4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel and Balloon

4 Days Aswan to Luxor Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor with scenic sailing and onboard entertainment, including a Nubian party
  • 02 Visit Philae Temple by motorboat and see the Aswan High Dam
  • 03 Early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring monuments
  • 04 Explore Edfu Temple by traditional horse-and-carriage ride and tour Kom Ombo Temple around sunset
  • 05 Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor, plus guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple

Sail the Nile in comfort on a 4-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor, combining relaxing onboard time with guided visits to Egypt’s most celebrated temples and tombs. From a motorboat ride to the island sanctuary of Philae and a stop at the Aswan High Dam to unforgettable evenings on the river, this journey blends culture, scenery, and warm Nubian hospitality.

Wake before dawn for the epic Abu Simbel excursion, travel by horse and carriage to the remarkably preserved Temple of Edfu, and visit Kom Ombo at sunset. In Luxor, top it all with a sunrise hot air balloon flight, then explore the West Bank highlights including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, before finishing at Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Abu Simbel
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Aswan and Philae Temple Discovery

  • Date: Sun Jul 06, 2025

  • Arrival: Arrive in Aswan, the beautiful city famous for Nubian culture.

  • Pickup: Pick-up from your hotel, train station, or airport.

  • Transfer: Head down to the Nile.

  • Activity: Take a motorboat to visit the splendid Philae Temple.

  • Activity: Visit the beautiful Aswan High Dam.

  • Cruise: Check in to your Nile cruise.

  • Meal: Enjoy your lunch.

  • Leisure: Rest and refresh.

  • Evening: A Nubian party will be operated by the cruise staff.

  • Overnight: Overnight on the cruise.

2
Day 02

Abu Simbel Excursion and Free Time in Aswan

  • Activity: Around 5 am, it is time for the amazing Abu Simbel tour.

  • Return: Return around 1 pm at lunchtime.

  • Leisure: Rest and refresh.

  • Leisure: Enjoy the cruise facilities, swimming pool, and onboard entertainment.

  • Evening: This is a great chance to be in Aswan, such a charming city, and visit the famous local market of Aswan.

  • Overnight: Overnight on the cruise.

3
Day 03

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples with Nile Sailing

  • Meal: After breakfast.

  • Activity: Enjoy your tour by traditional horse and carriage to visit Edfu Temple.

  • Cruise: Return to the cruise and continue sailing.

  • Scenery: Enjoy Egyptian culture on both sides of the River Nile all the way to Kom Ombo.

  • Drink: Enjoy your Egyptian local drink on the cruise sun deck during sailing.

  • Activity: Around sunset, visit Kom Ombo Temple.

  • Cruise: Sail onward to Luxor.

  • Overnight: Overnight on the cruise.

4
Day 04

Luxor Hot Air Balloon and Ancient Wonders

  • Activity: Around 5:30 am, experience the trip of a lifetime on a hot air balloon above the sky of Luxor.

  • Activity: Visit some of the most ancient temples in the world on Luxor's West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings.

  • Activity: Visit Queen Hatshepsut Temple.

  • Activity: See the Colossi of Memnon.

  • Transfer: Drive to the East Bank.

  • Activity: Visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest temples in the world.

  • Activity: Your last stop will be the beautiful Luxor Temple.

  • End time: The fabulous day tour will end in Luxor around 5 pm.

  • Transfer: Transfer in comfort to your hotel in Luxor, the train station, or Luxor airport.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3 nights on board a 5-star cruise with all meals, starting with lunch and ending with breakfast

  • Egyptology tour guide

  • Taxes and charges

  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges

  • Abu Simbel temples from Aswan (shared small group)

  • Hot air balloon trip

  • West Bank of Luxor tour

  • Aswan tours

  • Edfu and Kom Ombo temples

What's Not Included

  • Entry tickets for all mentioned sightseeing spots (e.g., Abu Simbel, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple)

  • Motorboat transfers to Philae Temple

  • Tipping and gratuities for the driver and guide (optional)

  • Personal expenses, drinks, or extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you go

  • Entrance fees: around 95 US dollars per person for all the sites.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup from your hotel, train station, or airport in Aswan.
Tour start
Aswan
Tour end
Luxor
End of the journey

Your 4 days run from Aswan to Luxor.

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