4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon
Overview
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4 days
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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)
For bookings of 2 adults and 2 children aged between 2 and 11.99 years, one triple room (with three beds) will be provided.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
Kom Ombo Temple
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
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
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 ride over 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
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)
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tour + Abu Simbe & No Balloon
Pickup included
Tour, Abu Simbel & Ballon
Hot Balloon Ride is Included
Pickup included
Reviews
473 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice experience
Connector63764321022,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00A wonderful experience with a magnificent story
Great
Stijn K,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The view of the nile is very nice
A brilliant 3-day experience!
MaggieL1416,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience on our Nile cruise. So many places to visit and so much to do! The cabin was lovely and our kids were in the adjoining one next door. The views over the river were spectacular and the kids spent time in the pool, which they loved. Our guide, Khaled el Saady, was very welcoming and nothing was too much for him. He sorted out our locked safe, tipping issue and answered all our questions. I highly recommend the Nile Cruise (Royal Viking) and the guide, Khaled! A brilliant experience for a family!
Magical Land, Great Cruise!
402italoc,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived at our cruise safe and sound and well received by Khaled al Saady, who is a fun and warm person. He arranged different trips to amazing ancient sites in this great land of Egypt. Khaled managed us a comfortable staying and guaranteed efficient transportation to all the visits.
A most incredible time
robsT9648IO,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Organised by Memphis Tours, we cruised the Nile and saw what can only be the most amazing wonders of the ancient world. We took a 3 night package with full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner), guided shore excursions to major temples (Luxor, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae), and a truly excellent Egyptologist guide, Abdo Esmael (Mohamed) who was informative, intelligent and a really nice guy. The sights were life changing, the ruins magnificent. Sometime words can fail. The cruise was nice, the food quite good if we were able to get in ahead of the German tourists, and the room comfortable. There is a custom to offer huge tips, which is something not in our culture, so that underlying expectation for every obligatory service does rankle, but aside from that we had a most memorable time that we highly recommend.
Monumental tour of the monuments
le0nauliec,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with the excellent guide Khaled. He’s both knowledgeable and funny, solves any issue and communicates in a clear way. The tour itself was amazing.
Tour with Khaled
56damirb,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff was super nice. You don't have to think about anything. Huge compliments to the tour guide Khaled al Saadi for his great knowledge, enthusiasm and sense of humor as well as his admirable knowledge of topics outside of ancient Egypt!
Super
Jenny Kristine ... S,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Khaled was a dedicated and knowledgeable guide who fixed everything for us. This made the trip pleasant.
Very fun cruise!
226dajanas,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the cruise, the boat had everything we need and the tour guide Khalid was very nice and detailed in his explanations!
In Spanish it would have been wonderful
W2753LBsergioh,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00All well and was wonderful but an option in Spanish would have been wonderful
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