4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon
Overview
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96 hours
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The Beauty of Egypt Upper Nile Valley, is best appreciated from the deck of a Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy the riverside scenery and discover the ancient wonders of Egypt passing by pharaonic sites en route between Aswan and Luxor. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, two stops in the way to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 25USD per person.
We pick up all our guests from Aswan east bank hotels and available to pick up from west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person
Prices are quoted in U.S dollars,per person per trip and valid,except during Christmas,New Year,Easter holidays.
We drive all our guest to Luxor east bank hotels and available to drive them to Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person
Children from 6 to 11 sharing with parents .(maximum 2 children in one room).
Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Sharing a small group to Abu Simbel with English Speaking tour guide.
All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s)
Egyptology English-speaking tour guide.
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.
Tipping to tour guide, driver, cruise staff, etc
Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sightseeing (Attraction Tickets - customizable tour)
Water or Drinks on the cruise.
Wifi on The cruise (with extra charge on the cruise)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Arrival Transfer to the Nile Cruise&Aswan Tours
Accommodations
Over Night at Cruise Boat
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Aswan
Mody Egypt 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.
Aswan High Dam
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
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.
Abu Simbel Temples & Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple
Accommodations
Over Night at Cruise Boat
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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. Back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city.
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. Duration: 1 hour
Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple)
Accommodations
Over Night at Cruise Boat
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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. Duration: 2 hours
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. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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. Duration: 2 hours
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. Duration: 2 hours
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). Duration: 1 hour
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). Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon
Pickup included
Reviews
3,235 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide was outstanding and we loved the cruice
Yazmin M,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00The whole tour was amazing, Mohamed Gobran was our guise and he made sure we all were taken care of and was really organized and upbeat, and made easy to understand all the information he provided to us. The tour is full of activities, it is tiring and they are all worth it. The staff at the cruice was nice and attentive, there were really polite. Thanks for an unforgettable trip❤️
Great but intensive experience
Alessandro R,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00The cruise is in good shape, quite clean (of course sheets and towels weren’t in perfect condition as overall in all egypt) and the rooms have good fornitures. The pool is truly nice, we appreciate it for cooling down after visiting temples. The cuisine is various and tasty, while drink prices are expensive. Visits are well organised, sometimes rushed and we would have preferred more time at the sites. Few days we woke up at 4 AM, so it was very tiring but we appreciate the visit anyway. The guide has been always available and make us feel listened but his guided tour at the temples were unsatisfying as he was talking very fast without microphone or audio support and this made it hard to follow him. We would preferred a different guide for the tour of the temples while he would coordinate the general experience.
First: the tour guide...
Florence H,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
3.00First: the tour guide Mohamed and the Nile trip and local people did a great job. The food and organization were perfect! Mohamed has great expertise, explained competently and clearly and took time for us even in private matters. So we definitely recommend the Nile trip, just not via Viator! We booked this activity through Viator months before and received the information AFTER arriving in Egypt 1 week before the start that the Nile cruise cannot take place on the booked date. Therefore, we had to rebook other hotels during our holidays in order to start this trip. Furthermore, we and the Viator tour group were not able to start the hot air balloon activity on the last day, although it is clearly described. Others on the same boat who booked with another website/agency could do this activity.
A great cruise from Aswan to Luxor!
Dawn H,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic trip from start to finish. Mohamed Gobran (our tour guide) was outstanding. Deep knowledge with brilliant explanations and allowed plenty of time for pictures and to explore by yourself. Also as it was very hot he ensured the group was within shade for the explanations. The boat itself exceeded expectations. Clean, well maintained and comfortable. Food was perfect with a good variety each day. Each place we visited was amazing but personal highlights included Abu Simbel, Hot air balloon over the valley of the Kings, Nubian village (paid extra but worth it) and the temple of Kom Ombo. Overall it’s an easy 5*, would recommend to everyone!
Nice experience but not for everyone
Carolane T,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
3.00This is a very interesting experience, the temples you will see are breathtaking and our guide was very good. Why the 3 stars then? If you want to do all the activities, this is not for the faint of heart. You will wake up at 3 in the morning, the beds are essentialy bricks and the breakfast boxes that you bring are not good. They will make you visits some of the shops. You really can't pass these since they are in between the other temples. They are clean stores and respectful if you don't buy, but if your like us and don't like to shop, you will find these stops useless and boring. The rest of the cruise is great, the food inside is very good, the staff is very nice and comprehensive. Finally the prices for the drinks or water bottles are not too expensive. This cruise is sold as 5 stars, but it really isn't. The boat is nice and clean, but old so don't expect a luxurious ride. I don't recommend taking the Nubian village trip, it is mostly a sales pitch. All and all, a great experience, but you will be very tired in the end.
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