5-Day Nile River Cruise: From Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon Adventure
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Embark on a 5-day Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan, exploring iconic sites like Kom Ombo, Valley of the Kings, and Philae Temple. Experience the magic of Abu Simbel and enjoy a thrilling hot air balloon adventure over Luxor. All meals and transportation included.
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Transfer to Nile Cruise-Luxor East Bank

Luxor - Our guide will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, Railway station or Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.
Note: If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour directly upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don’t want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.

Temple of Karnak - Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years and covering an area of about 63 acres.

Luxor Temple - Proceed to visit Luxor Temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues. Back to the cruise, dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.

What's Included
  • 4 nights accommodation on a 5-star Nile Cruise with full board.
  • Full board includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Group excursion to Abu Simbel Temples by minibus or bus.
  • All transfers with pickup and drop-off services in an A/C vehicle.
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Sky, lasting 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Guided tours with a professional English-speaking Egyptologist.
What's Not Included
  • Water and Drinks or WiFi on the Cruise.
  • Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc
  • It is available to pick Travelers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra 15$ USD per person.
  • It is available to drop off travelers at Hotels in Aswan west bank with extra 15$ USD per person.
  • Motorboat to Philae Temple.
  • Entrance fees to Karnak Temple 450 eg.pound per person
  • Entrance fees to Luxor Temple 400 eg.pound per person
  • Entrance fees to Vally of the Kings 600 eg.pound per person
  • Entrance fees to Hatshepsut Temple 360 eg.pound per person
  • Entrance fees to Edfu Temple 450 eg.pound per person
  • Entrance fees to Kom Ombo Temple 360 eg.pound per person
  • Entrance fees to Abu simbel Temple 600 eg.pound per person
  • Entrance fees to Philae Temple 450 eg.pound per person
  • Entrance fees to Aswan High Dam 100 eg.pound per person
Additional Information

Join us for a 5-day, 4-night excursion on a Nile cruise, sailing from Luxor to Aswan on one of the globe’s most renowned rivers. Visit the prime attractions in Luxor and Aswan during your journey. This ongoing cruise from Luxor to Aswan includes shore excursions for guided tours of the region’s most significant landmarks, such as Kom Ombo, the Valley of Kings, and Philae Temple. Experience the magic of Ramses 2nd’s temple at Abu Simbel in a group. Venture on a 30-minute balloon ride over the Luxor skyline. Delicious meals onboard are provided, and round-trip transportation from your hotel to the cruise is also included. However, entrance fees and beverages or water will be your responsibility.

  • 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 , you can use your cellphone to take photos
  • 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 rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Johnt087
Feb 19, 2024
Everything Looked After - Got to see the main sights of Egypt, and if possible the guide would cater for more. Met at every part of the journey with a knowledgeable guide. Cruise ship was great, food was amazing. Only point is the over night train from Cairo to Luxor, was a bit of an experience.
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Ciara
Feb 8, 2024
Enjoyable experience - We had the absolute best time! The ship was lovely, the service was amazing. I enjoyed all the sites we visited with my guide Omar was just wonderful! Such a nice guide, knowledgeable and really went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. He even made a stop at a market each day for extra water for me to take back to my room. everything was spectacular. Especially the hot air balloon! One of my favorite parts of the entire experience!
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C8504tekarolinab
Jan 28, 2024
Best Tour Group Ever! REALLY RECOMMEND! - Where do i start! This trip was by far the best trip i’ve ever taken and if you get Ahmed as a tour guide you are set! sweetest guy ever with such a funny sense of humor as goes for the rest of the crew all amazing people that treat you with the kindest care! hope to see you all again soon i will be back😁
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Thereseshorten
Jan 28, 2024
Fantastic , memorable trip! - Fantastic , memorable trip. Ahmed, our guide was so passionate & informative about the history. He helped us in every way to enjoy & appreciate Egypt. He was so patient & thoughtful and went out of his way to make it a special trip. The accommodation was excellent on the cruise with lovely, friendly staff. I would thoroughly recommend this trip and if you get Ahmed it will be a bonus!!
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N4486lpemilyg
Dec 31, 2023
Excellent, Fun, Totally Recommend!! :) - This is the best possible decision you can make for your trip to Egypt! Book this trip! Ahmed was amazing, and made sure everyone in our group was having fun while learning a ton about every site we went to. My husband and I had such a great time and hope to go back soon with our kids. When we do go back to Egypt, Ahmed and this tour will be the first to know :) Thank you!
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Tyranp2018
Nov 30, 2023
Great guides, great fun - Such an awesome experience, made even better by our guide, Ahmed. The hot air balloon over the valley of the kings should not be missed. The cruise itself is lovely, but what makes this trip so good is the knowledgeable, friendly and helpful guide. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to anyone. Ahmed, thank you so much for your great insights and fun attitude.
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261mdfaruqueh
Nov 14, 2023
Best trip you could ever have. - Ahmed is an amazing person. He knows everything. And when I say everything thats mean literally everything. We became freinds. In this trip you don't have to worry about everything. I had so much fun. It was one of the best trip ever i had. Even when i was buying a set of wine glass made by some famous stone from luxor he step up and bargained for me with seller.
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Nickmi1885dz
Oct 30, 2023
Amazing River Nile Adventure! - My wife and I took this cruise in July 2023 and had a truly fabulous time! The tour is very well organised and the staff were very friendly, helpful, courteous and professional at all times. Our group guide Ahmed is the best in the business. He speaks exceptional English and is an educated historian who is passionate about his country and its history. Ahmed will inspire you with his enthusiasm and his knowledge of the Ancient sites and the Antiquities you will see on the tour. He will explain and decode the meanings of carved hieroglyphics in the stone of every ancient site on the tour. He will answer all of your questions and never tire of your curiosity. The stories are incredible and each site visit with him is truly captivating. Ahmed’s professionalism is second to none and his tours are thoroughly organised and entertaining too! Ahmed organises all the connections, transportation, entry to ancient sites and all ticket purchases with slick precision so you can just relax and enjoy being immersed in the ancient world. Every site visit we had with Ahmed was an absolute joy. The Cruise ship itself is a large and very roomy vessel. It is very clean, well maintained and very well equipped with a fantastic rooftop pool, bar, and lounging areas just perfect for sunbathing and watching the sun set over the towns, villages and desert that banks the River Nile. We had lots of pool time and fun-filled evenings on the journey South from Luxor to Aswan. The cruise was a truly magical experience in every way. The Captain and crew of the ship are very courteous and they run the vessel with pride. Meal times on the ship were always fun with a wonderful array of high quality fresh food served in the immaculate restaurant. The cabins on the boat are not large but certainly adequate with fully equipped bathrooms, wonderfully cold air conditioning and floor to ceiling patio doors that are just perfect to experience the amazing vistas of the Nile. In summary, this tour was a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience all round and excellent value for money to boot! Highly recommended!
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Z4372toelaineb
Oct 24, 2023
Trip of a lifetime - My daughter and I had a fantastic Nile cruise as part of a longer holiday in Egypt. Our guide during the cruise was Ahmed Abbas and we couldn't have wished for a more knowledgeable or attentive guide. On finding out that our flight back to Cairo meant we'd miss out on the final excursion of the cruise, he even managed to reschedule the trip for us on an earlier day. The boat itself was clean and comfortable with friendly staff. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone.
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Brunowilshire
Oct 19, 2023
Best time ever - Best experience ever! Ahmed was an amazing tour guide, always with the right information and keeping it interesting. The cruise was great and full of activities everyday. The room was always clean and super good food. Ahmed also arranged extra things for us when we requested them. So grateful for meeting such amazing people and places. For sure will be back.
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