Acamar Nile Cruise

Your trip begins with a warm welcome in Luxor, followed by check-in on the Acamar Nile Cruise before lunch is served onboard. In the afternoon, meet your expert Egyptologist and head to the remarkable Karnak Temple, where you’ll walk through grand avenues lined with sphinxes and admire immense columns and ancient sanctuaries dedicated to Amun-Ra. Later, explore Luxor Temple, a site that reflects layers of Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Christian, and Islamic history in its architecture and inscriptions. Upon return, relax with tea on the sundeck, then enjoy dinner and settle in for your first night on the river.

Start the morning by visiting the renowned Valley of the Kings, where you’ll step inside three royal tombs, each decorated with brilliant scenes depicting the trip to the afterlife. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a striking, multi-leveled sanctuary set against dramatic cliffs. Before returning to the cruise, stop at the Colossi of Memnon—massive statues guarding the ancient Theban necropolis. Lunch is served as the cruise heads toward Esna. Enjoy the unfolding river scenery as you pass through Esna Lock, then savor a peaceful dinner while sailing onward to Edfu.

After breakfast, disembark in Edfu and travel by carriage to the Temple of Horus, famed for its impressive preservation, detailed reliefs, and sacred chambers. Return to the ship for lunch as you make your way to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, perfectly symmetrical and dedicated to both Sobek and Horus the Elder. Take time to see the nearby Crocodile Mummification Museum before dinner. Continue sailing in the evening, with the river guiding you to Aswan.

Begin the day by exploring the impressive Aswan High Dam, a feat of modern engineering that has shaped Egypt’s landscape. Next, tour the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis and carefully relocated to save it from rising waters. Round out the morning with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, where you’ll learn about historic stone-carving techniques. Lunch awaits on board, and the afternoon is yours to relax or perhaps enjoy a tranquil felucca ride on the river. Dinner and overnight stay in Aswan.

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking in Aswan. For those wishing to extend their adventure, an optional excursion is available to Abu Simbel. This trip takes you to the awe-inspiring rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, renowned for their monumental facades and stunning alignment with the sunrise. Return transfers can be arranged by car or flight at an additional cost.