River Tosca Luxury Nile Cruise

An Egypt Tours Group representative will meet you at the airport/railway station or your location in Luxor to commence your 7 nights River Tosca Nile Cruise itinerary. Your expert tour guide will join you to embark on the 5-star luxurious River Tosca and enjoy lunch, then you will explore the attractions of Luxor East Bank:

Karnak Temple:

Karnak Temple is a vast ancient monumental complex located in the city of Luxor. It was built during the reign of various pharaohs, with construction beginning in the Middle Kingdom. The complex includes the Great Hypostyle Hall, a huge hall filled with 134 massive columns that soar up to 80 feet high. 

Luxor Temple:

The temple dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, one of the most significant ancient Egyptian monuments, dates back to the New Kingdom period, around 1400 BCE. The temple was originally built by Amenhotep III and was later expanded by Tutankhamun and Ramses II.

You will be transferred to the River Tosca for a Whirling Dervish show and folkloric dance before dinner onboard. Overnight in Luxor.

Breakfast onboard, followed by a relaxing morning as you sail towards Esna around noon. Later, enjoy a delicious lunch on the River Tosca then unwind with sunset snacks and a cocktail reception. End your day with dinner and spend the night onboard the cruise ship.

Start the third day of the 7 nights Nile cruise from Luxor by sailing to Edfu with an early morning breakfast and join your professional guide to explore:

Edfu Temple:

Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus, is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian monumental sites on the banks of the Nile River. The complex covers an area of around 37,000 square meters and is surrounded by high walls. The entrance to the temple is through a massive pylon, which is 36 meters tall and decorated with reliefs of Horus and other gods.

The River Tosca Nile Cruise sails to Kom Ombo around noon while guests enjoy lunch and afternoon tea onboard. Guests will be treated to a Galabeya Party with traditional music and dance performances before dinner, and the cruise docks in Aswan by late afternoon. Overnight onboard.

As part of your Uniworld River Tosca Nile Cruise itinerary, you will enjoy an early morning departure with breakfast boxes before joining your personal Egyptologist guide for a comfortable transfer by modern air-conditioned vehicle to visit:

Abu Simbel Temples:

Abu Simbel was established during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC. The temple complex consists of two main temples, the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor. The Great Temple is the larger of the two and was dedicated to the worship of Amun, Ptah, and Re-Horakhty.

We will drive you back to the River Tosca ship for lunch and spend the rest of the day on board, enjoying the Nile River. After a delightful onboard dinner, you will experience a fascinating Nubian show with live music and dancing. Overnight in Aswan.

After breakfast, prepare yourself to witness the Nubian treasures of Aswan with your private tour guide, which includes:

Philae Temple:

Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess of Isis, is a marvelous Egyptian monument located on an island in the Nile River in southern Egypt. It is widely regarded as one of the best examples of Egyptian architecture. Philae was originally built during the Ptolemaic period, around the 4th century BC, but was extensively modified and expanded during the Roman period.

Aswan High Dam:

The High Dam was established during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser, who saw it as a symbol of Egypt’s growing power and independence. It was also intended to help Egypt modernize its economy by providing electricity and irrigation to the Nile Valley.

After the excursion, you will enjoy a delightful lunch on the River Tosca Nile Cruise and spend the night onboard the ship as it sails to Kom Ombo. Overnight onboard.

In the morning, you will visit:

Kom Ombo Temple:

Kom Ombo Temple offers a unique glimpse into the ancient Egyptian culture and religious practices. This incredible monument is dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god.

The vessel continues sailing to Edfu as you have lunch onboard. The ship cruises towards Luxor through Esna Lock during dinner time. Overnight on board the cruise ship.

After breakfast, your private guided Egypt Nile cruise takes you to witness the most impressive monumental sites in Luxor, which includes:

Valley of the Kings:

It is home to the tombs of pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom, dating back to the 16th century BC. The valley of 63 known tombs was used for burials for over 500 years, with the last known tomb being that of Pharaoh Ramses XI.

Queen Hatshepsut Temple:

It was commissioned by the 5th pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for more than 20 years during the New Kingdom period (c. 1479-1458 BC). The temple complex consists of three levels connected by ramps and surrounded by terraces, courtyards, and porticos.

Colossi of Memnon:

The Colossi of Memnon are two gigantic stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. They were erected in front of the king’s mortuary temple, which dates back to the pharaoh’s reign in the 14th century BCE and stands in the Theban Necropolis in Luxor.

Overnight onboard the River Tosca.

Your Luxury Nile Cruise in Egypt concludes with a final breakfast onboard the River Tosca Nile Cruise before disembarkation at 08:00 AM. Afterward, we will transfer you comfortably to Luxor Airport or the railway station, marking the end of your unforgettable 7 Nights River Tosca Nile Cruise itinerary.