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4 Day Nile Cruise From Luxor to Aswan with Air Balloon and Sightseeing
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From $700.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
It is 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. 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 Saturday, Monday, or Thursday from Luxor to Aswan.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan
- Enjoy the riverside scenery and discover the ancient wonders of Egypt
- Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor
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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Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever: Karnak Temple built through 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 Hypostyle Hall, and take photos between the huge columns and obelisks.
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Local Flavor at Luxor Temple. Proceed to visit Luxor temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues. Back to the cruise, dinner on board, and overnight in Luxor.
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Meals included: lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise.
Day 2
Luxor
Balloon Rides. Day 2: Balloon Ride, Luxor West Bank Tour and Navigation Begin your day with a 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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Sightseeing at Valley Of The Kings. Breakfast and 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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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 with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon.
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Boating. Return back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck. Cross Esna Lock.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu on board the cruise.
Day 3
Luxor
Local Flavor 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. 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. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
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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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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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Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan on board the cruise.
Day 4
Luxor
City/Town Tour at Aswan Dam. Day 4: Aswan 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 electricity.
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Boating at Philae. Proceed to visit the Philae temple; the Greco-Roman Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
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Meals included: breakfast
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That's a wrap up! We hope you enjoyed your stay! Later on, you will be transferred to your Aswan Hotel, Airport, or Railway station so we can finish our services.
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 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor sky
Not Included
Domestic flights or trains Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing Water or Drinks on the cruise Any personal expenses like laundry etc. or Any optional Tours Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc. Motorboat to Philae Temple Wi-Fi on the cruise (available with extra charge) 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.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes and shoes Camera and bag for essentials Sunscreen
Restrictions
A child less than 6 years old is not allowed in the Hot Air Balloon Trip
Meeting & Pickup
Meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, Railway station, or Hotel in Luxor east bank
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 is 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 (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. Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures. 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, German 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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