4-Day Nile Cruise; Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel & Hot Balloon

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Aswan & Aswan City Tour
4 stops
1
Aswan
Meet your Egyptologist guide at Aswan Airport, railway station, or hotel and transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise for check-in. Enjoy a relaxing lunch onboard the ship.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Aswan High Dam
Embark on a guided tour of the iconic Aswan High Dam, one of the world’s largest engineering projects. Your guide will share insights into its significance and the way it controls the flow of the Nile
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Temple of Philae
Take a boat ride to Philae Island to explore the Temple of Isis, a beautiful Graeco-Roman structure. Your expert guide will lead you through the history of the temple and its dedication to the goddess Isis.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Aswan
Return to your cruise Boat for dinner onboard. Enjoy an folkloric performance for entertainment. Overnight stay aboard the cruise.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo
2 stops
5
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Early departure for a road trip to Abu Simbel (approx. 3.5-4 hours one-way). Explore the UNESCO-listed temples built by Ramses II Return to the Cruise: After visiting Abu Simbel, return to the ship by noon for lunch as you sail towards Kom Ombo.
9 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Temple of Kom Ombo
Visit the unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Evening: Return to the ship for dinner, and continue sailing towards Edfu for an overnight stay.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Edfu & Luxor Temple
2 stops
7
Temple of Horus
After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus. Explore its stunning architecture and hieroglyphics Return to the cruise for a relaxing sail towards Luxor, crossing the Esna Lock along the way.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
Luxor Temple
Continue sailing toward Luxor. Upon arrival, visit Luxor Temple, a remarkable temple on the East Bank dedicated to the Theban Triad. If time allows, explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex. Evening: Dinner onboard, with a belly dancing show for entertainment. Overnight in Luxor.
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Luxor West Bank & Departure
4 stops
9
Colossi of Memnon
Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride: - Pick-up at 5:00 AM for an incredible Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor's West Bank, offering panoramic views of the Valley of the Kings and the surrounding temples.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Valley of the Kings
After the return from the Hot Air Balloon, continue discovering Luxor:- - Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were buried.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
11
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
- Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, the monumental mortuary temple of the famous queen. - Stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon, the giant statues of Amenhotep III
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
12
Temple of Karnak
Afternoon: - Visit the Karnak Temple—the largest temple complex ever built, spanning 2000 years of history. Departure: Transfer to Luxor Airport, railway station, or hotel for your departure (around 3:00-4:00 PM).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

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
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

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