7 Night Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan with Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon
What your day looks like
See the highlights of Luxor and Aswan in 8 days with this cruise and tour package. You’ll start in Luxor, where you’ll see the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temples before sailing on towards Aswan to see the Philae Temple and High Dam. You’ll even get to stop at the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples along the way. 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.
The experience, in brief
- A trip to the magnificent temple at Abu Simbel
- Seven nights' accommodation on a 5star cruise ship is included
- An Egyptologist guide will lead the way
- Transfers in an airconditioned vehicle for maximum comfort
Your day, step by step
Luxor
Welcome to this trip! Our representative will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, Railway station or Hotel in Luxor to be transferred by A/C van to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Free afternoon, you can add the optional tour to the Sound and light show or the city tour with an extra charge.
Luxor
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise.
Luxor
Balloon Rides. Day 2: Hot Air Balloon, Luxor West Bank Tour and Sailing to Edfu Begin an early 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.
Luxor
Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. Have 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.
Luxor
Local Flavor at Deir el Bahari. Continue, 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.
Luxor
Boating at Nile River. Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck crossing Esna Lock.
Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight at Edfu on board the cruise
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. 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.
Luxor
Local Flavor. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by a folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides.
Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan on board the cruise.
Luxor
Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. Day 4: Aswan Tour (Philae Temple and High Dam) Take your 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. Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Free afternoon.
Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan on board the cruise.
Luxor
City/Town Tour at Abu Simbel Temples. Day 5: Abu Simbel Trip (Sharing a small group) Early your guide will pick you up for the Abu Simbel trip(sharing a small group), 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. Drive in comfort back to Aswan. Arrive in Aswan to have your lunch and free afternoon.
Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan on board the cruise.
Aswan
Local Flavor at Nubian Village. Day 6: Free Day at your Leisure and Sailing to Kom Ombo You will have the chance to add the optional tour to the Nubian Village in your free morning. The boat will start the navigation and you can enjoy the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life from the deck of your Cruise ship while sailing back to Luxor.
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Leisure at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Enjoy tea time on the sundeck while sailing to Kom Ombo. Other Travelers who board the cruise from Aswan will stop at Kom Ombo temple this evening. Then continue sailing to Edfu.
Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu on board the cruise.
Luxor
Leisure at Temple Of Edfu. Day 7: Pass Esna lock and arrive at Luxor Some of the travelers who board the cruise will stop at Edfu temple. Then, sailing to Esna and pass Esna Lock. Enjoy tea time on the sundeck while sailing to Luxor. The boat will arrive at Luxor dock, late in the afternoon. Free evening.
Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise
Luxor
Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Day 8: Luxor East Bank tour and Departure Transfer Have your breakfast and check out at 8 am. Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever: Karnak Temple built 2000 years ago, covering an area of about 63 acres.
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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.
Luxor
Meals included: Breakfast
Luxor
That's a wrap-up! We hope you enjoyed your stay! Finally, transfer to your final destination in Luxor (Airport, train station, or Hotel on the East Bank) and we will finalize our services.
What to know before booking
Included
Meet and assist upon arrival and departure All transfers, pickup 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 Abu Simbel trip sharing a group in a bus or minibus
Not Included
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing Motorboat to Philae Temple Water or Drinks during meals on the cruise Any personal expenses like laundry etc. or any optional tours Tips and gratuities to the guide, drivers, cruise crew, etc. WiFi on the Cruise (available with extra charge) Availability to pick up travelers from Luxor West Bank hotels (available with extra charge) Availability to transfer to their Hotels in Luxor west bank (available with extra charge)
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes and shoes Camera and bag for essentials Sunscreen
Meeting & Pickup
Our representative will 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.( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent’s room ) A child from 6 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult. Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays (90$ 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 Abu Simbel Trip 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. If you are travelling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person. If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room. If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person. You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash. 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 Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to provide an Italian, Japanese, German or French tour guide with extra 400$ USD per person upon your request.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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