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3-Night Cruise Luxor - Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Nubian Village

Starting From From $750.00 per person Current Project Expedition rate
4 Days 4.02 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Multiday Trip Operated by Egypt Gift Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Cruise the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan 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. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor, a small-group tour, and a visit to a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainment of the belly dancing show, galabia party, Nubian show or disco, and more.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Enjoy personal service from Aswan arrival to Luxor departure
  • Enjoy 5star accommodations mean a comfortable trip
  • Have a Nubian Village tour by motorboat
  • 30 to 40 minutes balloon ride over Luxor sky
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Luxor

Welcome to this trip! Our Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Luxor 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.

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Luxor

Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever: Karnak Temple built 2000 years ago, covering an area of about 63 acres. Listen carefully to the stories and legends to be told by your tour guide. Marvel at the sheer size of the Great Hypo-style Hall, and take photos between the huge columns and obelisks.

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Luxor

Local Flavor at Luxor Temple. Proceed to visit Luxor temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues.

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Luxor

Meals included: lunch and dinner.

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Luxor

Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise

Day 2

Luxor

Balloon Rides. Day 2: Hot Air Balloon, Luxor West Bank Tour and Navigation 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.

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Luxor

Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. Then, start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting 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.

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Luxor

Local Flavor at Deir el Bahari. Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Listen from your guide to her exciting story and how she managed to rule as a sole Pharaoh. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch.

Day 3

Luxor

Boating at Nile River. Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck, crossing Esna Lock.

Day 2

Luxor

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Luxor

Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu on board the cruise

Day 3

Luxor

Horseback Riding at Temple Of Edfu. Day 3: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple-Aswan After your breakfast, enjoy a 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.

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Luxor

Leisure. Back to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Kom Ombo.

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Luxor

Local Flavor at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Late in the afternoon, stop at Kom Ombo city where to visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God.

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Luxor

Local Flavor. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by a folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides.

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Luxor

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Luxor

Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan on board the cruise

Day 4

Luxor

Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. Day 4: Aswan, Nubian Village tour and departure transfer Check out after breakfast, discover with your guide the highlights of Aswan and listen to the story of the Nubian immigration. Start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.

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Luxor

Boating at Philae. Proceed to visit the Philae temple; the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.

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Aswan

Local Flavor at Nubian Village. Continue for the fantastic trip in nature to the Nubian Village. Down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views of the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian families' houses, talk to them, learn about their customs, walk around the village with your guide. Finish by sunset, enjoy the breeze, and watch the birds while going back.

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Luxor

Meals included: breakfast.

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Luxor

That's a wrap-up! We hope you enjoyed your stay! Later on, you will be transferred to your Aswan East Hotel, Airport, or Railway station.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Meet and assist upon arrival and departure All transfers, pick up, and drop off by an A/C. vehicle Professional English-speaking Egyptology tour guide Nubian Village trip to Soheil island 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride In Luxor

Not Included

Domestic flights or trains Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Motorboat to Philae Temple Water or Drinks on the Cruise Any personal expenses like laundry etc Tipping to the guide, drivers, cruise crew, etc Wi-Fi on the cruise. (available with extra charge) It is available to pick up travelers from Luxor West Bank hotels with an extra 10$ USD per person It is available to drop off travelers at their hotels in Aswan west bank with an extra 10$ USD per person You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except for the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.

What to Bring

Comfortable clothes and shoes Camera and bag for essentials Sunscreen Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need Passport copies are required for the cruise line company, Abu Simple, and Hot air balloon trip permissions.

Restrictions

A child less than 6 years old is not allowed in the Air Balloon Trip Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person. If the trip to the Nubian Village cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person. If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person.

Meeting & Pickup

Meet up and assistance at Luxor Airport, Railway station or east bank Hotel

Languages Offered

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Before Booking

Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults. A child from 5 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult. A child less than 6 years old is not allowed in the Air Balloon Trip. Prices are quoted in U.S dollars , per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays (100$ per person per night will be charged as extra supplement for these Holidays). If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00. Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile, Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order. If the Hot air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person. If the trip to the Nubian Village cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person. It is available to pick travelers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to drop off travelers at Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash. If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person. If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room. If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person. Passports copies are required for the cruise line company and Hot Air Balloon trip permission. It is available to provide an Italian, Japanese or French tour guide with extra 150$ USD per person upon your request.

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

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