Nile Cruise 5-Days Luxor and Aswan by Plane From Cairo- Balloon

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Flight from Cairo to Luxor - West Bank Tour
5 stops
1
Cairo
Morning Transfer: Take an early morning flight from Cairo to Luxor.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Explore the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the best-preserved temples from the Eighteenth Dynasty. Built over 3,500 years ago, the temple is known for its unique architectural design and stunning terraces.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Colossi of Memnon
See the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand as the only remaining parts of his funerary temple.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Valley of the Kings
Visit the Valley of the Kings, a historic burial site used for 500 years between the 16th and 11th centuries BC. This valley is home to the tombs of numerous pharaohs and nobles of ancient Egypt, primarily from the 18th to 20th dynasties.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Luxor
Transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise boat for check-in. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Hot Air Balloon & East Bank Sights of Luxor
4 stops
6
Luxor
Experience a Hot Air Balloon trip over Luxor, offering breathtaking views of the ancient sites and the Nile.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Temple of Karnak
Visit the complex of Karnak Temples, one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces. Explore the Avenue of Sphinxes, Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, and various temples and obelisks dedicated to different gods and pharaohs.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
Luxor Temple
Tour the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. Marvel at the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, a grand avenue that once connected the Karnak and Luxor Temples.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
9
Luxor
Return to the cruise for lunch and dinner.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Temple of Horus in Edfu & Kom Ombo Temple
2 stops
10
Temple of Horus
Morning Excursion: Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. This temple is one of the best-preserved and most complete temples in Egypt.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Temple of Kom Ombo
Afternoon Excursion: Explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, the falcon-headed god.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Abu Simbel Temples
2 stops
12
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Morning Excursion: Take an early morning guided tour of the Abu Simbel Temples, two massive rock temples built by Ramses II. These temples are renowned for their colossal statues and intricate carvings.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Aswan
Return to the cruise ship for lunch. Enjoy cruise activities and dinner in the evening. Overnight on the Nile cruise.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Temple of Philae and Aswan High Dam
3 stops
14
Temple of Philae
Morning Excursion: After breakfast on board, check out at 8 am and start a guided day tour. Take a boat trip to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. This temple is known for its beautiful island setting and intricate carvings.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
15
Aswan High Dam
Visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel completed in 1970 that controls the flooding of the Nile and provides irrigation and electricity to Egypt.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
16
Aswan
After these visits, your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport or your next destination. Enjoy your unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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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