Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4 Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Aswan. Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor over 4 days
  • 02 Visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam
  • 03 Explore Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Edfu Temple
  • 04 Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise
  • 05 Discover the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon
  • 06 Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
  • 07 Stay 3 nights on board the Nile cruise with meals included
  • 08 Experience scenic sailing past local villages and Nile landscapes

Discover the timeless wonders of Upper Egypt on a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, combining ancient temples, scenic sailing, and unforgettable cultural moments. Visit highlights including Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

This journey also includes an excursion to Abu Simbel and a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, adding two of Egypt’s most memorable experiences to your itinerary. With accommodation on board, guided sightseeing, and meals included, it’s a comfortable and immersive way to explore the Nile.

Discover the timeless wonders of Upper Egypt on a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, combining ancient temples, scenic sailing, and unforgettable cultural moments.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna, Abu Simbel
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Aswan such a charming city famous by the Nubian cultureArrive to Aswan the beautiful city famous by the Nubian culture where we going to pick you up from your hotel, train-station or airport to start our first tour. Down to the Nile where we going to take motor-boat to visit the splendid Philae Temple. Move to visit the beautiful Aswan High Dam. After the amazing day tour in Aswan check in Nile Cruise. Enjoy your lunch, Rest and refresh, Evening Nubian party will be operated by the cruise staff.Spend a night on Nile Cruise

2
Day 02

Abu Simbel Temple and Enjoy the Nile ViewAround 5:00 AM. It is the pick up time for the most important temples in upper Egypt which is Abu Simbel temple. Back to Aswan around 1 pm where the cruise will start to sail towards Kom Ombo. Enjoy all the natural views all over the way. Have unique photos of both cultures Egyptian and Nubian. Stop at Kom Ombo to visit Kom Ombo temple. Cruise will start over to sail towards Edfu. Enjoy sailing.Spend a night on Nile Cruise

3
Day 03

Temple of Edfu and Enjoy the Nile ViewEnjoy your breakfast, Touch the culture and visit Edfu temple by Horse-Carriage. Sail over and enjoy the local villages views at the both sides of the Nile. Drink your Egyptian tea on cruise sun deck during sailing. Pass the famous Esna lock. Arrive Luxor at sun set time. It is great chance to be in Luxor to visit the famous local market and drink the famous upper Egyptian sugar cane juice.Spend a night on Nile Cruise

4
Day 04

The famous Valley of the kings and Hot Air BalloonAround 5:30 AM. Experience the life trip the Hot Air Balloon as they call it above the sky of Luxor. After the great tour start our next tour directly to visit the most ancient temples in whole the world at Luxor west bank, Valley of the Kings. Queen Hatshepsut temple and Colossi of Memnon. Drive to the east bank to visit the largest temple in whole the world Karnak Temple. Last stop will be the beautiful Luxor temple. Transfer in comfort to your hotel in Luxor, Train-Station or Luxor Airport. Have a nice trip

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Aswan. 6 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 04 days 03 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruises based on
  • An air-conditioned vehicle during the trip
  • Qualified Egyptology tour guide
  • Hot air Balloon
  • Your accommodation (start with lunch - Ending with breakfast)
  • Complementary 01 bottles of water per day per person
  • An Egyptian Sim card provide internet during your stay
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Tipping
  • Entrance fees to all sightseeing's between Aswan and Luxor

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • this is not an entry tickets.
  • We pick up all our valued Customers from Aswan Hotels. Airport or Train Station.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Aswan.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Aswan.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Aswan..

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