4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel Hot Air Balloon

Duration
4 days
Max People
45
Min Age
+2
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Cruise the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star cruise that explores the ancient highlights of the Upper Nile. From the Temple of Philae to Kom Ombo Temple and the Valley of the Kings, discover royal tombs to temples. An included sunrise hot-air balloon flight above Luxor’s magnificent West Bank helps take in the scale of the ancient settlement, and onboard entertainment ensures a lively cruise. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Enjoy personal service from Aswan arrival to Luxor departure Included meals and activities take care of logistics 5-star accommodations mean a comfortable trip aboard Hot-air balloon experience goes beyond standard trip.

itineraries Operated by: Egypt Gift Tours

 

What's Included

  • 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
  • 35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky
  • All transfers/Pick up&drop off by A/C.vehicle.
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Tour Plan

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Day 1 Arrival Transfer to the Nile Cruise Aswan Tours Aswan Railway Station

Aswan Railway Station

Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, railway station or hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.

Admission Ticket Free

Aswan High Dam

Aswan High Dam

Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.

45 minutes Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Philae

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 Dinner, folkloric show and Overnight.

2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: overnight in Aswan

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Abu Simbel Temples Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple Abu Simbel Temple

Abu Simbel Temple

Complex Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip ( sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, 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. Listen to the history of the temples from your Egyptology tour guide who will explain everything from outside (no guiding inside). Enjoy visiting the temple for about 90 minutes and take some nice memorial photos, drive back to Aswan. Back to the Cruise around 1:30 pm, to have your lunch and start sailing heading to Kom Ombo city. 8 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of KomOmbo

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.

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple) Temple of Horus

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.

2 hours  Admission Ticket Not Included

Luxor Temple

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. Note: if your arrival at Luxor dock by 3:00 or 3:30 pm, then we have chance to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.

1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast ,Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour departure transfer Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon

Begin around 5:00 am(available to change) pick up for the incredible trip of 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country's landscape and famous landmarks. Enjoy the sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Valley of the Kings

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.

2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Hatshepsut

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).

1 hour  Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Karnak

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. Finally, transfer to Luxor Hotel, Airport or Railway station.(around 3:00 to 4:00 pm).

1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

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