4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

4.7 (644 reviews) Aswan, Egypt
Duration4 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Group sizeUp to 70 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience Egypt’s ancient history with a Nile cruise. Journeying between Aswan and Luxor allows you to relax while soaking in the picturesque scenery of the Nile Valley. You'll also have the chance to visit legendary sites, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Philae Temple, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Abu Simbel Temple, and many more historical treasures

Options

No Abu Simbel & No Balloon

Cruise & Tours: All sightseeing included except Abu Simble and No Balloon
Pickup included

Tour, Abu Simbel & Ballon

Hot Balloon Ride is Included
Pickup included

Tour + Abu Simbe & No Balloon

Pickup included

What's included

  • Hot air balloon ride with a flight certificate
  • Visit to Abu Simbel Temple in a small group setting (Shared Tour)
  • Experienced, qualified tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • 3-night stay aboard a 5-star cruise boat
  • Breakfast
  • Horse-drawn carriage or Bus Ride in Edfu, including a visit to the Horus Temple
  • All transfers to and from the temples
  • Tipping (Recommended - 10 US$ pe rperson per night for the Boat Crew, Drivers and Tour Guide))
  • Entrance Fees to all sites and Temples mentioned

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Cruise Biat
  1. Temple of Philae
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
  2. Aswan High Dam
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Then, start your second tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Day 2: Abu Simbel Temple & Navigation to Kom Ombo
  1. Abu Simbel Temple
    7h · Admission ticket not included
    Very early in the morning, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city.
  2. Kom Ombo Temple
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Arrive at Kom Ombo city to visit the 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 of 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
    2h · Admission ticket not 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 with belly dancing show and Overnight in Luxor
    Note: if your arrival at Luxor dock by 3:00 or 3:30 pm, then we have chance to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Day 4: Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour & departure transfer
  1. Colossi of Memnon
    2h · 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 ride over the sky of the open air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
  2. 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.
  3. 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)
  4. Karnak Open Air Museum
    2h · 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.
    Finally, transfer to Luxor Hotel, Airport or Railway station. (Around 3:00 to 4:00 pm)

Meeting and pickup

End point
Pickup details

We Pick up all Travelers from Aswan City (Airport , Hotels or Train Station)
We pick up Customers from hotel located on the east side of the nile only

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather or any other reason, you will be refunded with 25 USD per person.
  • Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
  • Children under the age of 6 years are not allowed for the balloon trip.
  • Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays.
  • We drop off all our customers to Luxor east bank hotels and available to drive them to Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person at the end of the Cruise Trip
  • We pick up all our guests from Aswan east bank hotels and available to pick up from west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person
  • For Trips starts on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, The visit of Abu Simbel temples will be skipped and replaced by Habu Temple visit in Luxor
  • All bookings for 3 persons, will be accommodated in 1 Cabin (Room)
  • For bookings of 2 adults and 2 children aged between 2 and 11.99 years, one triple room (with three beds) will be provided.
  • The horse carriage experience to Edfu Temple may not always be guaranteed and could be subject to change due to safety considerations

Cancellation policy

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

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