4-day Nile Cruise Trip from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon Ride in Egypt
Explore the legendary Nile River on a 3-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Travel in 5-star comfort with full board and a private guide. Choose to add an optional day trip to see the mighty Abu Simbel.
Highlights:
- Enjoy 5-star cruise
- Visit ancient temple complexes with your guide
- Discover Valley of the Kings
- Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor
- 4-day cruise in a standard cabin
- Meals according to the Itinerary
- Transfers according to the Itinerary
- Guide
- Aswan airport/hotel pick-up
- Luxor airport/hotel drop off
- Hot air balloon ride
Not included:
- Entrance fee
- Personal expenses
Please note: departure on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Itinerary:
Day 1. Arrival Transfer to the Nile Cruise & Aswan Tours
Aswan
Licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, railway station or hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.
Aswan High Dam
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Temple of Philae
Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for dinner, folkloric show and Overnight
Nubian Village
Explore Aswans Nubian heritage during this private three-hour excursion to Sohail Island. Head inside a family home to get to know local community members. Listen to stories about the culture and history of the Nubian people over a home-brewed glass of tea. Enjoy free time to explore the island on your own, known for its brightly painted homes. Hotel transfers and a boat ride on the Nile River are included
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2. Abu Simbel Temple & Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple
Abu Simbel
Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city.
Temple of Kom Ombo
Arrive at Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3. Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple)
Temple of Horus
After your breakfast, experience Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise. Relax on deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on sundeck
Luxor Temple
Late in the afternoon, arrive at your cruise dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor temple on the East bank of Luxor, where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board with belly dancing show and Overnight in Luxor
Note: if your arrival at Luxor dock by 3:00 or 3:30 pm, then we have chance to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 . Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour & departure transfer
Begin around 5:00 am pick up for the incredible trip of 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country's landscape and famous landmarks. Enjoy the sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
Valley of the Kings
Breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discover her beautiful temple and her attractive story with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunch time in a local restaurant (optional)
Temple of Karnak
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks.
Finally, transfer to Luxor Hotel, Airport or Railway station. (Around 3:00 to 4:00 pm)
Meal plan: Breakfast
Free cancellation
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