Sail down the majestic river Nile as you discover top attractions in southern Egypt from the deck of a 5-star Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy the riverside scenery and explore the ancient wonders of Egypt passing by pharaonic sites en route between Luxor and Aswan. Visit the fascinating sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan.
Note: ★Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 12:01 pm.
★the tour ends in Aswan on the last day around 4:30 pm, so evening departure is recommended.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
✔ Lunch
✔ Sharing a group in a bus or minibus to Abu Simbel with English Speaking tour guide.
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ All transfers/Pick up&drop off by A/C.vehicle
✔ 35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky
✔ Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
✖ Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
✖ Water or Drinks on the cruise.
✖ Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sightseeing.
✖ Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc.
✖ Motorboat to Philae Temple.
✖ Wifi on The cruise.
✖ Entry/Admission - Aswan High Dam
✖ Entry/Admission - Temple of Philae
✖ Entry/Admission - Abu Simbel Temple Complex
✖ Entry/Admission - Temple of Kom Ombo
✖ Entry/Admission - Temple of Horus at Edfu
✖ Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple
✖ Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
✖ Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
✖ Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak
✖ It is available to pick Travelers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
✖ It is available to drop off Travelers at Hotels in Aswan west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.
Pickup Locations
1. Pavillon Winter Luxor
2. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
3. Mara House
4. Jewel Howard Carter Hotel
5. Luxor Airport
6. River Hotel
7. New Windsor Hotel
8. Pharaonic Rose
9. El Nakhil Hotel
10. Mohamed ali house
11. Royal House Hotel
12. Rose Guest House
13. Blue Nile House
14. Bedouin Lodge Luxor
15. Royal Mountain Hotel
16. Meena Rooms
17. Sweet Rooms
18. Mountain View Villa
19. Minamar Hotel
20. San mina Hotel
Additional Info: All hotels in Luxor east bank
Luxor Airport or train station
Itinerary
Transfer to Nile Cruise and Luxor East Bank
1
Luxor
Our licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, Railway station or Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Temple of Karnak
Have lunch on board. Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever: Karnak temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Luxor Temple
visit Luxor temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues. Back to the cruise, dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.
Note: If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour directly 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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Balloon Ride, Luxor West Bank Tour and Navigation
1
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.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Temple of Kom Ombo
Arrive at Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Valley of the Kings
Back to the cruise for breakfast and start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting 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.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Temple of Hatshepsut
Continue, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck. Cross Esna Lock and overnight in Edfu.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple-Aswan
1
Temple of Horus
After your breakfast, enjoy 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. Back to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Temple of Kom Ombo
Late in the afternoon, stop at Kom Ombo city where to visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides. Continue sailing to Aswan for overnight.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Abu Simbel Trip (Sharing a group), Philae temple and Departure transfer
1
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Check out around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a group in a bus or minibus), 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.
Duration: 10 hours
2
Temple of Philae
Back to the cruise round 1:30 pm to pick your luggage be ready to discover with your guide the Philae temple; the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Aswan
Later on, you will be transferred to your Aswan Hotel, Airport or Railway station.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A child from 5 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
• Children from 5 to 11 sharing with parents .(maximum 1 child in one room).
• If your arrival to Luxor 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,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.
• If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30 USD per person.
• Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
• A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
• If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30 USD per person.
• Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 12:01 pm.
• You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.
• If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
• If you are travelling in a group and wanted to have yor own room, then do a separate booking for a single person.
• If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
• It is available to pick Travelers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
• It is available to drop off Travelers at their Hotels in Aswan west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.
• Other languages are available upon your request.
