4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon
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96 hours
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Experience Egypt’s ancient history with a Nile cruise. Journeying between Aswan and Luxor allows you to relax while soaking in the picturesque scenery of the Nile Valley. You'll also have the chance to visit legendary sites, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Philae Temple, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Abu Simbel Temple, and many more historical treasures
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 25 USD per person.
Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
Children under the age of 6 years are not allowed for the balloon trip.
Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays.
We drop off all our customers to Luxor east bank hotels and available to drive them to Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person at the end of the Cruise Trip
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
For Trips starts on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, The visit of Abu Simbel temples will be skipped and replaced by Habu Temple visit in Luxor
All bookings for 3 persons, will be accommodated in 1 Cabin (Room)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Visit to Abu Simbel Temple in a small group setting
Hot air balloon ride with a flight certificate
Experienced, qualified tour guide
3-night stay aboard a 5-star cruise boat
Horse-drawn carriage ride in Edfu, including a visit to the Horus Temple
All transfers to and from the temples
Tipping (Recommended)
Entrance Fees to all sites and Temples mentioned
What To Expect
Arrival and Transfer to Cruise Biat
Accommodations
Over Night at Cruise Boat
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Temple of Philae
Visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
Aswan High Dam
Then, start your second tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Abu Simbel Temple & Navigation to Kom Ombo
Accommodations
Overnight at the Cruise Boat
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Very early in the morning, 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 Ramses II 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 to visit the temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight
Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor (Visit of Luxor Temple)
Accommodations
Overnight at the 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
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 with belly dancing show and 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.
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. Enjoy the sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
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.
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)
Karnak Open Air Museum
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)
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4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon
Pickup included
Reviews
364 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Nile Cruise allows...
Alessandro D,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00The Nile Cruise allows you to have a full package: You have food, tour guide to all the most important monuments and temples , transfer from and to station/airport. Cabins are clean and with all the essential furnitures and needs. It is possible to know people from all the world. Tickets and tips to the crew are not included.
Review March 2025
Michael T,
Mar 26, 2025
- Viator
2.00This is not a cruise. We only sailed one day. The title is misleading The first two days we stayed in Aswan, we sailed the third and the fourth we were in Luxor. The tour guides were bored to tell us things. They were very quick to finish the tour and barely scratched the surface. I listened to other guides from nearby groups that said very interesting things that our guides never said. Also, we visited Abu Simbel without a guide!! The food on board was very European. Personally, I would prefer to have the option to try Egyptian food as well. Overall, go for this cruise if you are not interested in learning more about the history of Egypt but just get a general idea. Also, if you want to do some activities and just get an idea of how it is to do a cruise.
Tour agent is terrible.
Minsu K,
Mar 12, 2025
- Viator
1.00The cruise is not luxurious, but just average. However, the tour program was very unsatisfactory. The guide changes every time, and the tour is mixed with different tour guests. Other passengers on the same cruise are guided by the same guide every time, or at least with the passengers on the same ship. I had to check if the guide came properly every time, and he usually came later than the others. Once, the guide did not come, so I went on the tour without a guide. On the last tour, they asked for an additional fee other than a tip in the middle of the tour. I had to go on the tour feeling like an uninvited guest because I was mixed with other groups that were not on the same cruise. The price is not cheap compared to other products. If you are looking for a similar product at a similar price, NEVER do this product.
Not enough information about the cruise
Dionysios K,
Mar 4, 2025
- Viator
2.00The disappointing thing is that we do not know in advance the schedule of the day. We don't know in advance the water up time, driving time, extra fees.
Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
Hajime N,
Feb 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Talaat Abdo was very friendly and experienced, from the temple of Philae at the beginning his guide was very informative, fun and interactive with a lot of jokes. He is patient and would tell us a lot about the cruise ship.
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