4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel Hot Air Balloon
Overview
The Beauty of Egypt Upper Nile Valley, is best appreciated from the deck of a Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy the riverside scenery and discover the ancient wonders of Egypt passing by pharaonic sites en route between Luxor and Aswan. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, two stops in the way to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise every Sunday/Monday/Wednesday or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast.
Note: ★Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 12:01 pm.
★the tour ends in Luxor on the last day around 3:30 to 4:30 pm, so evening departure is recommended.
Note: ★Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 12:01 pm.
★the tour ends in Luxor on the last day around 3:30 to 4:30 pm, so evening departure is recommended.
Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
- 35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky
- All transfers/Pick up&drop off by A/C.vehicle.
- Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
- Sharing a group to Abu Simbel with English Speaking tour guide bus or minibus .
- 3x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Transfer to the Nile Cruise&Aswan Tours
Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Egypt Gift Tours 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 by 12 pm and before lunch. Have lunch on board.
Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: overnight in Aswan on board the cruise
Day 2: Abu Simbel Temples&Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
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 Ramesses 2nd. and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Listen to the history of the temples from your Egyptology tour guide who will explain everything from outside (no guiding inside). Enjoy visiting the temple for about 90 minutes and take some nice memorial photos, drive back to Aswan. Back to the Cruise around 1:30 pm, to have your lunch and start sailing heading to Kom Ombo city.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Edfu on board the cruise.
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
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 and belly dancing show. 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise.
Day 4: Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour&departure transfer
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Begin around 5:30 am to 6 am (available to change) 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 sun illuminating the sky of the open air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
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).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
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).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Arrival Transfer to the Nile Cruise&Aswan Tours
Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Egypt Gift Tours 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 by 12 pm and before lunch. Have lunch on board.
Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: overnight in Aswan on board the cruise
Day 2: Abu Simbel Temples&Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
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 Ramesses 2nd. and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Listen to the history of the temples from your Egyptology tour guide who will explain everything from outside (no guiding inside). Enjoy visiting the temple for about 90 minutes and take some nice memorial photos, drive back to Aswan. Back to the Cruise around 1:30 pm, to have your lunch and start sailing heading to Kom Ombo city.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight in Edfu on board the cruise.
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
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 and belly dancing show. 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise.
Day 4: Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour&departure transfer
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Begin around 5:30 am to 6 am (available to change) 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 sun illuminating the sky of the open air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
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).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
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).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- A child from 5 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
- Children from 5 to 11 sharing with parents.(maximum 1 child in one room).
- If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
- Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid except during Christmas, New Year, Easter holidays.
- Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile, Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated.We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.
- If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30USD per person, and 15$USD per child. . .
- If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30USD per person, and 15$USD per child. .
- Most travelers can participate
- Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
- A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
- If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
- If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
- If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person
- You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.
- It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
- Our drop off location in Luxor after the tour on the last day can be at Luxor Airport, train or hotels in Luxor east bank
- It is available to transfer Travelers to their Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.
- The tour ends on the last day in Luxor city around 4 to 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
- Passports copies are required for the cruise line company, Abu Simple and Hot air balloon Trip permissions.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
hiroaki_s
May 2022
Most of the monuments visited were truly amazing, especially Abu Simbel temple, Luxor temple, valley of the kings. We were in small group of nice people. The tour guide Ismael was great at explaining and always helpful. Waking up as early as 3 or 4 AM two days out of four (for Abu Simbel and hot ...
Most of the monuments visited were truly amazing, especially Abu Simbel temple, Luxor temple, valley of the kings. We were in small group of nice people. The tour guide Ismael was great at explaining and always helpful. Waking up as early as 3 or 4 AM two days out of four (for Abu Simbel and hot balloon) was needed but it was worth it.Raul_Z
April 2022
The cruise was the best experience of Egypt. The main reason was Sabry, our guide who made the experience memorable. He was a very knowledgeable egyptologist, creating great vibes in the group and making us immerse in the pharaonic ancient stories. His language skills (in our case Spanish) were v...
The cruise was the best experience of Egypt. The main reason was Sabry, our guide who made the experience memorable. He was a very knowledgeable egyptologist, creating great vibes in the group and making us immerse in the pharaonic ancient stories. His language skills (in our case Spanish) were very proficient which made the experience more enjoyable. I would highly recommend doing this cruise, specially with Sabry.MIGUEL_G
April 2022
Our tour guide Mostafa was nice and professional. Additionally, Heda (Egypt Gift Tours) was extremely efficient and helpful.
Our tour guide Mostafa was nice and professional. Additionally, Heda (Egypt Gift Tours) was extremely efficient and helpful.Juan_D
April 2022
Very nice experience in Egypt , my spanish guide Sabry was amazing, very well knowledged and patient! Recommended
Very nice experience in Egypt , my spanish guide Sabry was amazing, very well knowledged and patient! RecommendedAndrew_G
March 2022
We had an excellent time seeing all the sights along the Nile. Our guide Ahmed was very knowledgeable, helpful and fun. The organisation of the tour was great; the staff were helpful and checked-in with us to make sure everything went smoothly. The boat was nice, the staff on the boat were fri...
We had an excellent time seeing all the sights along the Nile. Our guide Ahmed was very knowledgeable, helpful and fun. The organisation of the tour was great; the staff were helpful and checked-in with us to make sure everything went smoothly. The boat was nice, the staff on the boat were friendly. Food was good. All in all it was an excellent holiday, seeing the different temples and sights along the river.Andrew_M
March 2022
Overall the trip was very good. Ismail was a fantastic guide, incredibly knowledgeable, flexible, and able to assist on all tour-related matters and even personal logistics. Heba was very helpful with support. Be prepared for a busy schedule with early start days, 4-5am starts most days. The acti...
Overall the trip was very good. Ismail was a fantastic guide, incredibly knowledgeable, flexible, and able to assist on all tour-related matters and even personal logistics. Heba was very helpful with support. Be prepared for a busy schedule with early start days, 4-5am starts most days. The activities are all fun, but if you are looking for a trip where you spend more time sitting on the boat in the sun as you float down the Nile, there is really only one long window (>1-2 hours) for that in this trip. You will also be sharing the boat with many other tours of different nationalities, and you will also be traveling at the same time as many other cruise boats so be prepared to share the boat and tour sites. That said, Ismail does a great job of navigating these things and finding you unique experiences in between. The boat staff are friendly and helpful. The food is decent but we definitely enjoyed the food more when we stopped at local restaurants. Overall a very good experience for the price.