4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan + Abu Simbel + Balloon
Duration
5 days
Max People
50
Tour Type
Private
Pickup
Luxor
Overview
Experience the highlights of Upper Egypt on a 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan + Abu Simbel + Balloon. This carefully planned journey combines a comfortable Nile cruise with the ancient monuments of Luxor and Aswan, a sunrise hot air balloon ride, and a visit to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
Begin in Luxor with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank, followed by visits to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon. Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before sailing south along the Nile.
During the cruise, visit the impressive temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Enjoy relaxing hours on board as the ship travels through the Nile Valley, with views of green farmland, villages, palm trees, and desert landscapes.
After reaching Aswan, discover Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam. You will also travel south to visit Abu Simbel Temples, one of the most remarkable monuments of ancient Egypt. This combination gives you more than a traditional cruise, with ancient temples, royal tombs, river scenery, and unforgettable views from above. Abu Simbel is located around 300 km south of Aswan.
Highlights
- Enjoy a 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
- Experience a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
- Explore the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
- Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples.
- Discover Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples.
- Visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples.
- Take a boat ride to Philae Temple.
- Explore the Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk.
- Relax while sailing through the Nile Valley.
| Number of passengers | 1-3 | 1-8 |
| Price | 100 | 150 |
Included/Excluded
- 4 nights accommodation on a Nile cruise.
- Meals on board according to the selected cruise package.
- Professional Egyptologist guide.
- Abu Simbel excursion from Aswan.
- Hot air balloon ride over Luxor, weather permitting.
- Motorboat to Philae Temple.
- Sightseeing mentioned in the selected itinerary.
- Hotel, airport, or train station drop-off in Aswan according to the booking.
- Gratuities.
- Optional activities.
- Any services not mentioned under inclusions.
Tour Plan
Begin your journey with an early pickup from your hotel in Luxor for your sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Cross the Nile to the West Bank and prepare for your flight. As the balloon rises, enjoy panoramic views over the Nile Valley, green farmland, desert landscapes, and the ancient monuments of Luxor. The balloon flight is weather-dependent, so the final operation is subject to aviation and safety conditions.
After landing, continue your West Bank sightseeing with your Egyptologist guide.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal burial ground of the New Kingdom. Explore selected tombs and admire the decorated corridors and chambers carved into the desert cliffs.
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahari. Discover the history of Queen Hatshepsut and admire the temple's impressive terraces and columns.
Make a short photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous seated statues associated with the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Continue to the cruise ship for check-in, lunch, and relaxation.
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise in Luxor.
Enjoy breakfast on board before continuing your Luxor sightseeing.
Visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes in ancient Egypt. Walk among monumental pylons, massive columns, obelisks, and decorated halls while your Egyptologist guide explains the history of ancient Thebes.
Continue to Luxor Temple, located on the East Bank of the Nile. Explore its courtyards, statues, columns, and ancient ceremonial spaces.
Return to the cruise ship for lunch and begin sailing south. Relax on the sun deck and enjoy views of the Nile Valley as the ship moves toward the next destinations.
Depending on the operating cruise schedule, the ship may pass through the Esna area during the journey.
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise.
Enjoy breakfast while sailing along the Nile.
Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, the temple features a monumental entrance, decorated courtyards, columns, and detailed reliefs.
Return to the ship and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo.
Later, visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Explore its halls, courtyards, columns, and reliefs with your Egyptologist guide.
After the visit, return to the ship and continue toward Aswan.
Enjoy the evening on board and relax after a full day of sightseeing.
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise in Aswan.
Enjoy an early breakfast or breakfast box according to the cruise and excursion schedule.
Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel for a guided visit to the famous temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.
The Great Temple of Ramesses II is known for its four colossal seated statues carved into the rock façade. Nearby, the Temple of Nefertari is dedicated to the queen and the goddess Hathor.
Explore the temples and learn about their history, construction, and relocation during the Nubian campaign to save the monuments from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
After the visit, return to Aswan. Depending on the cruise and transfer schedule, enjoy free time to relax or explore the city.
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise in Aswan.
After breakfast, check out from the cruise ship and begin your final Aswan sightseeing.
Take a short motorboat ride to Philae Temple, located on Agilkia Island. Explore the beautiful sanctuary dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis and learn about the temple's history and relocation after the construction of the High Dam. Philae is one of Aswan's major archaeological attractions.
Continue to the Aswan High Dam, an important modern engineering project that changed Egypt's water management and created Lake Nasser.
Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. Discover how Egyptian craftsmen worked massive blocks of granite and why this enormous obelisk was never completed.
After completing your sightseeing, transfer to your final drop-off point in Aswan.
End of the tour: Aswan.
FAQ
The itinerary includes Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel, along with the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
The package includes four nights aboard the Nile cruise, traveling from Luxor toward Aswan.
The cruise ends in Aswan on Day 5, following the Abu Simbel excursion according to the confirmed arrangements. Your onward transfer or departure should be coordinated with the cruise schedule.
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