From Luxor:7-Night Luxury Nile River Cruise & Hot Air Balloon

Day 1: Pick-up & West Bank visit

1. Valley of the Kings
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Meet your Egyptology tour guide to start your journey to explore the most important historical monuments in Luxor. Head to the West Bank and discover the valley of kings on the west bank of Luxor. There you will visit the remarkable tombs and last resting place of the Kings Ramssess III, Ramesses VI, and Mrenptah. Entrance to the tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amon.
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Proceed to Queen Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to an only female ruler who ruled Egypt for 20-years with wealth and peace.
3. Colossi of Memnon
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Then you will see the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon.
4. Luxor
   1h
   Later, head back to explore the city of Luxor and its old market.

Day 2: Hot Air Balloon Ride

1. Luxor
   3h
   Rise before sunrise and enjoy the experience of a lifetime as you take a hot air balloon ride over the city. Watch as the sunlight illuminates the city and its surroundings before heading back to the boat. Sail through ancient villages and beautiful islands and discover true Egyptian culture whilst on-board. Arrive at Esna in the evening.

Day 3: Edfu - Kom Ombo

1. Kom Ombo Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Arrive in the city of Edfu in the morning and enjoy a traditional horse and carriage ride to Edfu temple, the largest Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. In the afternoon, travel to Kom Ombo, enjoying a refreshing drink on the boat’s sun deck as you cruise. In Kom Ombo, visit the city’s unique temple, dedicated to two gods, and discover the contrasting architecture of both sides.

Day 4: Aswan High Dam

1. Aswan High Dam
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Today, cruise to Aswan, a city famous for its Nubian culture. After breakfast, head to the Temple of Isis on Philae Island and visit the High Dam which provides electricity to the residents of the Nile. Later, enjoy some free time to discover the city and its ancient market.

Day 5: Abu Simbel Temple Complex

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   6h · Admission ticket not included
   Arrive at the ancient wonder of Abu Simbel in the morning and spend the day exploring this temple complex, one of the most important in the world.
2. Nubian Village
   2h
   Then back to your Nile cruise ship for Lunch then be ready to visit the Amazing Nubian village.
   
   Enjoy your visit then Back to the Nile cruise ship

Day 6: Rest day

1. Luxor
   Pass by
   Spend the day at your leisure on board the boat

Day 7: Cruising

1. Luxor
   Pass by
   Spend the day at your leisure onboard the boat, cruising back to Luxor.

Day 8: Check Out- East Bank visit

1. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   After breakfast, enjoy a tour of the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the Karnak temple, the biggest temple complex in the world
2. Luxor Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Next, you will move to the Luxor temple that was built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the modern kingdom and the temple was completed by Ramses
3. Luxor
   Pass by
   At the end of your tour, get dropped off back at your accommodation or at the airport in Luxor.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels