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5 Days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Balloon

By Egypt Holidays Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,181 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Sail along the legendary Nile River on a 4-night luxury cruise from Luxor to Aswan, combining comfort, culture, and unforgettable sights.
Discover ancient wonders with a licensed Egyptologist, including Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple.
Enjoy a breathtaking hot-air balloon ride over Luxor and a full-day guided trip to the stunning temples of Abu Simbel.

Relax on board a 5-star cruise ship with all meals included, and start your journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel, airport, or train station in Luxor.

  • 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise (Luxor to Aswan)

  • Daily guided tours with a professional Egyptologist

  • Hot-air balloon ride over Luxor

  • Full-day excursion to Abu Simbel

  • All meals on board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • Pickup from Luxor (hotel, airport, or train station)

Activity location

  • Luxor Temple
    • 23512, Luxor, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Luxor Temple
    • 23512, Luxor, Egypt

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5-Days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Balloon & Abu Simbel
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 11:30pm
Price details
$1,180.56 x 1 Adult$1,180.56
Total
Price is $1,180.56

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    horse carriage & motor boat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    all tours which mentioned in the program pick up and drop off by air conditioning mini bus
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tipping to tour guide, driver, cruise staff, etc

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All entrance fees must be by credite card not cash except the entrance for the high Dame it in cash
  • Travellers need to bring Hats especially in summer from May Till october

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Embark the Nile Cruise in Luxor / Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Over night in Luxor
Luxor Temple
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Luxor Temple Visit Luxor Temple, a stunning open-air museum in the heart of the city. Built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, the temple was once linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. It still holds the remnants of a chapel dedicated to Alexander the Great and inscriptions from the time of Tutankhamun. Marvel at its grand colonnades, giant statues, and beautifully preserved reliefs—especially at night when the temple is beautifully lit.
Luxor Market
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Temple of Karnak After lunch, begin your East Bank tour with a visit to Karnak Temple—the largest religious complex from ancient Egypt. Walk through its colossal hypostyle hall, and see towering obelisks and sacred spaces dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. This vast site was expanded by many great pharaohs, including Ramses II and Hatshepsut. Then continue to Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, and closely linked to the young king Tutankhamun.
Day 2: Hot Air Balloon & Valley Of The Kings & Temple Of Hatshbsut & Colossi Of Memnon & Temple Of Karnak & Luxor Temple
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Over night in Edfu
Hot Air Balloons Luxor
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Start your day before sunrise with a once-in-a-lifetime hot-air balloon ride over the West Bank of Luxor. Float gently above ancient temples, villages, and the Nile River as the golden light of dawn reveals the beauty of the landscape below. Upon landing, make a short stop to see the Colossi of Memnon—two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for over 3,000 years. Then continue your day’s explorations.
Colossi of Memnon
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After the balloon ride, begin your ground tour with a visit to the impressive Colossi of Memnon—two giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once guarded a long-lost temple. From there, continue to the entrance of the Valley of the Kings to begin your exploration of one of Egypt’s most iconic royal burial sites
Valley of the Kings
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Enter the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. Walk through the desert hills and step inside elaborately decorated tombs that have survived for over 3,000 years. Learn the stories behind the hieroglyphs and wall paintings with your Egyptologist guide, and visit the tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun (optional entry). Each tomb reveals a different chapter of ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, offering a powerful glimpse into royal life and death.
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue to the stunning Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most remarkable architectural achievements. Built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, this terraced temple honors the powerful female pharaoh who ruled Egypt for over two decades. Admire its symmetry, colonnades, and reliefs that tell the story of her reign and divine birth. End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).
Day 3: Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Over night in aswan
Temple of Horus
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus—one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, this massive structure features towering columns, detailed carvings, and scenes of epic battles between Horus and Seth. Walk through its grand entrance and explore the inner chambers that transport you back to the Ptolemaic era
Temple of Kom Ombo
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
Later, stop at Kom Ombo to explore its unique twin temple, dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. The temple is perfectly symmetrical, with duplicate halls and sanctuaries for each deity. Don’t miss the nearby Crocodile Museum, which showcases mummified crocodiles found in the area.
Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing / Philae Temple / The High Dam / Optional Tour to Nubian vilage and City tour
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Over night in Aswan
Aswan High Dam
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Begin your day in Aswan with a visit to the impressive High Dam, one of Egypt’s modern engineering marvels. Completed in the 1960s, the dam controls the Nile’s annual flooding and generates electricity for much of the country. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser and learn how this massive project reshaped Egypt’s landscape.
Temple of Philae
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Next, take a short boat ride to Philae Temple, beautifully located on an island in the Nile. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this elegant temple complex was rescued from rising waters and relocated during the UNESCO campaign. Explore its courtyards, columns, and detailed reliefs that tell stories of love, magic, and mythology using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for Lunch.
Day 5: Disembarkation / Abu Simbel Temples
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket not included
Around 4:30,your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip(sharing a 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Luxor Temple
    • 23512, Luxor, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Luxor Temple
    • 23512, Luxor, Egypt

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