(Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon)

4.6 (21 reviews) Aswan, Egypt
Duration4 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

See more of Egypt and check off a Nile cruise with this 3-night experience from Aswan. Offering a convenient and relaxing way to visit Abu Simbel and Luxor, this package includes your hotel transport, Nile cruise ship accommodation, meals, and trips with an Egyptologist guide. Extra highlights include an Abu Simbel small-group tour, a visit to a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island, and a Luxor hot air balloon ride.

What's included

  • Sharing a small group to Abu Simbel.
  • 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky
  • All transfers/Pickup and drop off service by A/C. vehicle .
  • Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
  • Entrance fees
  • Tipping

What to expect

Day 1: First Day start the Amazing tour in Aswan
  1. Aswan High Dam
    1.9 days · 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.
  2. 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. Later on, return back to your cruise for Lunch.
  3. Nubian Village
    3h
    Relax a bit after lunch then, down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian families houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide.
Day 2: Abu Simbel Temples&Kom OmboTemple
  1. Abu Simbel Temple
    8h · Admission ticket not included
    Around 4:30,your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip(sharing a group) ,to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the cruise by noon to have your lunch and navigation heading to Kom Ombo city.
  2. Kom Ombo Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Arrive at Kom Ombo city where 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
    After your breakfast, experience Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise. Relax on deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on sundeck.
  2. Luxor Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Late in the afternoon,arrive at your cruise dock,to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor.where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show.Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor West & East Banks with Balloon Ride
  1. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Hot Air Balloon Trip
  2. Colossi of Memnon
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Begin around 5:00 am 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 sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city(Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
  3. Valley of the Kings
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
  4. Temple of Hatshepsut
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discover her beautiful temple and her attractive story with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunch time in a local restaurant (optional).
  5. The Karnak Temple
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
  • A child from 5 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
  • Children from 5 to 11 sharing with parents .(maximum 2 children in one room).
  • If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
  • Prices are quoted in U.S dollars,per person per trip and valid,except during Christmas,New Year,Easter holidays.
  • If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 25USD per person, and 12.5$USD per child. .
  • If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 25USD per person, and 12.5$USD per child. .
  • Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
  • A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
  • 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
  • You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.
  • 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
  • The tour ends on the last day in Luxor city around 4 to 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended

Cancellation policy

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

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