3-Night Nile Cruise: Aswan & Luxor Tour From Cairo Including Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon Ride
Embark on a 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, including visits to Abu Simbel and a hot air balloon ride. Explore Egypt with an Egyptologist guide and experience the local culture on Soheil Island.
Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Arrive to Aswan to start the Amazing tour

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 Lunch.

Nubian Village - Relax a bit after lunch then, down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian families houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide.

Abu Simbel Temples & Kom OmboTemple

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Around 4:30,your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip(sharing a group) ,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. Back to the cruise by noon to have your lunch and navigation 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.

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 and belly dancing show.Overnight in Luxor.

Luxor - Day tour
Horse Carriage

What's Included
  • Up to 4 GB of free Wi-Fi
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Hot air balloon ride over Luxor, lasting 35-45 minutes
  • Entrances to Abu Simbel and the Colossi of Memnon
  • 3 nights’ stay on a 5-star Nile Cruise, full board
  • All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Comprehensive transfers with A/C vehicle pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees
  • Drinks
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-night Nile cruise experience starting from Aswan and see the beauty of Egypt. This package combines ease and leisure, letting you explore Abu Simbel and Luxor, inclusive of your hotel transfers, stay at a Nile cruise ship, meals, and excursions led by an Egyptologist. Top features of this package are an intimate tour to Abu Simbel, a meet and greet with a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island, and a breathtaking hot air balloon trip in Luxor.

Cancellation Policy

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

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