4 Day Nile Cruise: Experience Aswan to Luxor, Visit Abu Simbel, Air Balloon over Luxor
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Embark on a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and experience the wonders of ancient Egypt. Visit iconic sites such as Kom Ombo, Valley of the Kings, and Philae Temple. Don't miss the opportunity to explore Abu Simbel and take a thrilling hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Arrival transfer and tour to Philae temple and High Dam

Aswan - This morning our representative will pick you up at Aswan airport, train station or Aswan hotel to transfer to the cruise to check in by 12 pm. Have lunch.

Aswan High Dam - Be ready at the lobby of the cruise at 2 pm to 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 Philae Temple; 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 in Aswan.

Abu Simbel Temples (sharing a group)

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - At 4 am, our representative will pick you up at the lobby of your cruise to start the tour to Abu Simbel Temples. Drive for about 3 to 4 hours to meet your guide who will be waiting for you there to buy your tickets. He will explain the history of the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari from outside, since guiding is not allowed from inside. Then, he will give you some free time to explore it by yourself and take your photos. Back to the bus to drive back to Aswan for another 3 to 4 hours. Arrive Aswan around 2 to 2:30 pm, to start sailing to Kom Ombo temple

Temple of Kom Ombo - Have lunch and sailing heading to 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.

Edfu temple and arrive Luxor

Temple of Horus - Be ready at 5:30 am to meet your guide to start the tour to Edfu temple by horse and carriage. Back to the cruise to have your breakfast and start sailing to Luxor

Esna Lock - Have breakfast and start sailing to Luxor, pass Esna Lock. Enjoy the views all the way to Luxor. Have a 30 minutes, tea time on the sundeck (free tea and cake)

Luxor Temple - Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor 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 the boat arrives between 3 to 3:30 pm, you will have the chance to visit both Karnak temple and Luxor temple.

Luxor East and West Bank tours

Hot air balloon Luxor Take Off Site - Pick up at 5 am, for the Hot Air Balloon trip

Valley of the Kings - Back to the cruise to have your breakfast and check out to start the tour to The Valley of the kings

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Continue to Hatshepsut temple

Temple of Karnak - Proceed to Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Then, transfer to your final destination in Luxor.

What's Included
  • Scenic 30-minute hot air balloon ride over Luxor
  • Comfortable transfers, pickup, and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicles
  • Guidance from a professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Included meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 3 nights of 5-star Nile Cruise accommodation on a full board basis
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Water, or drinks on the cruise.
  • Wifi or personal expensive like; lundary…etc
  • Motorboat to Philae temple
  • Tipping to The guides, drivers and cruise crew
  • It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 15$ USD per person
  • It is available to transfer Travelers to Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 15$ USD per person
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-day Nile cruise journey from Aswan to Luxor, navigating one of the globe’s most renowned rivers while exploring the prime attractions of Luxor and Aswan. This extended cruise from Aswan to Luxor includes guided tours to the area’s most noteworthy landmarks such as Kom Ombo, the Valley of Kings, and Philae Temple. Engage in a group visit to the enchanting temple of Ramses 2nd.at Abu Simbel. Experience a 30-minute hot-air balloon flight over Luxor. Delicious meals served on the cruise ship are inclusive, as is the round-trip transfer service from your accommodation to the cruise. Please note, entrance fees and beverages are to be borne by you.

  • If the Hot Air Balloon trip has been cancelled due to bad weather you will be refunded with 30$ USD per adult and 15$ USD per child
  • If the Abu Simbel trip has been cancelled due to bad weather you will be refunded with 30$ USD per adult and 15$ USD per child
  • Child less than 6 years old is not allowed for the Hot Air Balloon trip, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
  • Camera is not allowed for the Hot Air Balloon trip
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • We pick up travelers from Aswan east bank hotels and available to pick up from west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person
  • We drive travelers to Luxor east bank hotels and available to transfer them to Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person
  • Child from 5 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Vanceb605
Apr 28, 2024
Afternoon in Badrashin to touring pyramids. Visiting temples in Aswan. Boat ride on Nile River. Balloon ride in Kurna. - This was a trip of a lifetime! Always wanted to see the pyramids and learn much more about Egypt. Ahmed was our guide always making sure we were on time to our events from boat rides to a train ride to an air balloon ride. Would definitely recommend this package if you’ve never been to Egypt.
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Brimms3
Mar 28, 2024
Egypt + Ahmed = priceless memories - I don’t even know where to start because there are so many great things I can say about this trip and about our tour guide Ahmed. I’ll just say this, the history and experience of this trip was priceless and Ahmed was extremely knowledgeable. He was personable, friendly and made my wife and I feel very comfortable with the atmosphere and culture. We learned so much from him that every time we watch a movie that references Egypt, we’re understand it a little better thanks to Ahmed and can say we’ve been those places. I would recommend this trip and Ahmed 100 times over!!!
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418giul
Jan 14, 2024
Everything absolutely perfect - I couldn't ask for anything better. Beyond my expectations. Never been on a cruise in my life and I was skeptical! Everything was beyond my expectations, the food, the excursions, the magic of the fairytale landscapes, the view of the room. Our guide Ahmed Abass, in addition to being a fantastic person with whom we stayed in contact, was excellent in organizing the trip, giving us very useful advice for a perfect holiday. I absolutely recommend!
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Malleshamp2023
Dec 22, 2023
Memorable Trip. - The staff are very professional and helpful.Food was amazing. Trip package also affordable. We enjoyed lot. We can recommend others.
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Amiram9740vv
Dec 13, 2023
Definitely recommended - We had an amazing trip! Enjoyed every moment.package tours is Good company! All the staff on the cruise Nile TULIP were nice and helpful. The food was surprisingly good and delicious ,way better than we expected. Also the boat was nice, rooms were clean, according to european standards. The sun rise balloon in Luxor is the best of the best, The programs were well organized by our knowledgeable guide Ahmed Abass , also flexible if needed. We 100% recommend it.
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D1068tokersting
Dec 12, 2023
Great cruise - The cruise was great. 4 days in Luxor and Aswan. Great balloon ride. Our tour guide Ahmed was great. He explained and showed us everything well. The staff were also very courteous and friendly. The ship was reminiscent of the Titanic.
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Quest57854579854
Dec 11, 2023
Egypt Tour Guide - Hello, the trips were great for me and my family. We went on the Nile Cruise with our tour guide Ahmed and we did a lot of other activities with him. It was a lot of fun. I can definitely recommend it. Definitely a must do!
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Cruiser24854592866
Dec 10, 2023
Thanks Egypt package tours - Egypt never failed to surprise me its such a unique place and it should be on every one bucket list. Accommodation, food, service and staff on the cruise were wow left me with loads of unforgettable memories. Staff very friendly and very professional.Egypt package tours which was our tour company were very professional and truly they exceeded the expectations, organised and efficient all my queries dealt with promptly, they did have answers to my questions before I even ask even thu I did have quite few questions as the tour guide did cover every singl thing I would ask about. Egypt is a safe place to visit we never felt unsafe. The tour guide we had was well informed, he would load us up with information and then give us time to explore on our own and we liked that approach. I highly recommend the tour company package tours. Thanks Egypt package tours for making our stay in Egypt very memorable lastly a big thanks to our drivers in Luxor and Aswan as well as the tour guide Ahmed who was with us on the cruise and he did his absolutely very best to leave us with unforgettable memories. Keep up with the good work guys best and wishes thanks for everything.
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J5510nsmahmouda
Dec 9, 2023
My holiday with my family on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and Abu Simbel and visiting the most beautiful - One of the most wonderful holidays my family and I have had on a Nile cruise, from the tour guide Ahmed to all the staff on the boat.
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Moussa
Dec 3, 2023
Not to be missed - A cruise that you can book with your eyes closed. We were in contact with heba who was incredibly kind. She is also very available for any questions and incredibly caring (we regularly received messages to find out if everything was going well). Everything is organized to perfection and done so that you have the best possible stay. The 3 meals are included in the price of the cruise as well as all the transportation and guides (there is even a swimming pool on the boat). However, you will have to pay for the entrance fees to the places visited. The visits with the guides are very interesting and complete. You will meet passionate and exciting people. A big thank you to Tommy(our guide in Luxor) for his work and his kindness. We learned a lot from him. If you are going to Egypt you must take this great cruise
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