4 Day Nile Cruise From Aswan to Luxor with Balloon and Abu Simbel

Overview

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96 hours

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Sail down one of the world's most famous waterways as you discover top attractions in southern Egypt. During this multi-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor, you'll disembark for guided visits to the region's most iconic sites, including Kom Ombo, the Valley of Kings, and Philae Temple. Tasty onboard meals are included, plus a personalized pickup from the airport, train station, or your Aswan hotel.

After pickup from your hotel, the airport or the station, board your ship in time for lunch. See the engineering marvel that is Aswan High Dam, then ride a boat to tranquil Philae Temple, returning to your cruise for dinner and a folklore show. Day two starts early so you can beat the heat at the Abu Simbel Temples: You’re back on board in time for lunch. Sail to Kom Ombo and tour the temple with your guide. After dinner on board, overnight in Edfu. Please read the whole itinerary for more details.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

During peak periods (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), there is an additional fee from 20th of December till 7th of January and During Easter to get paid upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival to Aswan

Accommodations

5* Nile Cruise

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Aswan

Our 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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Aswan High Dam

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

1 hour • Admission Not Included

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.

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Day 2

Abu Simbel Temples & Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple

Accommodations

5* Nile Cruise

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Abu Simbel Temple

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. Back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city.

8 hours • Admission Not Included

Kom Ombo Temple

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 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Day 3

Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple)

Accommodations

5* Nile Cruise

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Edfu Temple

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 Not Included

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour&departure transfer

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Colossi of Memnon

Begin around 5:00 am 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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Temple of Hatshepsut

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 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

The Karnak Temple

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s)

Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky

All local taxes and services.

03 nights’ accommodation on board 5* Nile cruise – based on FB basis.

Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives.

Egyptology English-speaking tour guide.

Tipping to tour guide, driver, cruise staff, etc

Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sightseeing (Attraction Tickets - $40 customizable tour)

Water or Drinks on the cruise.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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Christmas and New Year

Christmas and New Year
Pickup included

4 Day Nile Cruise From Aswan to Luxor with Balloon and Abu Simbel

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The balloon mount
sandraluciaz2025,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ibrahim. I must acknowledge work. For me the issue of security is important. I recommend it. Thank you for making our trip safe and enjoyable
Wonderful guide and photographer!!!
patriciajohannaa,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ibrahim: your recommendations, punctuality, choice of the best times and days to visit the temples, quality in transportation, and the story told through an Egyptian; who also has great photographic skill were instrumental in our visit to Egypt. They made our experience magical and completely exceeded expectations. My friends and I are forever grateful... Many successes and make many more travelers happy..... Shkraan!!!!
Experience Egypt
ezequielmartind2021,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have hired ibrahim to make our visit to Egypt. Excellent Service accompanying you and worrying about one at all times. We got the cruise City and sea adonis, very good and in the cairo we were waiting for shabi, which is a phenomenon, it explains a lot about the history of Egypt from the moment it picks you up at the airport. Thank you so much for making our stay in Egypt more enjoyable
An epic journey! An unforgettable adventure!
mercedesg84,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ibrahim is the best tour guide in Egypt! I arrange a super tour for our group, if you want a carefree and well organized walk, I recommend that you do your tour with it. Very knowledgeable about the history and tourist places. Made a visit to Egypt an unforgettable adventure!!!
I invite Latinos to travel to Egypt and enjoy its wonders
Z5966SWjuliag,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Enjoy the wonders of Egypt, with its unforgettable history in the company of Ibrahim who illustrated and made the experience unforgettable. Landscapes that invite reflection from a country full of riches and wisdom.
Happy Colombian travelers in Egypt
88auroran,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our trip to Egypt has been wonderful as our guide Ibrahim has made it possible for us to get to know such beautiful and history-filled sites with security and a lot of organization. Happy to have shared so much knowledge with him.
Colombian family travel in Egypt
camiloandr sc899,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recommend this tour is really good, very kind guides, all time they was attended our expectations. I went with my family (group of 4 people) and organized the itinerary from Colombia. You have opportunity to discover the best and wonderful places of Egypt (Cairo, Temples, Luxor Nilo cruiser to Aswan).
Egypt with cruise ship
MARTA G,,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My experience with love traveling to Egypt is excellent. Seriousness. Timely accountability. With them you have to worry about nothing. They're looking for you. The best hotels and the best cruise. Don't hesitate. And they also speak Spanish perfectly and the personal attention is exquisite. I recommend 100%.
Cruise, balloon ride and Abu Simbel included
SabrinaMarinoni,,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ibrahim is an excellent person. Besides being a guide, he is a great photographer. He helped us with the whole trip organization as we wanted something private tailored. From the arrival at the airport we felt accompanied, something very important for us since we traveled with our daughter. The 5-star cruise with excellent service including balloon tours and Abu Simbel. All organized. We recommend it 100% and would choose it again to visit 🇪🇬. Thank you for making this unforgettable journey
My trip to Egypt
leticiapE1643YG,,Dec 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best agency to travel to Egypt, excellent guide and photographer, always watching out for travelers, feel safe. We did the Nile cruise and everything was spectacular.