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4 Day Cruise From Aswan To Luxor: Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The Beauty of Egypt's 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 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. 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 Sunday, 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 the largest temple Karnak temple built through 2000 years
- Explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting the Valley of the Kings
- Enjoy a hot air balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor
- Enjoy a horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus
- Visit Philae temple, the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Boating at Philae. 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 van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric. Proceed to visit Philae Temple; the Greco 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 in Aswan.
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Meals included: lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan.
Day 2
Luxor
Local Flavor at Abu Simbel Temples. Abu Simbel: Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for 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 built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari.
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City/Town Tour at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Kom Omb City: Back to the cruise by noon 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 for overnight.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3
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Carriage Tours at Temple Of Edfu. Edfu: After your breakfast, enjoy 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 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. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
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Local Flavor at Luxor Temple. Luxor Temple: 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. Dinner on board and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4
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Balloon Rides. Balloon Flight: 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 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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Sightseeing at Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut. Mortuary temple & Memnon: Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank by 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 covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks.
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Meal included: breakfast.
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Finally, transfer to Luxor Hotel, Airport or Railway station. The trip ends here. You will take back lovely memories of many enchanting destinations of your tour.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis Meet and assist upon arrival and departure All transfers by a private A/C. vehicle All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide Abu Simbel Trip sharing a small group 35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor
Not Included
Domestic flights or trains Entrance fees to all the mentioned sightseeing Motorboat to Philae Temple Water and Drinks on the Cruise Wi-Fi on the Cruise.(available with extra charge) Any personal expenses like laundry etc Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc Any optional tours if required It is available to pick travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person It is available to drop off travelers at their hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need
Restrictions
A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip. Camera is not allowed for the balloon trip, but you can use your cellphone to take pictures. If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30USD per person. If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30USD 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 their Hotels in Aswan west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up Location: Luxor airport/Luxor train station/Luxor east bank Hotel.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
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, Abu Simple and Hot air balloon trip permissions. It is available to provide an Italian, Japanese or French tour guide with extra cost
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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