3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon

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About this activity

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  • Free Cancellation Free cancellation up to 2 day(s) prior departure, after which the tour cancellation policy applies Learn More.
  • Duration:4 Day(s)
  • Activities
    • Historical
    • Village
    • Heritage
    • Sightseeing
    • Attraction Tickets
    • Boat Cruise
    • Honeymoon
    • Hot Air Balloon
    • Monuments
    • Nature
    • Overland
    • Sailing
    • Temple
    • UNESCO
  • Travel StylePremium
  • Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
  • Guide Language
    • Arabic
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Tour Vibe Active
  • Recommended For
    • Couple
    • Family/Kids
    • For Art Lovers
    • LGBTQ
    • Senior
    • Solo
    • Women
    • Wheelchair Accessible
    • Youth
  • Destination Country: Africa, Egypt,
    • Aswan
  • Pickup

    Aswan airport, train station or Aswan east bank hotels

    From: To:
    6:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • Drop-off

    Luxor airport, train station or Luxor east bank hotels

    From: To:
    4:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Age Range 0 - 120 (Years Old)
Tour Highlights
  • Nubian Village on Soheil Island in Aswan. 
  • Aswan High Dam
  • Philae temple. 
  • Abu Simbel Temples. 
  • Kom Ombo temple. 
  • Edfu temple. 
  • Luxor temple. 
  • Karnak temple. 
  • Valley of the kings. 
  • Hatshepsut temple. 
  • Colossi of Memnon. 
Tour Introduction

The Beauty of Egypt 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 in the way to visit the Pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Have a chance to visit one of the Nubian families on Soheil Island in Aswan. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabia party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise every Monday, Wednesday or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast. Note: Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 12:01 pm. the tour ends in Luxor on the last day around 4:00 pm, so evening departure is recommended.

ITINERARY

Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, Railway station or Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in. Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric. Proceed to visit Philae temple; the Graeco Roman temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for lunch. Relax a bit after lunch then, down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian families houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide. Back to the cruise, have dinner and overnight on board the cruise in Aswan.

Around 4 to 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a group in a bus or minibus), 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. Back to the Cruise around 2:30 pm to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the Falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight on board the cruise in Edfu.

After your breakfast, enjoy 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. Return to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock, lunch on board and afternoon tea on the sundeck. Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor; where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise.

Begin around 5:00 to 5:30 am 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. Breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit 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. Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional). Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years and covering an area of about 63 acres. Finally, transfer to Luxor east bank hotel, Airport or Railway station.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Accommodation
Location Nights Type Property Name Rating Occupancy
Aswan, Luxor 3 Berth / Cabin Nile cruise 5 Star Private
3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis. Meals, start with lunch and end with breakfast.
Pickup & Drop-Off
  • Airport Transfer
  • Hotel
  • Train Station
  • Pick up at Aswan airport, train station or Aswan east bank hotels. 
  • Drop off at Luxor Airport, train station or Luxor east bank hotels. 
Guide
  • Professional English speaking Egyptology tour guide.
Meals
  • Halal
  • Meat
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Meals, start with lunch and end with breakfast.
  • 3×Breakfast.
  • 3xlunch.
  • 3xdinner.
Transport
  • Mini-coach
  • All transfers, pickup and drop off by an A/C. vehicle.
Other Included
  • Abu Simbel trip sharing a group in a bus or minibus.
  • 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride In Luxor.
  • Trip to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, Aswan

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Extra Services

Other Excluded:

  • Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
  • Motorboat to Philae Temple.
  • Water or Drinks on the Cruise.
  • Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
  • Tipping to the guide, drivers, cruise crew etc.
  • Wi-Fi on the cruise.(available with extra charge)

Covid Safety

  • Masks are required. 

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