Nile cruise on MS Royal La Terrasse from Luxor to Aswan

Today is your second day aboard the Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise, and you have a full day of activities planned.

After breakfast, you'll depart for a morning trip to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an ancient Egyptian temple built during the 18th Dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut, who served as regent to her stepson Thutmose III The temple was built to commemorate and celebrate Amun, who had favored Hatshepsut and helped her become pharaoh by giving her a celestial father figure Amun himself.
The day will continue with a journey to the Valley of the Kings, where you will explore some of Egypt's most famous tombs, including those of Tutankhamun and Ramses III.  The journey concludes with a visit to Colossi Memnon, two massive stone sculptures of Amenhotep III that were relocated to their current place in the 19th century CE.

After lunch at The Nile Restaurant, your tour will continue with a visit to Esna. Overnight stay on board.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We'll spend some time exploring Edfu and Kom Ombo, both ancient cities. You'll be able to see two of Egypt's most important temples while you're here the Temple of Horus and the Temple of Sobek.

Your day begins with a visit to Edfu's Temple of Horus. Some of the best specimens of Egyptian art and architecture can be seen here. Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285-246 BCE) erected the temple, which was devoted to Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky and monarchy. Then it's on to Kom Ombo temple, where you'll hear about its significance in relation to Egypt's unity under King Ramses II (1279-1213 BCE).

Finally, you'll return down the Nile for a moonlight voyage to Aswan, where your journey will come to a conclusion in style!

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today is a full day of touring in Aswan. You'll see the Aswan High Dam, which holds back 90% of the water in Lake Nasser. You'll be able to observe how the dam was constructed and learn about its history. Take a picture of yourself standing on the dam while watching the world's longest river flowing beneath it.

Then you'll witness the huge granite rock-cut Philae Temple, as well as the majestic Temple of Isis—one of only two remaining temples on the island of Philae—and the Unfinished Obelisk, which Ramses II began but never finished owing to his death.

After that, enjoy some free time. In the evening, dine on board the Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise before spending the night at Aswan.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Unfortunately, your 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan comes to an end on day 5, but not before enjoying another great breakfast on board. After breakfast, it will be time to depart, and one of our tour guides will transport you to the Aswan Airport or Aswan train station, where everyone will say their goodbyes.

Breakfast is the meal of the day.