4 Nights Luxor and Aswan Cruise with Balloon and Abu Simbel

Day 1: Luxor West Bank Valley of The Kings and Hatshbsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

1. Valley of the Kings
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit Valley of the Kings – the royal burial site of Pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. (Admission not included)
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit Hatshepsut Temple – the unique mortuary temple of the only female Pharaoh. (Admission not included)
3. Colossi of Memnon
   20m
   The Colossi of Memnon statue, meaning a colossal colossus, known locally as (Al-Kulsat or Salamat), is two huge statues, built around the year 1350 BC, which are all that remains of a temple built in memory of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled Egypt, during the Eighteenth Dynasty, is located in the funerary city of Thebes, located west of the Nile River from the present-day city of Luxor. (Admission not included)

Day 2: Hot air Balloon & East Bank Sights Of Luxor

1. 45m · Admission ticket included
   Early Morning: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor for sunrise views of the Nile and West Bank monuments.
2. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Explore Karnak Temple – the largest ancient temple complex in Egypt, known for its massive columns and statues. (Admission not included)
3. Luxor Temple
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers. (Admission not included)

Day 3: Temple of Horus in Edfu & Kom Ombo Temple

1. Edfu Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Morning: Cruise towards Aswan, stop at Edfu Temple – dedicated to the falcon god Horus. (Admission not included)
2. Kom Ombo Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Kom Ombo Temple – a unique double temple for Sobek and Horus. (Admission not included)

Day 4: Abu Simbel Excursion

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   7h · Admission ticket not included
   Early Morning: Travel by private car or bus to Abu Simbel (approx. 3 hours) – the iconic temples of Ramses II carved into rock, famous for colossal statues and historical significance. (Admission not included)

Day 5: Temple of Philae & Aswan High Dam

1. Temple of Philae
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   The Temple of Philae is a historic architectural complex dedicated to the worship of the goddess Isis, her husband, and their son, Horus. It is one of the most important monuments in Egypt. It was built during the Ptolemaic period and ceased its activity during the Roman era. In the 1970s, the Philae temples were relocated from their original island to the nearby island of Agilkia to save them from being submerged by the construction of the High Dam. Visitors can see reliefs depicting the goddess Isis nursing her son, Horus, a famous scene celebrating his birth. (Admission not included)
2. Aswan High Dam
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   The High Dam is a massive, rock-fill dam built on the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt, during the reign of President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Its primary purpose is to control the Nile's flooding, generate electricity, and provide water for agriculture. The dam holds back water to form the giant Lake Nasser, which is used for water storage and to generate electricity via a power plant located on its eastern bank. (Admission not included)

Pickup details

Guests will be picked up according to their confirmed location.

• Airport pickup: Our driver will be waiting inside the arrival hall holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.
• Hotel pickup: Our representative will meet the guests at the hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time.
• Train station pickup: The driver or guide will be waiting at the station exit holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.

All pickup details will be reconfirmed with the guests one day before the tour starts.

• 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