luxury 3 Nights Cruise Aswan - Luxor with Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon
luxury 3 Nights Cruise Aswan - Luxor with Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon
See more of Egypt and check off a Nile cruise with this 3-night experience from Aswan. Offering a convenient and relaxing way to visit Abu Simbel and Luxor, this package includes your hotel transport, Nile cruise ship accommodation, meals, and trips with an Egyptologist guide. Extra highlights include an Abu Simbel small-group tour, a visit to a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island, and a Luxor hot air balloon ride.- Do bucket list activities like a hot air balloon ride and Nile cruise in one trip - See Abu Simbel more intimately during a small-group tour of the temples - Hear in-depth commentary about Luxor Temple from an Egyptologist- Get an insight into the Nubian lifestyle with a visit to a local family
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Aswan
Egypt Best Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, railway station or hotel to be transferred by A/C car to your 5 star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.
30 minutesAswan High Dam
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
45 minutesTemple of Philae
Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to Goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for Lunch.
2 hoursNubian Village
Day 2: Abu Simbel Temple Complex
3 hoursAbu Simbel Temple Complex
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. Back to the cruise by noon to have your lunch and navigation heading to Kom Ombo city.
8 hoursTemple of Kom Ombo
Day 3: Edfu Temple& Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)
1 hourTemple of Horus
After your breakfast, experience 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 deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on sundeck.
2 hoursLuxor Temple
Day 4: Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour&departure transfer
1 hourColossi of Memnon
Begin around 5:00 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 sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city(Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
2 hoursValley of the Kings
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.
2 hoursTemple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discover her beautiful temple and her attractive story with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunch time in a local restaurant (optional).
1 hourKarnak Open Air Museum
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks.
1 hour 30 minutesLuxor
No accommodation included on this day.
30 minutesIncluded
- 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
- All transfers/Pickup and drop off service by A/C. vehicle .
- Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
- Sharing a small group to Abu Simbel.
- 35 to 45 minutes hot air balloon ride
- 3x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
- Entry/Admission - Nubian Village
Not Included
- Any optional Tours if required or Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
- Water or Beverages during the meals or Wifi on the cruise. (extra charge)
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sightseeing.
- Motorboat to Philae Temple.
- Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc.
- Wifi on The cruise.
- Extra 400$ during the last 10 days of December
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- A child from 6 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
- Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults
- If your arrival to aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00
- Prices are quoted in U.S dollars , per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays
- Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated.We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.
- A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- tour start from Aswan just on friday , monday and wenesday so the rest days of the week tour start from luxor
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.