3-Nights Aswan to Luxor Cruise: Explore Ancient Temples, Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel
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Embark on a 3-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor and explore ancient temples, take a hot air balloon ride, and visit Abu Simbel. Immerse yourself in Egyptian culture and enjoy the convenience of door-to-door transfers and delicious meals on a 5-star ship.
Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Transfer to Nile Cruise & Aswan Tours

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 Ombo Temple

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.

Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour & departure transfer

Hot Air Balloons Luxor - Hot Air Balloon Trip

Colossi of Memnon - visit the two giant status of memnon. The Colossi of Memnon statue, meaning a colossal colossus, known locally as (Al-Kulsat or Salamat), is two huge statues, built around the year 1350 BC, which are all that remains of a temple built in memory of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled Egypt during the Eighteenth Dynasty, located in the funerary city of Thebes, located west of the Nile River from the present-day city of Luxor. The two identical statues depicted Amenhotep III (who lived in the fourteenth century B.C.) sitting, his hands spread out on his knees and looking towards the east (actually towards the south East according to recent trends) towards the river. Two short figures are carved on the front of the throne, along with his legs: his wife Tiye and his mother Death M and Ya. The side panels depict the Nile god Habi.

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 at Deir el Bahari - 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.

What's Included
  • Cabin with all facilities
  • All sites as per itinerary
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hot air balloon experience
  • Meals included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • Expert Egyptology guide
  • Meals from lunch on first day to breakfast on last day
  • Motor boat ride
  • 3 nights on a cruise
  • Free Wi-Fi up to 4GB
  • Horse and carriage ride
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Any thing not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees
  • Drinks
  • Tipping
Additional Information

enjoy the highlights of Aswan and Luxor

with stops in Kom Ombo and Edfu

Tour the Valley of the Kings and so much more with an Egyptology guide

Feast on buffet lunches, dinners, and breakfasts on board a 5-star ship

Take it easy with door-to-door transfers to and from the port

experience the life trip hot air balloon

visit the fabulous temples of abu simbel

touch the real Egyptian culture in luxor and Aswan

collect the most important sites in upper Egypt in 1 package

the best price and the quality of service theses are our targets

gather between the great Egyptian Nile river quietness on cruise board and the fabulous temples and tombs in upper Egypt

Cancellation Policy

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

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