If your flight reaches Luxor in the morning, your guide will greet you at the airport and take you directly to begin exploring the East Bank. After finishing your visits, you’ll continue to your Nile Cruise ship for check-in around midday, followed by lunch and dinner on board. If your flight lands in the afternoon, you’ll first head to the cruise ship for check-in and lunch before starting your guided exploration of Luxor’s East Bank.

Your tour begins at the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, the grandest religious monument ever created, with its main sanctuary dedicated to Amun-Ra. Walk among its colossal columns, sacred lake, and intricate hieroglyphs as your guide reveals the stories of ancient kings. With over 3,000 years of history carved in stone, the temple offers an unforgettable glimpse into the spiritual world of the pharaohs.

Afterward, continue to the elegant Luxor Temple, begun by a 12th-Dynasty ruler and expanded by Ramses II. Once the centerpiece of the Opet Festival, it is a striking example of Egypt’s layered history, blending Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, and Islamic influences. Stroll through the colonnades, admire the statues and reliefs, and witness its magical atmosphere as the evening lights glow across the temple walls. After your tour, return to the ship for dinner, relax on deck, and watch the Nile shimmer under Luxor’s night sky. Optional: In the evening, attend the Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show ($40 per person). With music, narration, and dramatic lighting, the show brings to life the myths and legends of Thebes.