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5 Day Cruise From Luxor To Aswan: Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel
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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; Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainment of the belly dancing show, galabia party, Nubian show or disco, and more in 5 days/4 night Nile Cruise every Saturday, Monday, or Thursday from Luxor to Aswan. Full board, check-in with lunch, check-out with breakfast. Water, drinks, and entrance fees on your expenses.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit the largest temple Karnak temple built through 2000 years
- Enjoy a balloon ride over the River Nile
- Explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting the Valley of the Kings
- Photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon
- Enjoy a horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Luxor
Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Welcome to this trip! 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. Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years ago and covers 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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Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise.
Day 2
Luxor
Balloon Rides at Nile River. Ballon Ride: Begin with an early morning pick up from the cruise(around 5:00 to 5:30 am) to experience the exciting Hot Air Balloon ride over the River Nile and Egypt’s most famous ancient monuments in the West Bank of Luxor for about 30-40 minutes flight. Enjoy the sun 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. Valley of the Kings: Breakfast and start your wonderful 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 Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut. Mortuary temple: Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Start sailing down the River Nile to cross Esna Lock.
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Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu on board the cruise.
Day 3
Luxor
Carriage Tours at Temple Of Edfu. Temple of Edfu: 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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Luxor
City/Town Tour at Temple Of Kom Ombo. 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. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by a folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides. Continue sailing to Aswan for overnight.
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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
Local Flavor at Abu Simbel Temples. Abu Simbel: Around 4:00 to 4:30, your guide will pick you up for the Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group), and drive for about 3 to 4 hours to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with its unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the Cruise around 2 to 2:30 pm to have your lunch. Free afternoon, you might like to visit the Nubian village (optional). Dinner on board and Nubian show.
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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 5
Luxor
Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. Aswan Dam: 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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Luxor
Boating at Philae. 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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The trip ends here. You will take back lovely memories of many enchanting destinations on your tour.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
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 35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Sky Sharing a group to Abu Simbel Temples by minivan, minibus, or bus 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 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 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 extra 10$ USD per person
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need
Restrictions
Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.(maximum 1 child in one room) A child from 5 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult. A child less than 6 years not allowed for the balloon trip.
Meeting & Pickup
Luxor Airport/Luxor train station/Luxor East Bank Hotel.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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