3 Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Sunrise Balloon

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Luxor Arrival | Karnak & Luxor Temples
4 stops
1
Luxor
Your unforgettable journey begins when our representative picks you up from your Luxor hotel or the airport at 11:00 AM and transfers you to your 5-star Nile cruise ship. After check-in and a refreshing welcome drink, enjoy a delicious lunch on board.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Temple of Karnak
In the afternoon, meet your expert Egyptologist guide for a fascinating tour of Karnak Temple, the largest religious site ever built, showcasing colossal columns, sacred lakes, and ancient chapels.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Luxor Temple
Continue to Luxor Temple, a graceful structure that once hosted grand ceremonies and festivals.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Luxor
Return to your cruise for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon | Luxor West Bank
5 stops
5
Before dawn, experience one of the most magical moments of your life — a hot air balloon flight over Luxor. Watch the golden sunrise illuminate the ancient temples and fields below as you float silently over the city.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Valley of the Kings
After landing, your guide will take you across the Nile to explore the West Bank, home to the ancient necropolis of Thebes. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Egypt’s pharaohs, and explore beautifully decorated tombs.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
7
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built for Egypt’s only female pharaoh.
3 days • Admission ticket not included
8
Colossi of Memnon
End your morning at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues guarding the Theban landscape.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Edfu
Return to your cruise for lunch, afternoon relaxation, dinner, and an overnight sail toward Edfu.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
3 stops
10
Temple of Horus
After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Admire its towering columns, hieroglyphic reliefs, and impressive courtyard.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Temple of Kom Ombo
Sail onward to Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. Learn about ancient Egyptian medicine and beliefs as you explore its dual sanctuaries and reliefs.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
12
Aswan
Enjoy dinner on board while cruising toward Aswan, surrounded by the peaceful rhythm of the Nile.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Abu Simbel Temples | Aswan Departure
2 stops
13
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Early in the morning, embark on an unforgettable excursion to Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient sites. Discover the colossal twin temples of Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari, carved directly into the mountainside over 3,000 years ago.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
14
Aswan
After the tour, return to your cruise ship, collect your luggage, and transfer to Aswan Airport or train station for your onward journey.
4 hours • Admission ticket free

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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