4-Days Cruise Aswan to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon and Sightseeing

Day 1: Arrival Transfer&Aswan Tours

1. Aswan
   Pass by
   Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, railway station or hotel to transfer you by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.
2. Aswan High Dam
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
3. Temple of Philae
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Return back to cruise for dinner, folkloric show, and Overnight in Aswan.

Day 2: Navigation&Kom Ombo Temple

1. Kom Ombo Temple
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Breakfast on board. Free leisure morning on the deck. Have lunch and be ready for the cruise navigation by afternoon heading to Kom Ombo city to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.

Day 3: Edfu Temple& Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)

1. Edfu Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Have breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your guide to the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete&the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Back to the cruise. Relax on the deck watch the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
2. Luxor Temple
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank,where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show.Overnight in Luxor.
   
   Note: if your arrival to Luxor before 3:30 pm,then you have a chance to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Day 4: Balloon ride, Luxor Tour and departure transfer

1. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Begin around 5:30 to 6 am (available to change ) pick up for the incredible trip of 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country's landscape and famous landmarks. Enjoy the sun illuminating the sky of the open air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
2. Valley of the Kings
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Breakfast and check out, start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom cut their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
3. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, known as being the only female queen. Listen to her exciting story from your expert guide and how she managed to rule as a pharaoh.
   
   End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).
4. The Karnak Temple
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Finally,visit the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres.
   Then,transfer to your Luxor hotel, Airport or railway station.

Pickup details

Aswan AirPort/ Aswan Train Station/ All Hotels or Rental apartments in Aswan East Bank.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Child between 5 to 11 accompanied by one traveler will be treated as an adult.
• Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile, Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.
• Prices are quoted in U.S dollars and valid except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays.
• If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
• If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
• If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person
• Our drop off location in Luxor after the tour on the last day can be at Luxor Airport, train or hotels in Luxor east bank
• If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per adult and 15$ USD per child.
• Child less than 6 years old is not allowed for the balloon trip.
• Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
• You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae in Egyptian money cash.
• Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.