2 Nights Nile Cruise: Explore Luxor Temples and Enjoy Hot-Air Balloon & Cairo Flight

Experience the beauty of sunset and sunrise as you cruise down the mysterious Nile River, a journey many are keen to embark on. Allow our professional tourism agent to guide you through the stunning temples of Luxor, on both the east and west banks. Enjoy all this during a 2-night trip from Cairo.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Flights from Cairo to Aswan & Temple of Kom Ombo

Cairo - Pick up from Cairo and transfer to Airport

Temple of Kom Ombo - The temple was built during the reign of Ptolemy VI to worship the gods Sobek and Horus. Recently, restoration and renovation of the temple area has been carried out. This temple was established during the reign of Ptolemy VI Philomtor, but its decoration was not completed except in the Roman era, the time of Emperor Tiberius, and we see in this temple the same characteristics that we find in other Egyptian Ptolemaic temples in terms of design, architecture and decoration, but this temple has a special feature that resulted in Local worship in the place, where people worshiped two local gods, namely Sobek and Horus with the head of the falcon, and despite the difference in origin and character of these two gods, they lived side by side for many centuries without mixing or matching each other.

Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor

Temple of Horus - Continue sailing to get to Temple of Edfu or Horus Temple. the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.

West and East Bank in Luxor (Hot air Balloon Trip)

Valley of the Kings - The Valley of the Kings, also known as “The Valley of the Kings”, is a valley in Egypt that was used for 500 years during the period between the sixteenth and eleventh centuries BC to construct tombs for the pharaohs and nobles of the modern state extending during the eighteenth dynasties to the twentieth dynasty in ancient Egypt. The valley on the west bank of the Nile River facing Thebes (Luxor now) in the heart of the ancient funerary city of Thebes. The Valley of the Kings is divided into two valleys; The Eastern Valley (where most of the royal tombs are located) and the Western Valley. And with the discovery of the last burial chamber in 2006, known as (Cemetery 63), in addition to the discovery of two other entrances to the same chamber during 2008.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - The Temple of Hatshepsut or the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut is a temple from the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt, and the best remaining temples were built about 3500 years ago in Deir el-Bahari, Egypt. It was built by Queen Hatshepsut on the west bank of the Nile opposite to Thebes (the capital of ancient Egypt and the seat of the Amun worship) (Luxor today). The Temple of Hatshepsut is distinguished by its unique architectural design, in comparison to the Egyptian temples that were built on the eastern bank of the Nile at Thebes. The temple consists of three successive floors with open terraces. The temple was built of limestone, and in front of the second floor columns were erected limestone statues of the god Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut in a beautiful distribution. Originally, those statues were colored, and now only some monuments remain of the colors, and some statues are in very good condition, indicating the elegance and beauty of the temple’s design.

Temple of Karnak - Karnak, or the Karnak Temple Complex, which is known as the Karnak Temple, is a group of temples, buildings and columns, where the expansion and construction processes continued since the Pharaonic era, specifically the kings of the Middle Kingdom, until the Roman era in Luxor in Egypt on the eastern coast. The temple was built for the divine triad Amun (Amun Ra in the modern era), his wife the goddess Mut and their son the god Khonsu; And each of them has a temple belonging to the Karnak Temples Complex. The temple was named with this name in relation to the city of Karnak, and it is a modern name that is distorted from the Arabic word Khurang, meaning the fortified village, which was given to many temples in the area during this period. While the temple was known in the beginning as “Bar Amun”, meaning the temple of Amun or Betamun, and during the Middle Kingdom it was called the name Ibt Sut, which means the most chosen of places (sometimes translated as the chosen spot)

Luxor Temple - Luxor Temple is a large complex of ancient Egyptian temples located on the eastern bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor today known as (ancient Thebes). It was founded in 1400 BC. The Luxor Temple was built for the worship of Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. They are the gods, which are also called the Theban Trinity (Theban Trinity). Luxor Temple was built during the reign of the kings of the Eighteenth Dynasty and the Nineteenth Dynasty. The most important existing buildings in the temple are those built by Kings Amenhotep III (1397-1360 BC) and Ramesses II (1290-1223 BC) (who added to the temple the open courtyard, the edifice, and the two obelisks). King Thutmose III (1490-1436 BC) also set up chapels for visitors to the Holy Trinity of Thebes.

Colossi of Memnon - 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.

Hot Air Balloons Luxor - Hot Air Balloon Trip

Cairo - Back to Cairo by flight from Luxor

What's Included
  • Tour To Valley Of The Kings
  • Horse and carriage ride
  • Fully-equipped cabin stay
  • Visits to all sites listed in itinerary
  • Tax inclusions and service charges
  • Meals provided: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Roundtrip flights between Cairo and Aswan
  • Pickup and dropoff via air-conditioned vehicles
  • Tour To Temples Of Karnak
  • Visit the Temple Of God Horus
  • Guided Tour To Hatshepsut Temple
  • Complimentary wi-fi up to 4GB
  • Expert Egyptologist guide included
  • Tour To Temple Of Kom Ombo
  • Exploration of Temple Of Luxor
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Cancellation Policy

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

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