MS Royal Ruby Nile Cruise

Enjoy your breakfast on board the cruise ship before embarking on your excursion to visit the Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek. This unique structure is perfectly symmetrical, featuring two entrances, two hypostyle halls, and two sanctuaries, as it honors two ancient Egyptian gods: the left side venerates the falcon deity Haroeris (also known as Horus the Elder), while the right temple is dedicated to Sobek, the local god with a crocodile head, who was considered a significant figure in ancient Egyptian mythology.

During lunch aboard the cruise ship as you sail towards Edfu, you will transfer to visit the Temple of Edfu. This temple is dedicated to Horus, the son of Osiris and the guardian deity of kingship. It is renowned as one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and was referred to as the "House of Ra," the supreme god of the pharaonic era. Following your visit, you will continue sailing towards Luxor, where dinner will be served aboard the boat.

Meals provided include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Enjoy your morning breakfast on the splendid Royal Ruby Nile Cruise. Following lunch, you will visit Luxor Temple, constructed during the New Kingdom period. It was connected to Karnak Temple via an avenue lined with sphinxes and was primarily built by two of ancient Egypt's most illustrious pharaohs: Amenhotep III, who initiated the interior sections, and Ramses II, who completed the temple.

Continue your exploration of Luxor's east bank with a visit to Karnak Temple, renowned as the foremost religious center in ancient Egypt, particularly during the New Kingdom. The central temple was dedicated to the worship of Amun, although like other Egyptian temples, it also honored additional deities.

Dinner will be served aboard the cruise ship, where you will spend the night in Luxor.

Meals provided include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Enjoy your final breakfast aboard the luxurious 5-star Royal Ruby Nile cruise. After disembarkation, your thrilling Luxor west bank tours commence with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties were laid to rest in rock-cut tombs, safeguarded from ancient tomb raiders unlike the pyramid burials favored by Old Kingdom pharaohs, dubbed "Pyramids" by the Greeks.

Next, you'll transfer to explore the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, a unique structure dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th dynasty, renowned as the most monumental temple in the valley and a masterpiece believed to have been designed by her lover, the renowned architect Senmout.

Your tour continues with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues depicting King Amenhotep III, situated on Luxor's west bank near Medinet Habu and the great Theban necropolis.

Finally, transfer to Luxor airport, train station, or your preferred drop-off location, marking the conclusion of our services.

Meals provided include breakfast