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LanguagesArabic, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Sail along the Nile River during this 5 days 4 nights on board of a 5-star Nile Cruise ship from Luxor to Aswan. Visit the most famous sites and attractions between Luxor and Aswan with a qualified Egyptologist tour guide. Experience the lifetime trip of the Hot Air Balloon over Luxor sky. Every few hours, you will get alarm from your Nile Cruise to stop and walk to these huge temples and tombs in Aswan and Luxor to take amazing shots. Enjoy visiting Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temples, Luxor Temple, Philae temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. Explore the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Enjoy comfortable pickup and drop off at your hotel, airport or train station.
What's included
Transfers, pickup and drop-off by an A/C vehicle
30 to 40 minutes Hot air balloon ride over Luxor
Lunch
4 nights accommodation on 5-star Nile cruise on full board basis
Dinner
Breakfast
Qualified Egyptologist English Speaking tour guide
Abu Simbel Trip sharing a group in a bus or minibus
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
Water or drinks on the cruise
Wi-Fi on the cruise or Any personal expense like laundry..etc
Motorboat to Philae temple
Tipping to the guide, drivers and cruise crew
It is available to pick Travelers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person
It is available to drop-off Travelers at Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person
What to expect
Day 1: Check in the Nile Cruise and Luxor East Bank Tour
The Karnak Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included
Our representative will pick you up from your (hotel in east bank Luxor – train station or from Luxor airport) to transfer to the Nile Cruise to check in and have your lunch.
At 3 pm, meet your Egyptologist guide to start your interesting tour by air conditioned vehicle to visit the east bank where the impressive Karnak temple which dedicated to the triad of Thebes (ancient name of Luxor) To God Amon Ra, his wife goddess Mut and their son god Khonsu God of the moon. This temple was built by several Kings as a kind of offering to God Amon Ra the main god at that time, so the temple is complicated on its plan. At the temple you will see the majesty of the ancient Egyptians throughout erecting the Hypostyle Hall which contains 134 columns arranged in rows
Luxor Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
The next stop will be at Luxor temple which is situated at down town of Luxor and built by King Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt during the New Kingdom. Then back to the cruise for one night in Luxor
Day 2: Hot Air Balloon, Luxor West Bank Tour and Sailing to Edfu
Valley of the Kings
3h
Early morning pickup at 5:30 to 6 am, for the balloon trip. the balloon representative will meet you to transfer to the west bank to enjoy your lifetime Experience of the Hot Air Balloon over Luxor sky.
Then, transfer back to the cruise to have your breakfast.
Valley of the Kings
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
After enjoying your breakfast on board, your Qualified Egyptologist guide will pick you up to visit the west bank which called the city of the dead where the ancient Egyptians built their tombs. you will stop at the valley of the kings to visit three tombs and explore the cleverness of the ancient Egyptian artists and the shining colors
Temple of Hatshepsut
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Proceed to the temple of queen Hatshepsut, your guide will explain how she reached to the throne, her divine birth and her struggle against King Thutmose the third.
The next stop will be at Colossi of Memnon, the two huge statues of King Amenhotep III and taking some lovely pictures. Transfer back on board, enjoy your Lunch and sailing to Edfu city .
Day 3: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo temple/ Aswan
Edfu Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included
After Enjoying your breakfast on board, your qualified Egyptologist guide will pick you up to visit the well preserved temple of Edfu which dedicated to the Falcon god Horus , god of protection
Kom Ombo Temple
1h · Admission ticket not included
Sail on to Kom Ombo City and arrive there in the afternoon to visit its fascinating temple of Horus and Sobek.
Arrive Aswan Late in the evening and overnight in Aswan
Day 4: Aswan Tour (Philae temple and High Dam)
Temple of Philae
4h · Admission ticket not included
Have your breakfast, and check out at 8:00 am. be ready to visit the sightseeing of Aswan with your Egyptologist guide, you will visit the incredible Philae temple and the High Dam.
Day 5: Abu Simbel Temples Trip (joining a small group) & departure transfer
Abu Simbel Temple
8h · Admission ticket not included
at 4:30 am, check out and start your day by driving for about 3 hours to Abu Simbel Temples.
Arrive around 7:30 am, where you will meet your tour guide who will be waiting for you there to explain the history of the temples built by the famous pharaoh Ramesses the great.
Drive in comfort back to Aswan to pick your luggage and transfer to your hotel in Aswan east bank, or airport or train station
Meeting and pickup
End point
Aswan east bank hotel, train station or airport
Pickup details
Luxor airport, train station or Luxor east bank hotels.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A child less than 6 years old is not allowed for the Hot Air Balloon trip.
You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple.
If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person
If the Abu Simbel trip cancelled due to bad weather you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person
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 get one triple room
If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
