MS Royal Viking Nile Cruise | Sail the Nile in Modern Elegance

Begin your Nile adventure with a warm welcome as you board the MS Royal Viking Nile Cruise in Luxor. After embarkation and settling into your cabin, enjoy lunch onboard as the ship prepares for your journey through Egypt’s timeless wonders.

Afternoon Tours:

• Karnak Temple Complex – Walk the grand Avenue of Sphinxes, marvel at 134 towering columns in the Hypostyle Hall, and discover sacred lakes and massive obelisks in one of the largest religious structures ever built.

• Luxor Temple – A majestic blend of Pharaonic, Roman, and Islamic history, this temple glows golden at dusk with colossal statues of Ramses II and a historic mosque nestled within its ancient stones.

Evening Experience:

Return to the ship for afternoon tea on the sun deck, followed by dinner and your first overnight stay aboard in Luxor.

Morning Exploration:

• Valley of the Kings – Venture into three royal tombs hidden in the cliffs of ancient Thebes. Optional access to the tombs of Tutankhamun or Seti I is available at an extra cost.

• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – Carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, this temple honors Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.

• Colossi of Memnon – Gaze up at two massive seated statues of Amenhotep III that have stood watch for over 3,000 years.

Afternoon:
Return to the cruise for lunch, then begin sailing south through the Esna Lock—a highlight for many travelers.

Evening:
Dinner onboard as the ship continues its journey to Edfu.

Optional:
Start your day with an unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor’s West Bank at sunrise for breathtaking views of temples and tombs from above.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning Visit:

Temple of Horus at Edfu – Travel by traditional horse carriage to one of Egypt’s most perfectly preserved temples. Admire its soaring pylons, detailed reliefs, and the mythological story of Horus and Seth carved into stone.

Afternoon:
Enjoy lunch onboard as you sail toward Kom Ombo.

Evening Tour:

Kom Ombo Temple – Explore the only double temple in Egypt, dedicated to both Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder. Don’t miss the fascinating Crocodile Museum, showcasing mummified crocodiles and ancient artifacts.

Dinner and overnight stay onboard as you cruise toward Aswan.

Morning Visits:

• High Dam – Discover how this 20th-century engineering marvel revolutionized Egypt’s agriculture and energy.

• Philae Temple – A stunning temple complex devoted to Goddess Isis, relocated by UNESCO to a picturesque island.

• Unfinished Obelisk – See where ancient Egyptians carved massive monuments directly from granite bedrock—and why this one was never completed.

Afternoon:
Relax back on the ship with lunch onboard. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure or join an optional Felucca boat ride on the Nile.

Optional Experience:
Visit a traditional Nubian village by motorboat. Discover vibrant homes, meet local families, and immerse yourself in the unique culture of southern Egypt.

Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before disembarkation in Aswan.

Optional Tour: Abu Simbel Temples
For those wishing to extend their adventure, take an early morning trip (by vehicle or domestic flight) to witness one of Egypt’s most iconic sites:

• The twin rock-hewn temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, relocated to protect them from rising waters.

• Explore the intricate carvings, massive statues, and sunlit sanctuaries that make Abu Simbel a UNESCO marvel.