Luxurious 3-Night Nile Cruise: From Aswan To Luxor with Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon Inclusions

Relax on board this is Egypt in the best way you can see.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Arrival to the Nile Cruise & Aswan Tours

Aswan - Our professional licensed tour guide will greet you at Aswan Airport, railway station, or hotel and escort you by an air-conditioned van to your 5-star Nile Cruise for check-in before lunch. Enjoy lunch on board.

Aswan High Dam - Begin your tour with a visit to the High Dam, completed in 1960 to protect Egypt from flooding and generate electricity.

Temple of Philae - Continue to the Graeco-Roman Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, accessible by a small motorboat. Return to your cruise for dinner, a folkloric show, and an overnight stay.

Abu Simbel Temples - Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple & Enjoy Sailing

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - At around 4:30 AM, your guide will pick you up for a trip to Abu Simbel (joining a small group). Arrive around 8 AM to explore the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, renowned for their unique design built for King Ramesses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Return to the cruise by noon for lunch and sail towards Kom Ombo city. Enjoy a local Egyptian drink on the cruise sun deck while sailing. Capture unique photos of the stunning scenery along the way to Kom Ombo. This is Egypt at its finest.

Temple of Kom Ombo - Arrive in Kom Ombo city to visit the dual temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Return to the cruise, enjoy sailing, and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for an overnight stay.

Edfu Temple & Arrival in Luxor (Visit Luxor Temple)

Temple of Horus - After breakfast, take a horse carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, considered the most complete and best-preserved of all Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise. Relax on deck, taking in the unique landscape and beautiful scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.

Luxor Temple - Late in the afternoon, arrive at your cruise dock and transfer to visit Luxor Temple on the East Bank of Luxor, showcasing ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features. Dinner on board and a belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor. Note: If you arrive at Luxor dock by 3:00 or 3:30 PM, there is an opportunity to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Balloon Ride, Luxor Tours & Departure Transfer

Colossi of Memnon - Begin around 5:00 AM with a pick-up for an incredible 30 to 45-minute hot air balloon flight over the West Bank of Luxor, offering 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.

Valley of the Kings - After breakfast and check-out, start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs carved their tombs in the mountains to hide their treasures and protect their mummies.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Next, visit the mortuary temple of the famous Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, and discover her beautiful temple and intriguing story with her nephew. End your West Bank tour with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

Temple of Karnak - Return to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever built, Karnak Temple, constructed over 2000 years and covering about 63 acres. Take memorable photos among its huge pillars and obelisks. Finally, transfer to your Luxor hotel, airport, or railway station (around 3:00 to 4:00 PM).

What's Included
  • Cruise cabin with all facilities
  • All meals start with lunch first day end with breakfast last day
  • Horse and carriage in Edfu
  • All sites mentioned in itinerary
  • Taxes and charges
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Edfu temple and Kom Ombo temples
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Qualified Egyptology guide
  • Trip to Abu Simbel from Aswan
  • 3 nights on 5-star cruise board
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Qualified licensed drivers
  • Aswan tours
  • Valley of the Kings and more as in itinerary
  • Hot air balloon in Luxor
  • Door to door transfers in Luxor and Aswan
  • West and East banks in Luxor
What's Not Included
  • Tipping to guide,drivers,cruise crew
  • Entrance fees
  • Water or Drinks on the cruise
  • Motorboat to Philae Temple.
  • Wifi on The cruise (with extra charge on the cruise)
  • 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 Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person
Additional Information
  • A child from 6 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
  • Children from 6 to 11 sharing with parents .(maximum 2 children in one room.
  • If your arrival to Aswan is so early,so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
  • Prices are quoted in U.S dollars,per person per trip and valid,except during Christmas,New Year,Easter holidays.
  • 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 trip to Abu Simbel 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.
  • Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
  • A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
  • 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 your traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person.
  • The tour ends on the last day in Luxor city around 4 to 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended.
  • Pregnant ladies are not allowed for the Hot Air Balloon trip. (please, advise)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jihye_h
May 30, 2024
They makes me smile. - I loved the moment of sunsets on the sun deck and the crew’s kindness & friendly atmosphere. Especially my guide Hamdy was a nice man and he always checked my conditions and needs. I was the only one Korean in the whole cruise. So everybody recognized me and called my name. They tried to teach me some arabic languages even I couldn’t pronounce well. The experience that the writing my room number with arabia on the check was quite exciting to me. Maybe the ship wasn’t like a 5 stars hotel, but the crews were very nice as well to me. I just wanted to be relaxed, exactly that’s what I wanted. I could enjoy everything with happiness because they made me smile. Do nothing is Do Everything.
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Joannd703
Apr 22, 2024
Luxor and its Treasures - After disembarking the cruise, we spent three days in Luxor, immersing ourselves in its rich history and culture. We descended into the Valley of the Kings, where we marveled at the opulent tombs of ancient pharaohs, including the iconic Tutankhamun. At Dandhera, we admired the well-preserved Temple of Hathor, a testament to the vibrant religious practices of the past. The grand finale came at Karnak Temple, the largest religious structure in the world, where we were captivated by its colossal columns and pharaonic inscriptions.
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Robertahj4102po
Apr 22, 2024
Amazing Views and Impeccable Service - The trip was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The drinks, food, and show were top-notch, but what truly made this experience unforgettable were the incredible views. The service was impeccable, with super friendly and courteous staff making sure every need was met. I will definitely be booking this tour again in a few years. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable and relaxing getaway.
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Manuela_c
Apr 11, 2024
Great experience - Great experience, the staff was very friendly all time. The food was delicious, we are vegetarian and they always had several options in the menu. The cruise ship is old, but clean and comfortable. The guide was very friendly and helped us every time. The hot air balloon ride was awesome! The price didn’t include the tickets for the temples, so we paid for them and the tips for the cruise staff, drivers, guide, etc. The logistics and coordination were really good, They were attentive to how we were doing all time Thank you Bassant ❤️
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Minchul_k
Feb 15, 2024
Amazing and perfect Nile River cruise tour - It was a very enjoyable trip. The cruise was perfect, the food was delicious, and the view from the hot air balloon was also great. Thank you very much to our witty guides, Mohammed and Mona. I highly recommend this cruise tour. Let us travel using the Luxor Pass. Thank you for your consideration. I would like to use this tour again next time! It was an amazing tour!
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Alba_s
Apr 18, 2024
Overall very nice experience - Overall is a very good experience. You get to visit the temples around the Nile and at the same time have a relaxing time on the cruise ship. The main guide, Zakaria, as well as the guide in Abu Simbel, Walid, were very good, knowledgeable and attentive. The cruise ship was okay, breakfast wasn't very good but lunch and dinner were good. The staff in the cruise was nice and everything was clean. The organizer was extra attentive and responsive, checking with us. Thank you Bassant! The organization of the tours could have been a bit better. For example, we woke up at 4am to visit Abu Simbel, just to be back in the cruise by 13h and have nothing else to do during the day. Or the last day, we woke up at 4.30am again and had so many visits to do without a stop for lunch finishing at 3pm. P.S: the hot air balloon is an amazing experience, highly recommended!
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Janibeth_m
Feb 12, 2024
Great experience - This was a great experience. The ship was ok and our room clean. The issue is the WiFi doesn’t work even if you pay for that. The tours were amazing and Sabry our Spanish guide was the best. Daily, He was explaining our next day itinerary. Even if you have an estimated itinerary, please don’t rush because everything depends on the departure of the ship. Food is ok but don’t killed us, but it was a variety of food buffet
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Aurora_g
Mar 23, 2024
The agency was very... - The agency was very responsive for the whole trip, we got the name of the cruise ship 24h before our departure:SEMIRAMIS 3. Our guide,Rocky,was experienced and it was enjoyable talking with him. We were just him and us on all the excursions ,so no big groups fortunately. Read the program carefully because the cruise doesn't  sail for the first 2 days so basically u have only one day sailing ,it's very enjoyable anyway. Our hot air baloon  due to weather conditions was cancelled, the agency offered a refund. When u read the program on viator it says: pick up point for hot air baloon at 5 am so we thought it was gonna be at sunrise which is way more beautiful  than doing it middle morning, when we asked clarification on this point, the agency replayed that for sunrise hot baloon there was an extra charge of 50€ each,but in case of delays if u fly after sunrise,u don't get any refund so i suggest u clarify any doubts u may have before booking. To keep in mind, as specified on the program, u have to pay all the entrances everywhere which is 7/10 € per person, per site. Plus tipping all the drivers and also the cruise staff and the guides,So calculate also these expenses when u plan your trip. We are quite happy about the agency itself  and our guides, there were some details about the schedule  that could be improved tho. In every site u visit u have a limited amount of time there ,we felt quite rushed all the time . Especially Abu Simbel,where we spent only 2h and took 6h driving  total to get there and back,but I guess all the tours/ agencies follow the same schedule. Food on the cruise is enjoyable more or less, except for the breakfast  which is terrible,but it's quite always the same every day. Drinks on board  are not expensive so u don't  need to buy water outside (when we were there exchange rate was 1€/53 le) water onboard is 25 le and  beer 130le  approx. Rooms  were fine and cruise itself  was 5stars but don't expect 5 starts hotel level , Semiramis 3, our cruise was quite old but clean and comfortable. Staff was always  kind and available. Overall an enjoyable  experience for the price we paid,but if u thunk this could be the only time in your life u' ll everd do a Nile cruise I'd  suggest to consider doing a dahabeya cruise.
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Gaston_c
Mar 14, 2024
What i liked - The food, getting up early, the sun on rhe deck, getting all organized for me. I enjoyed those. What i didnt enjoyed: crew not nice at all, tipping everyone even when the service was mediocre, fridge in the room didnt work, pool table uncomplete, horrible drinks.
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Severussnake
Feb 10, 2024
A total rip-off - My worst experience for spending as much as 690 dollars ever. Many other guests on the boat told me they only spent around 420-500 dollars (equivalent of a solo traveler like me) for the same cruise but without the guided tours to many attractions (just 3 nights stays with meals). So basically I spent around more than 200 dollars for the guided tours. But what did I get? I paid all the admission fees, and tipped the drivers at least four times (100 egyptian pounds each time, more expensive than hiring a driver for us 7 people!) and the guide as well. Is tipping optional? Theoretically yes but it’s almost impossible for one to refuse to pay because everyone else is looking at you when it’s required by the guide. In other countries, tipping is just small money but here tipping constitutes well-above-average salaries for the drivers and guides! So does this travel agency EVER PAY their employees?? Seemingly, the only thing I got from the 200 dollar tour was the hot air balloon which was just 10 dollars if I booked directly from them. The boat was not bad but somehow I couldn’t have my pickup location confirmed (no one from this company replied to me from Viator!) so I missed my first lunch and was compensated for a horrible packed cold lunch on the last day! I also stayed at different boats (one for the first night and another one for the other two nights), and the first boat was definitely worse than the second one. The guide was a good man and he was the only good part of this journey. Considering the prices in Egypt, if you skip this tour and directly go to the boat to book the cruise, and hire a driver for all the transportation, you can save at least 150 dollars.
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