4 Day Cruise from Aswan to Luxor Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

Experience the magic of southern Egypt as you sail along the legendary Nile River on a luxurious 5-star cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Explore ancient temples, iconic landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes — from the majestic Abu Simbel Temples to the Valley of the Kings. Enjoy all-inclusive onboard meals, guided tours with a professional Egyptologist, and a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

Highlights:

4-day, 3-night 5 Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Explore Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s ancient sites

Professional Egyptologist guide and all transfers included

Luxurious accommodation with full-board meals

Optional pickup and drop-off from east or west bank hotels

What's Included

Egyptologist guide throughout the tour
Meet & assist service by English-speaking representatives
3 nights’ accommodation on a 5★ Nile Cruise (Full Board: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Folkloric and belly dance shows on board
Small-group Abu Simbel tour with English-speaking guide
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
Entry fees to all listed sites (customizable)
Tipping for guide, driver, and cruise staff
Drinks and Wi-Fi onboard the cruise (available for an extra charge)
Personal expenses and optional activities
Lunch on the last day (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our driver will be waiting for you on time at the pickup location you provide in the booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Aswan & Sightseeing

    3 stops
  • 1
    Aswan

    Meet your Emo Tours Sweden representative at Aswan Airport, train station, or your hotel for transfer to your 5★ Nile Cruise.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Aswan High Dam

    Check in before lunch and enjoy your first meal onboard. Visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel built in 1960 to control flooding and generate electricity.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Temple of Philae

    Then, take a motorboat to the stunning Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Return to the cruise for dinner, a folklore show, and overnight stay in Aswan.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    Abu Simbel Temples & Kom Ombo

    2 stops
  • 4
    Abu Simbel Temples

    Early morning pickup (around 4:30 AM) for a shared tour to the Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most impressive ancient monuments built by Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Return to the cruise by noon for lunch, then sail towards Kom Ombo.

    8 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Temple of Kom Ombo

    Explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Horus. Dinner and overnight on board while sailing to Edfu.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    Edfu Temple & Luxor

    2 stops
  • 6
    Temple of Horus

    After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage ride with your guide to the Temple of Horus at Edfu — the best-preserved temple in Egypt. Sail to Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock, and enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on the sun deck.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Luxor Temple

    Upon arrival in Luxor, visit the magnificent Luxor Temple (and Karnak Temple if time allows). Dinner onboard followed by an evening belly dance show. Overnight in Luxor.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 4

    Hot Air Balloon, Luxor Highlights & Departure

    5 stops
  • 8
    Luxor

    Early morning (around 5:00 AM), enjoy a breathtaking Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor’s West Bank for panoramic views of the ancient city.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Valley of the Kings

    After breakfast and checkout, begin your West Bank tour: Valley of the Kings – explore royal tombs of the New Kingdom

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

    Temple of Hatshepsut – the beautiful mortuary temple of Egypt’s only female pharaoh

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Colossi of Memnon

    Colossi of Memnon – giant twin statues of Amenhotep III Optional lunch at a local restaurant.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 12
    Temple of Karnak

    End the tour with visiting the vast Karnak Temple Complex, the largest in Egypt. Your tour ends with a transfer to your Luxor hotel, train station, or airport.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Emo Tours Sweden

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Sailing
Multi-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Multi-day Cruises
Water Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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