8 Days 7 Nights Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon from Luxor

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8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

Make your way down the Nile River in style and comfort with this seven-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan with plenty of stops along the way to see the sights. You'll visit all sorts of archaeological wonders, from ancient tombs to beautifully preserved temples. You'll also take a hot air balloon ride over Luxor and get the chance to go on an excursion to Abu Simbel near Aswan. All meals served onboard are included but water andbeverages are not included. Entrance fees to the sightseeing on your own expenses.

What's Included

All transfers, pickup and drop off by an  A/C. vehicle
Lunch (Optional[7])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[7])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor sky.
Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide
Abu Simbel trip sharing a group in a bus or minubus
7 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
Water or Drinks during meals on the cruise.
WiFi on the Cruise. (available with extra charge)
Tipping to the guide, drivers, cruise crew etc.
It is available to pick Travelers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra 15$ USD per person
It is available to transfer to their Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 15$ USD per person.
entrance fees to the Valley of the kings 410 eg.pounds p.p
entrance fees to Hatshepsut temple 250 eg.pounds p.p
entrance fees toKarnak temple 300 eg.pounds p.p
entrance fees to Luxor temple 260 eg.pounds p.p
entrance fees to edfu temple 300 eg.pounds p.p
entrance fees to Kom Ombo temple 240 eg.pounds p.p
entrance fees to Abu Simbel temple 415 eg.pounds p.p
entrance fees to Philae temple 300 eg.pounds p.p
entrance fees to Aswan High Dam 100 eg.pounds p.p

Meeting and pickup

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

All hotels in Luxor east bank Luxor airport or train station hotels in Luxor west bank with extra charge

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival Transfer to Nile Cruise& free afternoon

    1 stop
  • 1
    Luxor

    Our representative will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, Railway station or Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Free afternoon, you can add the optional tour to the Sound and light show or the city tour with extra charge.

    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Hot Air balloon, Luxor West Bank Tour and sailing

    3 stops
  • 2

    Begin around 5:00 am pick up for the incredible trip of 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country’s landscape and famous landmarks. Enjoy the sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Valley of the Kings

    Breakfast and start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Temple of Hatshepsut

    Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Listen from your guide to her exciting story and how she managed to rule as a sole Pharaoh. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck. Cross Esna Lock and overnight in Edfu.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 3

    Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple-Aswan

    3 stops
  • 5
    Temple of Horus

    After your breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Back to the cruise and start sailing heading to Kom Ombo

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Nile River Valley

    Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Temple of Kom Ombo

    Late in the afternoon, stop at Kom Ombo city where to visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides. Continue sailing to Aswan for overnight.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Day 4

    Abu Simbel Trip (Sharing a group in a bus or minibus)

    1 stop
  • 8
    Abu Simbel Temple Complex

    Around 4 to 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip(sharing a group), to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Drive in comfort back to Aswan. Arrive around 2:30 pm to have your lunch and free afternoon

    9 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 5

    Aswan Tour (Philae Temple and High Dam)

    1 stop
  • 9
    Temple of Philae

    Take your breakfast, and discover with your guide the highlights of Aswan and listen to the story of the Nubian immigration. Start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric. Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Free afternoon.

    6 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 6

    Free Day at your Leisure and Sailing to Kom Ombo

    1 stop
  • 10
    Nile River Valley

    You will have the chance to add the optional tour to the Nubian Village in your free morning. The boat will start the navigation around 2 to 2:30 pm. Enjoy the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life from the deck of your Cruise ship while sailing back to Luxor. Enjoy tea time on the sundeck while sailing to Kom Ombo. Other Travelers who board the cruise from Aswan will stop at Kom Ombo temple this evening. Then continue sailing to Edfu for Overnight.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Pass Esna lock and arrive Luxor

    1 stop
  • 11
    Temple of Horus

    Some of the travelers who board the cruise will stop at Edfu temple. Then, sailing to Esna and pass Esna Lock. Enjoy tea time on the sundeck while sailing to Luxor. The boat will arrive Luxor dock, late in the afternoon. Free evening.

    8 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 8

    Luxor East Bank tour and Departure Transfer

    3 stops
  • 12
    Temple of Karnak

    Have your breakfast and check out at 8 am. Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever: Karnak temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    Luxor Temple

    Proceed to visit Luxor temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 14
    Luxor

    Finally, transfer to your final destination in Luxor (Airport, train station or Hotel in the East bank)

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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