Nile Cruise: Explore Ancient Egyptian Temples

Embark on a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and experience the wonders of ancient Egypt. Explore iconic temples, tombs, and monuments, including Abu Simbel and a thrilling hot air balloon ride.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Arrival and Transfer to Cruise Boat

Temple of Philae - Explore the Graeco-Roman Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis by taking a small motorboat to reach the site.
Aswan High Dam - Begin the second tour by visiting the High Dam, completed in 1960 to safeguard Egypt from flooding and to generate electricity.

Abu Simbel Temple & Navigation…

What's Included
  • Hot air balloon ride with a flight certificate
  • Visit to Abu Simbel Temple in a small group setting (Shared Tour)
  • Experienced, qualified tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • 3-night stay aboard a 5-star cruise boat
  • Breakfast
  • Horse-drawn carriage or Bus Ride in Edfu, including a visit to the Horus Temple
  • All transfers to and from the temples
What's Not Included
  • Tipping (Recommended - 10 US$ pe rperson per night for the Boat Crew, Drivers and Tour Guide))
  • Entrance Fees to all sites and Temples mentioned
Additional Information

Embark on a Nile cruise to explore Egypt’s ancient history. Traveling between Aswan and Luxor offers a relaxing experience while enjoying the stunning views of the Nile Valley. This journey provides the opportunity to visit iconic landmarks such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Philae Temple, the…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Pennygq9625lr
Aug 27, 2026
Perfect trip - We were so lucky to have King Mina as our guide. He arranged everything perfectly and is very professional in Egyptian history. It made our trip an unforgettable memory.
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Wakaboy1978
Aug 27, 2026
Trip of a lifetime! - 5 star service from start to finish! One of the best trips I have ever been on. Our guide "King" Mina, was outstanding in every facet of his role and I highly recommend his services. We will definitely do this tour again...
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Maxhy9812pw
Aug 24, 2026
Nile River cruise - I really enjoyed my trip down the nile, it was extremly warm but thats what i expected. The tours were reallt intresting, and different to anything i had ever done before. I thought it was a very fair price, as the food and facilities were of very high quality. As well as being provided transportation before, during and after the cruise. I wish that the cruise was one day longer, however we started a day later. The staff were lovely and extremly welcoming, and looked after us well. Our tour guide was extremley knowledgble and passionate which made it more interesting.
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Companion793932
Aug 24, 2026
Dream realized - Excellent trip! We really liked the cruise, the food, the staff, and especially the guide Klaled who was very attentive and helpful. You know a lot about Egyptian history.
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Q9137lhcarlosa
Aug 24, 2026
Excellent experience - Excellent guide, very attentive, punctual, very helpful, I will recommend him to other people who come to Egypt, Excellent choice of guide I recommend him to everyone
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Lovetravel756148
Aug 23, 2026
I highly recommend - Excellent experience. Everything went well from start to finish, from the pickup at the train station by driver Hani who was super attentive, to the organization of all the outings, the boat with all the necessary conditions and good food, finishing with the exceptional guide, Khaled made the entire experience even better. I highly recommend P.S. Unlike most reviews in Egypt that are forced by guides to be 5 stars, this one is genuine.
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Sightsee47374589357
Aug 23, 2026
Amazing time in Nilo - Very well organized cruise, the guide Khaled is very nice, explains everything perfectly and organized everything in detail. All transports had air conditioning and gave bottled water on hotter trips.
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Camilaj985
Aug 23, 2026
Excellent tour - Beautiful experience to sail the Nile River and see the most important temples and the Aswan Dam. It is truly impressive to see such incredible places like Abu Simbel! The boat is very comfortable and beautiful, beautiful views of the river. Our guide, Khaled, was excellent; he explained everything we needed to know and helped us with everything we wanted to organize! 100% recommended!
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Emanuellej34
Aug 15, 2026
Great experience - I would like to warmly thank Khaled for all the wonderful tours he gave us throughout this cruise. I particularly appreciated his professionalism, kindness, and above all, his passion for sharing his knowledge with us. Thanks to his explanations, stories, and the way he introduced us to each place, the tours were much more interesting and enriching. I truly loved this cruise, it was a wonderful selection of tours with a good pace. A big thank you to the whole kitchen team for the delicious meals prepared throughout the cruise.
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B4995vfrobertab
Aug 22, 2026
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience on the Nile - As part of our Egypt holiday, we decided to experience a Nile cruise, and overall we really enjoyed it. We travelled on the Queen of Sheba, an old-fashioned boat that has definitely seen better days. The staff, however, were always friendly and helpful, and the food was perfectly acceptable for this type of cruise. The rooms were small, but still comfortable and functional. During our stay, we enjoyed many different tours and experiences with several guides, but one person really stood out for us: Carlos. He was our guide during our tours in Luxor, and he was incredibly helpful, kind and passionate about his job. We genuinely enjoyed every moment with him — and so did our little one! He made our experiences even more special by sharing his passion, knowledge and love for his country with us. Cruising along the Nile, watching the beautiful scenery go by, and relaxing in the swimming pool while watching the sunset was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you, Carlos, for making it even more memorable! ❤️
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From $229
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).