5 Days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Balloon

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Embark the Nile Cruise in Luxor / Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
2 stops
1
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple Visit Luxor Temple, a stunning open-air museum in the heart of the city. Built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, the temple was once linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. It still holds the remnants of a chapel dedicated to Alexander the Great and inscriptions from the time of Tutankhamun. Marvel at its grand colonnades, giant statues, and beautifully preserved reliefs—especially at night when the temple is beautifully lit.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Luxor Market
Temple of Karnak After lunch, begin your East Bank tour with a visit to Karnak Temple—the largest religious complex from ancient Egypt. Walk through its colossal hypostyle hall, and see towering obelisks and sacred spaces dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. This vast site was expanded by many great pharaohs, including Ramses II and Hatshepsut. Then continue to Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, and closely linked to the young king Tutankhamun.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Hot Air Balloon & Valley Of The Kings & Temple Of Hatshbsut & Colossi Of Memnon & Temple Of Karnak & Luxor Temple
4 stops
3
Hot Air Balloons Luxor
Start your day before sunrise with a once-in-a-lifetime hot-air balloon ride over the West Bank of Luxor. Float gently above ancient temples, villages, and the Nile River as the golden light of dawn reveals the beauty of the landscape below. Upon landing, make a short stop to see the Colossi of Memnon—two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for over 3,000 years. Then continue your day’s explorations.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Colossi of Memnon
After the balloon ride, begin your ground tour with a visit to the impressive Colossi of Memnon—two giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once guarded a long-lost temple. From there, continue to the entrance of the Valley of the Kings to begin your exploration of one of Egypt’s most iconic royal burial sites
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
5
Valley of the Kings
Enter the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. Walk through the desert hills and step inside elaborately decorated tombs that have survived for over 3,000 years. Learn the stories behind the hieroglyphs and wall paintings with your Egyptologist guide, and visit the tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun (optional entry). Each tomb reveals a different chapter of ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, offering a powerful glimpse into royal life and death.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Continue to the stunning Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most remarkable architectural achievements. Built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, this terraced temple honors the powerful female pharaoh who ruled Egypt for over two decades. Admire its symmetry, colonnades, and reliefs that tell the story of her reign and divine birth. End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
2 stops
7
Temple of Horus
Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus—one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, this massive structure features towering columns, detailed carvings, and scenes of epic battles between Horus and Seth. Walk through its grand entrance and explore the inner chambers that transport you back to the Ptolemaic era
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
Temple of Kom Ombo
Later, stop at Kom Ombo to explore its unique twin temple, dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. The temple is perfectly symmetrical, with duplicate halls and sanctuaries for each deity. Don’t miss the nearby Crocodile Museum, which showcases mummified crocodiles found in the area.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Aswan Sightseeing / Philae Temple / The High Dam / Optional Tour to Nubian vilage and City tour
2 stops
9
Aswan High Dam
Begin your day in Aswan with a visit to the impressive High Dam, one of Egypt’s modern engineering marvels. Completed in the 1960s, the dam controls the Nile’s annual flooding and generates electricity for much of the country. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser and learn how this massive project reshaped Egypt’s landscape. 
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
10
Temple of Philae
Next, take a short boat ride to Philae Temple, beautifully located on an island in the Nile. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this elegant temple complex was rescued from rising waters and relocated during the UNESCO campaign. Explore its courtyards, columns, and detailed reliefs that tell stories of love, magic, and mythology using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for Lunch.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Disembarkation / Abu Simbel Temples
1 stop
11
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Around 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.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All entrance fees must be by credite card not cash except the entrance for the high Dame it in cash

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