, head to the Temple of Kom Ombo, a key archaeological site in Upper Egypt dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Continue on to Aswan, renowned for its authentic charm and Nubian atmosphere. (B-L-D)

Enjoy a free morning. Optional tour of the Abu Simbel temples ($). In the afternoon, take a felucca ride around the islands of the Nile. (B-L-D)

Have breakfast on board. Disembark and tour the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest ever carved from stone. Transfer to Aswan airport and fly to Cairo. Arrive and transfer to hotel. JAZ Pyramids Resort 4* or similar (B-L-D)

Explore the Giza Plateau and the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—ancient masterpieces—and the Sphinx, mythical guardian of the necropolis. After lunch, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s biggest collection of pharaonic antiquities. (B-L-D)

Transfer to the Cairo airport. (B)