From Cairo 4-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan by Flights& Hot Air Balloon

4.5 (75 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration4 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

Fly from Cairo and then sail from Luxor to Aswan on this cruise along the infamous Nile River. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Abu Simbel, and then enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

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Standard Ship

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Luxury Ship

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Deluxe Ship

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What's included

  • Professional Private Egyptologist English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Horse carriage to Temple of Horus in Edfu
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation
  • Flight tickets (Departure & Return)
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star cruise with full board excluding drinks
  • All types of Drinks Including water
  • Entrance tickets for all not included attractions

What to expect

Day 1: Fly to Luxor & Karnak temple visit & Luxor temple visit & & Felucca ride & Board on the cruise
  1. Cairo
    Pass by
    You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cairo in the morning and be driven to Cairo airport to take the included flight to Luxor. Upon your arrival, your driver will be waiting for you outside the airport
  2. The Karnak Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    After meeting, You’ll head to the east bank to visit the biggest temple in Luxor, It's the Karnak Temple. dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
  3. Luxor Temple
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Next, move on to Luxor temple. Built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the modern kingdom, the beautiful temple was completed by Ramses II.
  4. Luxor
    30m
    Then, enjoy a felucca ride. Enjoy a refreshing cup of traditional Egyptian tea (for free).
  5. Luxor
    Pass by
    Finally, After finishing your tour, you will be dropped off at the cruise ship for accommodation
Day 2: Hot Air Balloon & Valley of the kings & Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut & colossi of Memnon
  1. Luxor
    45m
    In the early morning get ready to have a bird’s eye view of the city from a hot air balloon. Watch an unforgettable sunrise from the sky and Luxor from above .
  2. Valley of the Kings
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After landing your guide will be waiting for you to head to the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Glance around the complex and see the tombs and resting places of remarkable Egyptian kings such as Merneptah, Ramesses III, and Ramesses VI.
  3. Temple of Hatshepsut
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Then move on to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to the fifth pharaoh and the only female ruler of Egypt who reigned for 20 peaceful years.
  4. Colossi of Memnon
    30m
    Next, move to the colossi of Memnon where you will See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon. Finally, head back to th ship for dinner.
Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo temples
  1. Edfu Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After breakfast on board, take a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu. You’ll then enjoy a guided visit to the Temple of Horus (with a small group of people) . Marvel at the best-preserved religious place in Egypt with imposing sandstone structures of Horus.
  2. Kom Ombo Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    You’ll enjoy a buffet lunch back on board the boat as you sail to your next destination. In the afternoon, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. Learn about the structures of the temple and how it was built in honor of two great gods. Return to the boat for dinner and free time.
Day 4: Abu Simbel temple & Fly back to Cairo
  1. Aswan
    4h
    In the early morning, head with a group to one of the most stunning temple complexes in Egypt, Abu Simbel Temples
  2. Abu Simbel Temple
    5h · Admission ticket not included
    Meet your guide at the temple and discover the twin temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari, built into the mountainside under the dynasty of Pharaoh Ramesses II.

    Your guide will take you back to the cruise to take your luggage. You’ll then be transferred to Aswan airport to take the flight back to Cairo (Duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes). Upon your arrival in Cairo, our driver will be waiting for you outside Cairo Airport to return you to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The drive will pick-up you directly from your hotel

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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