4-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel

Day 1: Arrival Transfer to the Nile Cruise&Aswan Tours

1. Aswan
   1h
   Our tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, railway station or hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.
2. Aswan High Dam
   1h · 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.
3. 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 Dinner, folkloric show and Overnight.

Day 2: Abu Simbel Temples & Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   7h · Admission ticket not included
   Around 4:30, 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 Ramesses 2nd. 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 · 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 breakfast on board, we'll visit the Edfu Temple, renowned as the most well-preserved temple in Egypt. Dedicated to the hawk-god Horus, this Ptolemaic temple was constructed on the site of an earlier temple and dates back to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy III (237 B.C.). The temple's walls feature descriptions of the myth of the contention between Horus and Seth, likely performed annually as a religious drama.
2. Luxor 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
3. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   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).

Day 4: Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour&departure transfer

1. 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.
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h · 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).
3. Colossi of Memnon
   Pass by
   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.

Pickup details

The rep comes in the morning at the time agreed upon in advance (depending on the place and flight time) and moves to the Hot air balloon airport.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels