Tower Prestige Nile Cruise

Tower Prestige is a deluxe 5-star Nile vessel offering Luxor–Aswan sailings in several durations (4, 5 or 8 days). Public spaces include a reception and main lounge with bar and library, a lower-deck restaurant, sun deck with pool and bar, boutique and gift shop, spa and massage room, and an internet corner on the mezzanine deck. Practical facilities include laundry service, UV water treatment, soundproofed decks, WiFi, and acceptance of major credit cards. The cruise follows the classic Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan route with guided shore excursions to the region's principal ancient sites.

Highlights

• Karnak Temple Complex
• Luxor Temple
• Valley of the Kings (three tombs included)
• Temple of Hatshepsut
• Colossi of Memnon
• Edfu (Temple of Horus)
• Kom Ombo (twin temple of Sobek and Horus)
• Philae Temple & Aswan High Dam
• Unfinished Obelisk
• Optional Abu Simbel excursion (extra cost)
• Onboard sun-deck pool and spa

Itinerary

Day 4D – Day 1 — Embarkation in Aswan – High Dam, Philae & Unfinished Obelisk

Embark the cruise vessel before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the Aswan High Dam for panoramic views over Lake Nasser, then continue by motorboat to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Finish the afternoon with a visit to the ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk. Return to the boat for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 4D – Day 2 — Optional Abu Simbel Excursion — Sail to Kom Ombo

An optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel is available by road or flight (extra cost) to visit the rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. Return to the ship and sail north toward Kom Ombo, where you will visit the twin temples devoted to Sobek and Horus — notable for their medical reliefs and the small crocodile museum. Overnight on board as the cruise proceeds toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4D – Day 3 — Edfu by Horse Carriage – Karnak & Luxor Temples

Arrive at Edfu and reach the Temple of Horus by horse-drawn carriage to explore one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Return to the ship for lunch while sailing to Luxor. In the afternoon visit the vast Karnak Temple complex and later Luxor Temple, beautifully atmospheric as evening falls. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4D – Day 4 — Luxor West Bank & Disembarkation

After breakfast and disembarkation procedures, cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings (entrance to three tombs included; Tutankhamun's tomb is optional at extra cost), the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. End of services.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5D – Day 1 — Embarkation in Luxor – Karnak and Luxor Temples

Board the cruise before lunch and take time to get settled. In the afternoon explore the Karnak Temple complex, including the Hypostyle Hall and other precincts, then visit Luxor Temple. Return to the boat for tea, dinner and an overnight mooring in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 5D – Day 2 — West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Sail to Esna

Spend the morning on the West Bank visiting three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings (optional additional entries to Tutankhamun or Seti I at extra cost), the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and then begin sailing toward Esna, passing local riverbank villages and transiting the Esna lock. Dinner and overnight while en route to Edfu.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 5D – Optional — Optional Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor

An optional early-morning hot-air balloon flight above Luxor is available to view the Theban tombs, temples and Nile valley from the air (extra cost). This experience is offered independently of the standard shore excursions.

Included

• Accommodation on board for 3 or 4 nights on a full-board basis (as per chosen program)
• Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
• Support from our staff throughout your cruise and excursions
• All private transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles
• All Nile cruise excursions listed in the itinerary (private)
• Entrance fees to listed sites between Luxor and Aswan
• English-speaking tour guide during cruise excursions (group size 1–8 maximum)
• One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
• All service charges and applicable taxes