5 Days Luxor Cruise: Relaxing Nile River Journey from Cairo with Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel Tour
Embark on a 5-day luxury cruise along the Nile River, starting from Cairo. Enjoy a hot air balloon ride, visit Abu Simbel, and explore ancient pharaonic sites. Full board included.
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Flight From Cairo To Luxor and Visit Luxor West Bank Valley of The Kings and Hatshbsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

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 traces of the colors remain.

Colossi 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, is located in the funerary city of Thebes, located west of the Nile River from the present-day city of Luxor.

What's Included
  • Temples Of Karnak
  • Egyptologist Tour Guide
  • Luxor & Aswan Temples
  • Lunch
  • Valley Of the Kings & Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi Of Memnon
  • Dinner
  • 4 Nights at 5 Stars Nile Cruise Boat Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Hot Air Balloon Trip
  • All Taxes & Service Charge
  • Temple Of Luxor
  • Abu Simbel Tours
  • Free Wi-Fi up to 4GB
  • Flight Tickets
  • Temple Of Gud Horus (Edfu)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees
  • Tipping
  • Drinks
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
Additional Information

Embark on a serene 5-day journey along the Nile River from Luxor, with accommodations and all meals included. Witness the majestic Upper Nile Valley of Egypt from the comfort of a 5-star cruise ship. Revel in the fascinating riverside views and uncover the timeless wonders of Egypt’s ancient history by visiting the pharaonic landmarks between Luxor and Aswan. Highlights include sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, with stopovers to discover significant pharaonic locales like the Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Experience an exhilarating hot air balloon ride in Luxor. Explore one of Egypt’s most remarkable temples at Abu Simbel, located 285 km south of Aswan. Visit a Nubian family on Soheil Island in Aswan. Participate in a variety of entertaining evening activities, such as a belly dancing performance, galabeya party, Nubian show or disco over the course of these 5 days/4 nights. The cruise departs every Saturday/Monday/Thursday or Friday from Luxor to Aswan. All meals are included, with check-in featuring lunch and check-out including breakfast.

Cancellation Policy

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

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