4 Nights Luxor and Aswan Cruise and Balloon and Abu Simbel

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Luxor West Bank Valley of The Kings and Hatshbsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
3 stops
1
Valley of the Kings
Visit Valley of the Kings – the royal burial site of Pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. (Admission not included)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Visit Hatshepsut Temple – the unique mortuary temple of the only female Pharaoh. (Admission not included)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon statue, meaning a colossal colossus, known locally as (Al-Kulsat or Salamat), is two huge statues, built around the year 1350 BC, which are all that remains of a temple built in memory of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled Egypt, during the Eighteenth Dynasty, is located in the funerary city of Thebes, located west of the Nile River from the present-day city of Luxor. (Admission not included)
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Hot air Balloon & East Bank Sights Of Luxor
3 stops
4
Early Morning: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor for sunrise views of the Nile and West Bank monuments.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Temple of Karnak
Explore Karnak Temple – the largest ancient temple complex in Egypt, known for its massive columns and statues. (Admission not included)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers. (Admission not included)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Temple of Horus in Edfu & Kom Ombo Temple
2 stops
7
Temple of Horus
Morning: Cruise towards Aswan, stop at Edfu Temple – dedicated to the falcon god Horus. (Admission not included)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
Temple of Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo Temple – a unique double temple for Sobek and Horus. (Admission not included)
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Abu Simbel Excursion
1 stop
9
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Early Morning: Travel by private car or bus to Abu Simbel (approx. 3 hours) – the iconic temples of Ramses II carved into rock, famous for colossal statues and historical significance. (Admission not included)
7 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Temple of Philae & Aswan High Dam
2 stops
10
Temple of Philae
The Temple of Philae is a historic architectural complex dedicated to the worship of the goddess Isis, her husband, and their son, Horus. It is one of the most important monuments in Egypt. It was built during the Ptolemaic period and ceased its activity during the Roman era. In the 1970s, the Philae temples were relocated from their original island to the nearby island of Agilkia to save them from being submerged by the construction of the High Dam. Visitors can see reliefs depicting the goddess Isis nursing her son, Horus, a famous scene celebrating his birth. (Admission not included)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Aswan High Dam
The High Dam is a massive, rock-fill dam built on the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt, during the reign of President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Its primary purpose is to control the Nile's flooding, generate electricity, and provide water for agriculture. The dam holds back water to form the giant Lake Nasser, which is used for water storage and to generate electricity via a power plant located on its eastern bank. (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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