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

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Aswan Sightseeing
4 stops
1
Aswan High Dam
Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your expert Egyptologist guide who will assist with embarkation and provide an overview of your upcoming adventure. Begin your exploration by visiting the High Dam, an engineering marvel that provides Egypt with water and electricity and offers breathtaking views of Lake Nasser.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
2
Temple of Philae
Continue to the Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most beautiful sanctuaries dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated stone by stone to its present island location to save it from the rising waters of the Nile.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk, which reveals ancient stone-carving techniques.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
4
Aswan
After your guided visits, return to your cruise for lunch onboard. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the sundeck, enjoying tea, and watching the calm river views. In the evening, delight in a delicious dinner. Overnight stay in Aswan, with the opportunity to disembark and explore the city at leisure.
Day 2
Abu Simbel Excursion & Sailing to Kom Ombo and Edfu
4 stops
5
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
At approximately 4:30 a.m., enjoy an unforgettable journey to Abu Simbel (shared small-group tour). Travel through the Nubian Desert to reach the awe-inspiring temples built by Pharaoh Ramesses II for himself and his beloved Queen Nefertari. These temples are carved into the rock and renowned for their grandeur and intricate carvings. The temples were relocated in the 1960s to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser and stand as a testament to ancient engineering brilliance.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Kom Ombo
Return to your cruise by noon to enjoy lunch while sailing toward Kom Ombo.
7
Temple of Kom Ombo
explore the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods — Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Inside, you’ll discover remarkable reliefs and a small crocodile museum displaying mummified crocodiles found in the area.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
Edfu
Continue sailing toward Edfu, enjoying the serene beauty of the Nile’s landscapes along the way. In the evening, enjoy dinner onboard and relax under the stars. Overnight stay in Edfu.
Day 3
Edfu Temple & Luxor East Bank
5 stops
9
Temple of Horus
After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu — one of Egypt’s most impressive and best-preserved ancient temples. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, this temple offers extraordinary insight into the grandeur of Egypt’s past, with towering pylons, intricate hieroglyphs, and detailed reliefs depicting ancient rituals and mythology.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Esna Lock
Return to the cruise and sail through the Esna Lock, an exciting experience where your ship rises to a higher level of the river.
11
Luxor
Enjoy lunch onboard as you sail toward Luxor, where you’ll arrive in the afternoon.
12
Luxor Temple
Continue to the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the city, where pharaohs once celebrated their coronation rituals.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Temple of Karnak
In the afternoon, start exploring the East Bank with your Egyptologist guide. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built,
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Hot Air Balloon & Luxor West Bank / Disembarkation
5 stops
14
Before dawn, experience one of Egypt’s most breathtaking adventures — a hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank. Witness the sunrise casting a golden glow over the temples, tombs, and the Nile River — a truly unforgettable moment.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Valley of the Kings
After the flight, return to the cruise for breakfast before disembarkation. Begin your guided tour of Luxor’s West Bank, home to some of Egypt’s most celebrated archaeological treasures. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where more than 60 royal tombs are carved deep into the mountains, including those of Tutankhamun and Ramses II.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
16
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the impressive mortuary temple of Egypt’s only female pharaoh, with its elegant terraces built into the cliffs.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
17
Colossi of Memnon
Stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that have stood for over 3,400 years, guarding the ancient necropolis.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Luxor
Your tour concludes around 2:00 p.m., after which you’ll be transferred to Luxor Airport, train station, or your hotel for your final departure (no later than 4:00 p.m.). Please note: The order of visits may vary slightly depending on cruise schedules and operational conditions, but all mentioned sites will be covered.

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

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