Private 3-Days Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride

4.7 (129 reviews) Aswan, Egypt
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Sail along the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor on a scenic 2-day boat trip. See sights such as the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple, enjoy all meals included, and ride aboard a hot air balloon.

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Deluxe Ship

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Standard Ship

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What's included

  • Professional Private Egyptologist English-speaking guide
  • Private cabin with all amenities
  • 2 nights and 3 days accommodation on a 5-star boat
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Horse carriage ride at Edfu
  • Breakfast
  • All types of Drinks including water
  • Entrance fees to temples

What to expect

Day 1: Abu simbel temple & Boarding on the cruise & Kom Ombo temple
  1. Aswan
    Pass by
    You will be Picked up at around 4 am (with a group of people).
  2. Abu Simbel Temple
    8h · Admission ticket not included
    After pick up, Head to the Abu Simbel temple, generally considered the grandest and most beautiful of the temples commissioned during the reign of Ramesses II and one of the most beautiful in Egypt.
  3. Kom Ombo Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    After your guided temple tour, You will board on the cruise ship & set sail to the Kom Ombo temple, unique due to its dedication to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek and the falcon-headed god, Horus the Elder.

    Return to the ship for dinner as it continues to sail down the Nile.
Day 2: Edfu temple
  1. Edfu Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    After breakfast, continue to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt, in a horse-drawn carriage.

    After visiting the temple, you’ll return to the cruise ship.
Day 3: Hot Air Balloon & Valley of the kings & Hatshepsut Temple & colossi of Memnon & Karnak temple & Luxor temple & Felucca
  1. Luxor
    45m
    Begin your trip with a pick-up from the cruise ship. Experience an unforgettable 45-80 minute hot air balloon flight at a height of over 1500 feet in the sky.

    Marvel at the historical sites from the sky.
  2. Valley of the Kings
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After landing, head to the west bank of Luxor to visit The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings.
  3. Temple of Hatshepsut
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Then, head to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Located opposite the city of Luxor, it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture.

    Marvel at 3 massive terraces that rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
  4. Colossi of Memnon
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Then, move to the colossi of Memnon where you'll see the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon.
  5. Luxor
    Pass by
    Sail on the Nile River in a traditional felucca sailing boat to discover the beauty of Luxor. Relax with a drink as you soak up the scenery.
  6. The Karnak Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Go to Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, it was dedicated to god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu to represent the Theban triad.

    Listen and be amazed at the explanation of this ancient history.
  7. Luxor Temple
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    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 II.

    Finally, You will be dropped off at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our driver will pick up you from your hotel directly

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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