Itinerary

Karma Karnak sets sail and ends its voyage from the Nile river banks of Luxor.

DAY ONE - THURSDAY Journey to the East Bank with a visit to Luxor temple, originally joined to Karnak by an avenue of Sphinx. Visit Karnak which covers a vast area and includes several temples, the largest temple of Amun with an optional Karnak sound and light show. Overnight in Luxor.

• Morning (Optional: Airport / Hotel Pick Up)
• Before 14:00 Check In
• 14:00 Lunch
• 15:00 Visit East Bank
• 20.00 Dinner
• Overnight in Luxor

DAY TWO - FRIDAY Enjoy your first Egyptian sunrise, followed by a visit to the West Bank to the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board and leisurely sailing to Edfu.

• 06:00 Breakfast
• 07:00 Visit West Bank
• 13:00 Lunch
• Sailing to Edfu
• 20:00 Dinner
• 21:00 Cocktail Party
• Overnight in Edfu

DAY THREE – SATURDAY Early Morning departure to Edfu where you will visit the extraordinary Temple of Horus, the mythical son of Isis and Osiris. Here, according to myth, Horus avenged the murder of his father Osiris by defeating his father’s brother Seth in combat. After the visit to the temple, we set sail for Kom Ombo. Late afternoon visits to the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom Ombo. Afterward, sail on to Aswan for an overnight stay.

• Early Morning Breakfast
• 08:00 Visit Edfu Temple
• 13:00 Lunch
• Sailing to Kom Ombo
• 16:30 Visit Kom Ombo Temple
• 20:00 Dinner
• 21:00 Galabeya Party
• Overnight in Aswan

DAY FOUR – SUNDAY Spend the day in Aswan – significant for its archaeological sites and peaceful aura - where you’ll experience all that the incredible city has to offer. Before experiencing a traditional and very entertaining Nubian Show onboard Karma Karnak after dinner.

• 07:00 to 8:00 Breakfast
• 08:00 Visit Aswan
• 13:00 Lunch
• 20:00 Dinner
• 21:30 Nubian Show
• Overnight in Aswan

DAY FIVE – MONDAY This day can be spent either at leisure or on optional excursions - The most popular excursion being to the Temple of Abu Simbel; along with an optional bird-watching excursion and visit to a Nubian house.

• 07:00 to 8:00 Breakfast
• 13:00 Lunch
• 20:00 Dinner
• Overnight in Aswan

DAY SIX – TUESDAY Today we sail downstream to Edfu and on to Luxor via the Esna Lock. Spend the day at your leisure on board Karma Karnak before arriving at Luxor by late evening.

• 07:00 to 8:00 Breakfast
• 13:00 Lunch
• 13:30 Sailing to Kom Ombo
• 20:00 Dinner
• Overnight in Edfu

DAY SEVEN – WEDNESDAY Today is your chance to fill the day with optional excursions in Luxor, such as the magnificent Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride all over West Bank, and the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple in the evening.

• 07:00 to 08:00 Breakfast
• 13:00 Lunch
• 21:00 Dinner
• Overnight in Luxor

DAY EIGHT – THURSDAY An early breakfast followed by leisure time in Luxor before you transfer for your return home.

• 07:00 to 08:30 Breakfast
• 10:00 Check out
• Morning (Optional: Airport / Hotel Drop Off)

Groupon's Guide To Luxor

Luxor, one of Egypt’s top tourist destinations, is renowned as one of the world’s greatest open-air museums. Situated on the east bank of the Nile, about 670 km south of Cairo, Luxor features numerous hotels, shops, and restaurants along the riverfront Corniche.

The name "Luxor" comes from the Arabic ‘El-Uqsur,’ meaning ‘The City of Palaces.’ The town is built on the ancient site of Thebes, the capital of the New Kingdom Pharaohs (1570-1090 BC). Due to the extensive building activities of these pharaohs, Luxor now has the highest concentration of ancient ruins in the Nile Valley.

Many visitors reach Luxor by overnight train from Cairo or on Nile cruise boats and felucca sailboats from Aswan.