4-Night Luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon

  • Luxor
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  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Language: English

Overview

Discover the timeless beauty of the Nile on a relaxing 4-night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

Your journey begins in Luxor, where you will explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, and the impressive Colossi of Memnon. After boarding your luxury Nile cruise, continue your journey along the river while enjoying comfortable accommodation, daily meals, and spectacular views of the Nile Valley.

During the cruise, visit some of Egypt’s most important temples, including the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu and the unique double temple of Kom Ombo. In Aswan, explore the Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

For an even more memorable experience, you can select the package that includes a Luxor hot air balloon ride for sunrise and an Abu Simbel excursion. These optional additions allow you to experience two of southern Egypt’s most spectacular attractions as part of your Nile journey.

With private transportation, professional Egyptology guiding, comfortable cruise accommodation, and full-board meals, this itinerary offers a convenient way to discover the highlights of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan.

Highlights

  • 4-night luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
  • Stay aboard a 5-star Nile cruise
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings
  • Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut
  • See the Colossi of Memnon
  • Enjoy an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride in Luxor
  • Visit Karnak Temple
  • Explore Luxor Temple
  • Sail along the Nile toward Edfu and Aswan
  • Visit the beautifully preserved Edfu Temple
  • Discover the unique Kom Ombo Temple
  • Explore the Temple of Philae
  • Visit the Aswan High Dam
  • See the Unfinished Obelisk
  • Optional Abu Simbel excursion
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptology guide
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the cruise

Why Choose This Luxury Nile Cruise?

This 4-Night Luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan is an excellent choice for travelers who want to experience the major attractions of Upper Egypt while enjoying the comfort of a Nile cruise.

Instead of changing hotels as you travel between destinations, you can relax aboard the cruise while sailing through the Nile Valley. Each day combines archaeological sightseeing with time to enjoy the scenery and onboard facilities.

The itinerary covers the essential highlights of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. You can also upgrade your experience by selecting the package with the Luxor hot air balloon and Abu Simbel excursion.

Trip Info

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Route: Luxor to Aswan
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Tour Type: Luxury Nile Cruise
Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle
Guide: Professional English-speaking Egyptology guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Starting Point: Luxor hotel or airport
End Point: Aswan hotel or airport
Hot Air Balloon: Available with selected package
Abu Simbel: Available with selected package
Entrance Tickets: Included only with the selected ticket package
Group Benefit: 1 free guest for every 15 paying guests

Included

  • 4 nights accommodation aboard a 5-star Nile cruise
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the cruise
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Private transfers according to the itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptology guide
  • Luxor West Bank sightseeing
  • Visit to the Valley of the Kings
  • Visit to Hatshepsut Temple
  • Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
  • Karnak Temple sightseeing
  • Luxor Temple sightseeing
  • Edfu Temple sightseeing
  • Kom Ombo Temple sightseeing
  • Philae Temple sightseeing
  • Aswan High Dam sightseeing
  • Unfinished Obelisk sightseeing
  • Hot air balloon ride in Luxor with the selected package
  • Abu Simbel excursion with the selected package
  • Entrance fees when the ticket-inclusive option is selected
  • One complimentary guest for every 15 paying guests
  • All applicable service charges and taxes according to the selected package

Excluded

  • Entrance tickets if the no-ticket package is selected
  • Abu Simbel excursion if not selected in your package
  • Hot air balloon ride if not selected in your package
  • Drinks on board the cruise
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Government fees if applicable to the selected package
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Special entrance tickets
  • Any sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff
  • Any services not specifically listed under Included

Important Information

  • The exact cruise vessel is subject to availability at the time of booking.
  • Cruise schedules and sightseeing times may change according to navigation and operational conditions.
  • The hot air balloon ride is subject to weather and aviation conditions.
  • Abu Simbel requires an early departure and several hours of road travel.
  • Abu Simbel and the hot air balloon are available according to the selected booking option.
  • Entrance tickets depend on the package selected.
  • Special tickets for certain tombs, including Tutankhamun’s Tomb, are not included unless specifically stated.
  • The itinerary involves walking at archaeological sites, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are recommended, particularly during outdoor sightseeing.
  • Drinks and Wi-Fi on board are not included unless specifically stated.
  • Please provide your hotel, airport, or accommodation details when booking.
  • Guests should be ready at the agreed pickup point at least 10 minutes before departure.
  • Dietary requirements should be communicated before the cruise.
  • The order of sightseeing may be adjusted according to the cruise sailing schedule.

What To Expect

Day 1: Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon

Your private vehicle and professional guide will pick you up from your hotel or airport in Luxor to begin your Nile cruise adventure.

Start your sightseeing on Luxor’s West Bank with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal necropolis where many New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated rock-cut tombs.

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, one of Luxor’s most distinctive monuments. Explore its terraces, columns, and reliefs while learning about the reign of one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs.

Your final stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood on Luxor’s West Bank for thousands of years.

After the tour, transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise, complete check-in, and enjoy your first lunch and dinner on board.

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Hot Air Balloon, Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple

Start your day early with an optional Luxor hot air balloon ride if you have selected the package that includes it.

Enjoy a sunrise flight over the Nile Valley and the ancient landscape of Luxor. After landing, return to continue your sightseeing program.

Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest ancient religious complexes in the world. Explore its monumental pylons, courtyards, columns, obelisks, and beautifully decorated areas with your Egyptology guide.

Continue to Luxor Temple, located on the East Bank of the Nile. Discover its impressive entrance, colossal statues, massive columns, and ancient inscriptions.

After sightseeing, return to the cruise and begin sailing toward Edfu while enjoying the Nile scenery and sunset.

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple

After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt.

Dedicated primarily to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple features an impressive entrance, large courtyards, towering columns, and detailed reliefs depicting ancient Egyptian religious scenes.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing along the Nile toward Kom Ombo.

Later, visit Kom Ombo Temple, a distinctive double temple dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the falcon-headed god.

Explore the temple and learn about its unique religious traditions before returning to the cruise.

Continue sailing toward Aswan and enjoy dinner on board.

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk

After breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing tour.

Take a motorboat across the Nile to Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most beautiful island temples. Dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, the temple features impressive columns, courtyards, reliefs, and ancient sanctuaries surrounded by the Nile.

Continue to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering projects. Learn about its role in regulating the Nile and supporting electricity generation and water management.

Your final stop is the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous ancient stone monument that provides insight into the techniques used by ancient Egyptian craftsmen to quarry and shape monumental stone.

Return to your Nile cruise and enjoy your final evening on board.

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Cruise Check-Out & Optional Abu Simbel Excursion

Enjoy breakfast on board before checking out of the cruise.

If you have selected the Abu Simbel option, depart early for an excursion to the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples. Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II, famous for its four colossal seated statues, and the nearby Temple of Queen Nefertari.

After completing the visit, return to Aswan and transfer to your hotel or Aswan Airport according to your travel arrangements.

If Abu Simbel is not included in your selected package, your Nile cruise program ends after check-out in Aswan.

Accommodation: Not Included
Meals: Breakfast

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FAQs
  • The cruise lasts 4 nights and 5 days, traveling from Luxor to Aswan.

  • The itinerary includes the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

  • The Luxor hot air balloon ride is included only when you select the package that includes the balloon experience.

  • Abu Simbel is available as an option. Please select the package that includes the Abu Simbel excursion if you would like it included in your booking.

  • The sightseeing transportation and guiding are arranged privately, while the cruise accommodation is aboard the selected 5-star Nile cruise vessel.

  • Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included during the cruise. Drinks are not included unless specifically stated.

  • Yes. A professional English-speaking Egyptology guide accompanies the scheduled sightseeing tours.

  • Entrance tickets depend on the package you select. The ticket-inclusive option covers the mentioned sightseeing according to the booking conditions.

  • Yes, when available, but the entrance to Tutankhamun's Tomb requires a separate ticket unless specifically included in your selected package.

  • The cruise ends in Aswan on Day 5. After check-out, you can be transferred to your Aswan hotel or airport according to your arrangement.

  • This depends on availability and the booking conditions. It is recommended to select the Abu Simbel option when making your reservation.

  • Hot air balloon flights depend on suitable weather and operating conditions. If the flight cannot operate, arrangements will depend on the operator's applicable policy.

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