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

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan and Boarding Your Nile Cruise

1. Aswan
   30m
   Meet our representative at your Aswan hotel, airport or train station and transfer comfortably to begin your Nile cruise experience.
2. Aswan High Dam
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit the Aswan High Dam and enjoy panoramic views across Lake Nasser while learning about one of Egypt's most significant modern engineering projects.
3. Temple of Philae
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Take a motorboat to beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and dramatically located on an island in the Nile.

Day 2: Abu Simbel Early-Morning Excursion & Sailing to Kom Ombo

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   7h · Admission ticket included
   Depart at approximately 4:00 AM by shared/group transportation for the journey to Abu Simbel.
   
   On arrival, explore the extraordinary temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari with time to appreciate their monumental architecture and fascinating history.
   
   After the visit, return to Aswan and rejoin your Nile cruise.
   
   The cruise begins sailing along the Nile toward Kom Ombo.
2. Kom Ombo Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Arrive at Kom Ombo and visit its unique double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus before continuing your Nile journey.

Day 3: Edfu Temple & Sailing to Luxor

1. Edfu Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple, one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples and an impressive sanctuary dedicated to the god Horus.
   
   Then continue sailing toward Luxor
2. Luxor Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After arriving in Luxor, visit magnificent Luxor Temple, beautifully preserved in the heart of the ancient city and especially atmospheric as the day progresses.

Day 4: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Luxor Highlights

1. 45m · Admission ticket included
   Start your final day before sunrise with pickup for your hot air balloon experience. Enjoy approximately 45–60 minutes in the air, subject to weather and aviation conditions, with panoramic views across Luxor's West Bank, the Nile and the surrounding ancient landscape.
2. Valley of the Kings
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Explore the Valley of the Kings and enter selected royal tombs while discovering the history of Egypt's New Kingdom pharaohs.
3. Temple of Hatshepsut
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Visit the spectacular mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
4. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Continue to Karnak Temple, one of Egypt's largest and most extraordinary ancient religious complexes, including its famous Great Hypostyle Hall.
5. Luxor
   Pass by
   After completing your Luxor sightseeing, transfer to your Luxor hotel, airport or train station according to your onward travel arrangements.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from Aswan Airport and all hotels in Aswan.

For airport pickup, kindly provide your flight details and full name in advance. Our driver will wait at the arrival hall holding a sign with your name.

For hotel pickup, kindly provide your hotel name and room number. Our driver will meet you at the hotel reception area.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Passport copy is required before travel for cruise and government permissions. Pickup details are confirmed one day before departure. Balloon ride depends on weather and Civil Aviation approval. Child policy depends on cruise availability.