Luxor Nile Cruise: 7-Night Ancient Egypt Exploration with Hot Air Balloon

Embark on a one-week round-trip cruise from Luxor, exploring some of Egypt’s most significant ancient locations. You’ll have the chance to visit Aswan city, explore the archaeological marvels at Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel, guided by an Egyptologist. Your journey will also include an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Transfer to Nile Cruise and Luxor East Bank

Valley of the Kings - Stop: 3 hours - Admission excluded
After getting picked up from Luxor International Airport or your hotel, board your motor boat and travel downstream to the West Bank. Here, see sights such as the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Carter House, where you can admire treasures belonging to Tutankhamun. Later, head back to the hotel and rest for a while before heading out to explore the city of Luxor and its old market.

Hot Air Balloons Luxor

Hot Air Balloons Luxor - Stop: 45 minutes - Admission excluded
Rise before sunrise and enjoy the experience of a lifetime as you take a hot air balloon ride over the city. Watch as the sunlight illuminates the city and its surroundings before heading back to the boat. Sail through ancient villages and beautiful islands and discover true Egyptian culture whilst on-board. Arrive at Esna in the evening.

Edfu - Kom Ombo

Temple of Kom Ombo - Stop: 60 minutes - Admission excluded
Arrive in the city of Edfu in the morning and enjoy a traditional horse and carriage ride to Edfu temple, the largest Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. In the afternoon, travel to Kom Ombo, enjoying a refreshing drink on the boat’s sun deck as you cruise. In Kom Ombo, visit the city’s unique temple, dedicated to two gods, and discover the contrasting architecture of both sides.

Aswan

Aswan High Dam - Stop: 90 minutes - Admission excluded
Today, cruise to Aswan, a city famous for its Nubian culture. After breakfast, head to the Temple of Isis on Philae Island and visit the High Dam which provides electricity to the residents of the Nile. Later, enjoy some free time to discover the city and its ancient market.

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Stop: 3 hours - Admission excluded
Arrive at the ancient wonder of Abu Simbel in the morning and spend the day exploring this temple complex, one of the most important in the world.

Aswan

Nubian Village - Stop: 90 minutes - Admission excluded
Today, begin the journey back to Luxor, visiting Nubian islands and villages that you will pass whilst cruising.

Cruising

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Luxor

Luxor Temple - Stop: 90 minutes - Admission excluded
After breakfast, enjoy a tour of the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the Karnak temple, the biggest temple complex in the world, as well as the beautiful Luxor temple. At the end of your tour, get dropped off back at your accommodation or at the airport in Luxor

What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Horse and carriage
  • Lunch
  • Motor boat
  • Airport/hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Taxes and charges
  • Hot air balloon ride
  • All sites mentioned in the programme
  • Meals
  • Cabin with all facilities
  • 5-star 7-night Nile cruise
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
  • Entry/Admission - Luxor
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Entry/Admission - Aswan High Dam
  • Entry/Admission - Abu Simbel Temple Complex
  • Entry/Admission - Nubian Village
  • Entry/Admission- Luxor
  • Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple
Additional Information
  • At 17:00 pm Visit Egypt Tours’ Representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the Nile Cornish where the Pier is. get on The Most Traditional Egyptian Boat That know as Felucca and Enjoy a relaxing experience of a Felucca ride along the River Nile, where you can discover the amazing view of the natural where the green farms Also you can enjoy the warm sun during the day. After the ride is finished our Representative will transfer you back to your Hotel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy

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

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