4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Transfer to the Nile Cruise & Aswan Tours
3 stops
1
Aswan
Travel Egypt tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, railway station or hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.
9 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Aswan High Dam
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Temple of Philae
Proceed to visit the Grieco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for dinner, folkloric show and overnight.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Abu Simbel Temples & Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple
2 stops
4
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, 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. Back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Temple of Kom Ombo
rive at Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight. Duration: 1 hour
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple)
2 stops
6
Temple of Horus
After your breakfast, experience 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. Return to the cruise. Relax on deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esan Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on sundeck. Duration: 2 hours
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
7
Luxor Temple
Late in the afternoon, arrive at your cruise dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor temple on the East bank of Luxor, where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor. Note: if your arrival at Luxor dock by 3:00 or 3:30 pm, then we have chance to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour & departure transfer
4 stops
8
Colossi of Memnon
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. Duration: 2 hours
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Valley of the Kings
Breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit 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. Duration: 2 hours
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Temple of Hatshepsut
hen, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discover her beautiful temple and her attractive story with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunch time in a local restaurant (optional). Duration: 1 hour
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
11
Temple of Karnak
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks. Finally, transfer to Luxor Hotel, Airport or Railway station. (around 3:00 to 4:00 pm). Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
1 hour • 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The food will be a buffet style"

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