5 Day Nile Cruise in Luxor to Aswan and Balloon Ride Abu Simbel

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Luxor – Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple
4 stops
1
Luxor
Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel or airport in Luxor and transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise ship. After check-in and lunch on board, start your exploration of ancient Thebes, the world’s greatest open-air museum.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Temple of Karnak
First, visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious structures ever built, featuring towering columns, sacred lakes, and detailed hieroglyphs dedicated to Amun-Ra.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Luxor Temple
Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully located in the heart of the city and connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Luxor (Pass by)
After sightseeing, return to your cruise for dinner and overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 2
Hot Air Balloon – West Bank Tour
6 stops
4
Early morning, enjoy an unforgettable hot air balloon experience over Luxor. Witness the sunrise illuminating the Nile, green farmlands, and ancient monuments from above.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Valley of the Kings
After landing, return to the cruise for breakfast. Later, explore the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the royal burial grounds and admire the grandeur of ancient tombs carved into the desert cliffs.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Temple of Hatshepsut
Continue to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece set against dramatic limestone mountains.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Edfu (Pass by)
Continue navigation to Edfu and overnight aboard the cruise.
7
Colossi of Memnon
End the tour at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the cruise.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Edfu (Pass by)
Lunch and sailing toward Edfu while enjoying scenic Nile views. Dinner onboard.
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
3 stops
8
Temple of Horus
After breakfast, visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. Travel by horse carriage from the dock to the temple and explore its massive pylons, sanctuaries, and detailed carvings depicting ancient rituals.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Kom Ombo (Pass by)
Return to the cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch onboard.
9
Temple of Kom Ombo
In the afternoon, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two gods: Sobek and Horus the Elder. The temple is symmetrically designed with fascinating medical carvings and crocodile mummies. After the visit, continue sailing to Aswan with dinner and overnight onboard.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Aswan High Dam & Philae Temple
3 stops
10
Aswan High Dam
After breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing tour. First, visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s flooding and generates electricity for Egypt.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Temple of Philae
Continue to the enchanting Philae Temple, located on an island and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Reach the temple by motorboat and explore its beautifully preserved columns and sacred sanctuaries surrounded by Nile waters. Return to the cruise for lunch and relaxation.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Aswan (Pass by)
Enjoy free time in Aswan in the evening, with dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 5
Abu Simbel Temples – Departure
2 stops
12
Abu Simbel Temples
Early morning departure for a guided excursion to the legendary Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites. Carved into the mountainside by Ramses II, the temples are famous for their colossal statues and remarkable solar alignment. Explore both the Great Temple and the Temple of Queen Nefertari.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Aswan
check-out from the cruise. Transfer to Aswan airport, train station, or hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Nile journey.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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