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4 Day Cruise Aswan to Luxor: Abu Simbel, Nubian Village, Air Balloon
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Time to discover the beauty of Egypt's Upper Nile Valley from the deck of a 5-star Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy the riverside scenery and discover the ancient wonders of Egypt passing by Pharaonic sites en route between Luxor and Aswan. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, two stops on 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. Have a chance to visit one of the Nubian families on Soheil Island in Aswan. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainment of the belly dancing show, galabia party, Nubian show or disco, and more in 4 days/3 night Nile Cruise every Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. Full board, check-in with lunch, check-out with breakfast.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit Aswan Dam, achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric
- Enjoy the scenery and views of the Nubian Village on Soheil Island
- Learn about their customs, walk around the village with your guide
- Explore Abu Simbel, one of the most impressive places in Egypt
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Aswan
Welcome to this trip! Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, Railway station or Hotel to be transferred by A/C car to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check-in.
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Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. Aswan Dam: Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electricity. Proceed to visit Philae temple; the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return to your cruise for lunch.
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Local Flavor at Nubian Village. Nubian Village: Relax a bit after lunch then, 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 family's houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide.
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Meals included: lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan on board the cruise.
Day 2
Aswan
Local Flavor at Abu Simbel Temples. Abu Simbel: Around 4 to 4:30, your guide will pick you up for the Abu Simbel trip (sharing a group in a bus or minibus), to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari.
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City/Town Tour at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo City: Back to the Cruise around 2:30 pm to have your lunch and sailing heading to 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 overnight.
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Meals included: lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu on board the cruise.
Day 3
Aswan
Local Flavor at Temple Of Edfu. Temple of Edfu: 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. 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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Local Flavor at Luxor Temple. Luxor Temple: Return to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock, lunch on board, and afternoon tea on the sundeck. Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor; where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited.
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Meal included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise.
Day 4
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Balloon Rides. Balloon Ride: Begin around 5:00 to 5:30 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 sun illuminating the sky of the open-air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
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Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. 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.
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Local Flavor at Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut. Mortuary temple: Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari.
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Sightseeing at Colossi Of Memnon. Memnon: End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).
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Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Karnak temple: Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years and covers an area of about 63 acres.
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Meal included: breakfast.
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This is the end of your trip! Finally, transfer to Luxor east bank 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 Abu Simbel trip sharing a group in a bus or minibus 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride In Luxor Trip to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, Aswan All Cabins Contain: Mini Bar. Safe Deposit Box. Satellite TV. Private Bathroom with full bathtub.
Not Included
Domestic flights or trains Entrance fees to the 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 Aswan West Bank hotels with an extra 10$ USD per person It is available to drop off travelers at their hotels in Luxor 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
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
Balloon trip is not allowed for children less than 6 years 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. The cruise options for Sundays and Thursdays start sailing to Kom Ombo in the early morning of day 3 around 5 am. We will do all the excursions mentioned in the itinerary but in different order according to the cruise schedule.
Meeting & Pickup
Aswan airport, train station, or Aswan east bank Hotel.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2024-08-27
5.00 / 5
Heba and her team took great care of my client who was a solo female traveller. They were kind enough to upgrade her room and it was stunning and spacious. The tour was detailed and accomodated my client's physical disabilities. I can't thank them enough!
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