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 and get an insight into the Nubian lifestyle with a visit to a local family.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
✔ All transfers/Pickup and drop off service by A/C Vehicle .
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ 35 to 45 minutes hot air balloon ride
✔ Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
✖ Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc.
✖ Entrance Fees which will be 45$
Pickup Locations
1. Dahabeya Queen Farida
2. The Zen Wellness Resort Aswan
3. Benben By Dhara Hotels
4. Fenti Nubian Resort
5. Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan
6. Achertod Nubian Hotel
7. Aswan Airport
8. Crystala Guest House
9. Ramsis Hotel
10. Tolip Aswan Hotel
11. Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel
12. Citymax Hotel Aswan
13. Opal
14. El-amin Guest House
15. Abo ORabi Guest House
16. Kalabsha Hotel
17. Villa Misk
18. Tiba Hotel Aswan
19. Go Inn Backpackers
20. Nile Hotel
Additional Info: We pick up our travelers from Hotels Aswan airport and apartments around Aswan
Itinerary
Transfer to Nile Cruise & Aswan Tours
1
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Aswan High Dam
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Temple 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.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Nubian Village
Relax a bit after lunch then, down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian families houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide.
Duration: 3 hours
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
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Abu 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.
Duration: 8 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
Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)
1
Temple 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.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Luxor Temple
Late in the afternoon,arrive at your cruise dock,to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor.where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show.Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 60 minutes
Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour & departure transfer
1
Colossi 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.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Valley 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.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Temple 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).
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Karnak 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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
5
Luxor
Transfer to Luxor Hotel/Airport or Railway station.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults
• Most travelers can participate
• A child from 6 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
• A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
• If your arrival to aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00
• 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.
• Prices are quoted in U.S dollars , per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays
• tour start from Aswan just on friday , monday and wenesday so the rest days of the week tour start from luxor
