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

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Seamless Arrival Transfer to Your Nile Cruise
3 stops
1
Aswan
You’ll be warmly welcomed at Aswan Airport, train station, or your hotel, then driven in a private air-conditioned van to your 5-star Nile cruise. After check-in at 12:00 PM and lunch onboard, explore the famous Aswan High Dam and the stunning Philae Temple. Then return to the cruise for a relaxing evening.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Aswan High Dam
Begin your journey with a visit to the High Dam, a modern engineering wonder built in 1960 to protect Egypt from flooding and provide electricity. Discover the story behind this powerful and historic landmark.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Temple of Philae
Next, take a short motorboat ride to the beautiful Philae Temple, built in the Graeco-Roman period and dedicated to the goddess Isis. After exploring its rich history and stunning carvings, return to your cruise for a relaxing evening with dinner, a folkloric show, and an overnight stay.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
From Abu Simbel to Kom Ombo: Exploring Ancient Temples Along the Nile
2 stops
4
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Start your day with a trip to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, a tribute to the greatness of King Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. Your guide will pick you up at 4:30 AM for this unforgettable experience. After the visit, return to the cruise for lunch, then sail toward Kom Ombo to explore its unique ancient temple.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Temple of Kom Ombo
Arrive in Kom Ombo and explore its rare double temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon god. Walk through this fascinating site and feel the spirit of ancient Egypt all around you. After the visit, return to the cruise for dinner and continue sailing toward Edfu for an overnight stay on the Nile
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)
2 stops
6
Temple of Horus
After breakfast, enjoy a charming horse carriage ride with your guide to the Temple of Horus in Edfu—one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. After your visit, return to the cruise and relax on deck as you sail to Luxor. Take in the peaceful views of the Nile and cross the Esna Lock. Enjoy lunch onboard and afternoon tea on the sundeck.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Luxor Temple
Later in the afternoon, arrive at the Luxor dock and head out to explore the stunning Luxor Temple on the East Bank, a site that blends ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic elements. Return to the cruise for dinner and enjoy an evening belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor. Note: If the cruise arrives by 3:00 or 3:30 PM, there may be time to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour&departure transfer
4 stops
8
Begin your day around 5:00 AM (timing can be adjusted) with a pick-up for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank. Enjoy a 30 to 45-minute flight with breathtaking views of the landscape and iconic ancient sites from above.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Valley of the Kings
After breakfast and check-out, head to Luxor’s West Bank to begin your unforgettable day. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs carved their tombs deep into the hills to safeguard their treasures and preserve their legacy
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Temple of Hatshepsut
Next, visit the impressive Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari and learn the story of her reign and rivalry with her nephew. Finish your West Bank tour with a photo stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (optional).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Temple of Karnak
Return to the East Bank to explore Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex ever built in Egypt, developed over nearly 2,000 years and spanning about 63 acres. Capture great photos among its massive columns and towering obelisks. Finally, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, airport, or railway station in Luxor around 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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