Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

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

5 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Luxor. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
  • 02 Hot air balloon experience over Luxor
  • 03 Visit the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
  • 04 Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
  • 05 Sail through Esna Lock and along the Nile
  • 06 Discover Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
  • 07 Excursion to Abu Simbel Temple Complex
  • 08 Visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam

Discover some of Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites on a 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Combine classic temple visits with memorable experiences including a hot air balloon ride over Luxor and an excursion to Abu Simbel, while sailing between historic riverside towns.

Along the way, explore the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Philae Temple, and the Aswan High Dam. With accommodation, meals, guided sightseeing, and transfers included, this journey offers a convenient way to experience the Nile’s history, scenery, and culture.

Discover some of Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites on a 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport 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

Nile Cruise Luxor and Valley of the KingsDo you see any thing this is the question was asked from the Egyptian man who was by Carter when they were trying to look from small hole to Tutankhamun tomb before they opened it and the answer by Carter was yes. I see many great things. Back to the real history. Our Egyptology tour guide Mohamed will pick you up on time. Down to the Nile where we going to take motor-boat to get to the west bank of Luxor. Visit the amazing Valley of the Kings. Our next tour will be the beautiful Queen Hatshepsut temple the first lady in history used the gloves and discover her splendid Temple and her attractive story. It is great chance to be at the west Bank of Luxor to visit Carter house, Know more details about the man who discovered the young king treasures. At the end of the tour visit the two giant Status of Memnon. Back to the East Bank of Luxor where you going to check in Nile cruise. After some rest you can discover the local and the tourist famous markets of Luxor.Spend a night on Nile Cruise

2
Day 02

Hot Air Balloon, East bank. Start sailing with Nile ViewEarly Morning pick up to marine where we going to take motor boat to the West Bank of Luxor. Enjoy the life trip hot air balloon. Start our next tour and discover the largest temple in whole the world Karnak temple. After the wonderful tour you going to visit Luxor temple. Your Cruise will start to sail after the tour. Enjoy the natural views and the beautiful local islands during sailing, Have unique photos of the splendid Egyptian nature all over the way during sailing. Pass the famous Esna lock. Continue sailing to get to Edfu city.Spend a night on Nile Cruise

3
Day 03

Temple of Edfu. Temple of Kom Ombo, Enjoy the Nile ViewAfter breakfast enjoy your tour by traditional Horse-Carriage to visit Edfu temple. Back to cruise and continue sailing. Enjoy the Egyptian culture at the both sides of the river Nile all over the way to Kom Ombo. Enjoy your Egyptian local drink on cruise sun deck during sailing. Around sun set time visit Kom Ombo temple. Sail over to get to Aswan city the beautiful city which famous by the Nubian culture.Spend a night on Nile Cruise

4
Day 04

Abu Simbel Temple ComplexAround 5:00 AM. It is time for the amazing Abu Simbel tour. Back around 1:00 PM. at lunch time. Rest and refresh. Evening it is great chance to be in Aswan such a charming city to visit the famous local market of Aswan.Spend a night on Nile Cruise

5
Day 05

Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple IslandOur expert tour guide Mohamed will pick you up from cruise on time where we will drive down to the Nile to take motor-boat to get to the great Philae Temple Island. Drive over to visit the famous High dam of Aswan. Final transfer to Aswan hotel, Train-Station or Airport according to your request bus of course with unique photos and unbelievable memories.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Luxor. 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 05 days 04 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruises based on
  • Your accommodation (start with lunch - Ending with breakfast)
  • Afternoon tea on the top deck during the sailing
  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
  • The assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off by a private modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Private professional Egyptologist tour guide.
  • Complementary 01 bottles of water per day per person
  • An Egyptian Sim card provide internet during your stay
  • All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

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

Know before you go

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

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Luxor..

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