4 Day Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel Balloon and more

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Transfer to Nile Cruise & Aswan Tours
3 stops
1
Temple of Philae
Our representative will pickup you to check-in on your Nile Cruise then you will start your visits with Philae Temple , It is an ancient architectural complex currently located on Agilkia Island in Aswan. It was built to worship the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis and represents the last pagan temple in Egypt. Construction began in the Ptolemaic period, and successive phases of construction were undertaken by the Ptolemaic and Roman kings. The temple features magnificent scenes, the most important of which is the scene of Isis breastfeeding her son Horus in the Mammisi chamber. (Admission not included)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
2
Aswan High Dam
Then you will visit Aswan High Dam , It is a massive dam located on the Nile River in southern Egypt and is considered one of the greatest engineering projects of the 20th century. Built during the reign of President Gamal Abdel Nasser, the dam aimed to control the Nile's flooding and provide irrigation water for agriculture, in addition to generating hydroelectric power. The dam forms a massive artificial lake known as Lake Nasser and generates electricity through a large power plant connected to it, contributing to the expansion of agricultural land and protecting Egypt from floods and drought. (Admission not included)
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Nubian Village
Relax a bit after lunch then, down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian families houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide. (Admission not included)
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Abu Simbel Temples & Kom OmboTemple
2 stops
4
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Around 4:30, our guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip , It is a unique religious complex that includes two large temples carved into the mountain rock, established by King Ramses II in the thirteenth century BC to commemorate his victories and the goddess and love of his wife, Nefertari. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site after it was completely moved to save it from being submerged by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. (Admission not included)
7 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Temple of Kom Ombo
Then you will back to your Cruise and start Kom Ombo Temple visit , It is the city's most famous landmark, and its importance lies in its unique design as a double temple, with two parallel wings in the temple, one dedicated to Sobek and the other to Horus. (Admission not included)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor and Visit ( Luxor Temple )
2 stops
6
Temple of Horus
The Temple of Edfu is one of the most complete, oldest, and best-preserved Egyptian temples. Located on the banks of the Nile in the city of Edfu, it was built during the Ptolemaic period to be dedicated to the god Horus. The temple is distinguished by its massive pylon topped by two statues of Horus in the form of a falcon. It contains an open courtyard surrounded by columns, a hypostyle hall, and halls decorated with reliefs depicting various rituals and myths, most notably the myth of the legendary struggle between the god Horus and his uncle, Set. (Admission not included)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
7
Luxor Temple
Late in the afternoon,arrive at your cruise dock,to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple Luxor Temple is a large complex of ancient Egyptian temples located on the eastern bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor today known as (Thebes ancient). Founded in 1400 BC. The Luxor Temple was built to worship Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. They are the gods, which are also called the Theban Triad (Theban Triad). Luxor Temple was built during the reign of the kings of the Eighteenth Dynasty and the Nineteenth Dynasty. The most important buildings in the temple are those that were built by Kings Amenhotep III (1397-1360 BC) and Ramses II (1290-1223 BC) (who added to the temple the open courtyard, the edifice, and the obelisks). Also, King Thutmose III (1490-1436 BC) set up shrines for visitors of the holy Theban Triad. (Admission not included)
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour & Departure Transfer
5 stops
8
Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the city's historical and archaeological landmarks from a great height.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Valley of the Kings
You will start your visits with West Bank of Luxor , Valley of The Kings , It is a pharaonic burial site in Upper Egypt, containing the rock-cut tombs of pharaohs, queens, and nobles of the New Kingdom (from the 18th to 20th dynasties). This site is distinguished by the presence of more than 60 royal tombs, carefully selected for their seclusion in the desert, to serve as gateways to the afterlife. (Admission not included)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Continue to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut , The Temple of Hatshepsut is a unique funerary temple at Deir el-Bahari in Luxor, distinguished by its three-level terraced architecture, with galleries and buildings rising from a mountain cliff. The temple depicts significant events in the life of Queen Hatshepsut, including her trade expeditions to the Land of Punt and her divine birth, as well as the worship of deities such as Amun and Hathor. The temple is an architectural masterpiece and a historical monument that tells the story of the achievements of one of Egypt's most prominent queens. (Admission not included)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
11
Colossi of Memnon
These are two colossal statues of King Amenhotep III on the West Bank of Luxor, carved from quartzite around 1350 BC. They gained fame among the Greeks due to a sound emitted by the northern statue at sunrise after it was damaged in an earthquake. They named it "Memnon" after the legendary hero, in connection with the legend that it was the voice of his mother weeping over his loss. (Admission not included)
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Temple of Karnak
You will move to East Bank of Luxor , Karnak Temple is a massive religious complex in Luxor, built over thousands of years from the Middle Ages to the Roman era. It was dedicated to the worship of Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Its most distinctive feature is the Great Hypostyle Hall, which houses 134 massive columns, as well as massive doors, obelisks, and inscriptions that tell the history of Egyptian civilization. (Admission not included)
1 hour 30 minutes • 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
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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