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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Sharing a small group to Abu Simbel.
✔ 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ 35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky
✔ All transfers/Pickup and drop off service by A/C. vehicle .
✔ Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
✖ Entrance fees
✖ Tipping
Pickup Locations
1. Pavillon Winter Luxor
2. Mara House
3. King House Hotel
4. El Samaka Comfort Hotel
5. Sun & Sea Hotel - Hurghada
6. Pickalbatros Blu Spa Resort
7. Elite Pyramids Boutique Hotel
8. The View Delta Hotel
9. Go Inn Backpackers
10. Three Corners Terrace
11. Saray Pyramids & Museum View Hotel
12. Golf Pyramids View
13. Pyramid Front Hotel
14. Golden 5 Almas Palace Hotel & Resort
15. Hassan Pyramids Hotel
16. Villa Khufu Pyramids Hotel
17. Jasmine Pyramids Hotel
18. Nubia Aqua Beach Resort
19. Grand Palace
20. Redcon Suites
Additional Info: we pick up you from any hotel in Aswan
Additional information Confirmation will be received at time of booking Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults Children must be accompanied by an adult If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 25USD per person. We pick up all our guests from Aswan east bank hotels and available to pick up from west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person Prices are quoted in U.S dollars,per person per trip and valid,except during Christmas,New Year,Easter holidays. We drive all our guest to Luxor east bank hotels and available to drive them to Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person Children from 6 to 11 sharing with parents .(maximum 2 children in one room). 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. Most travelers can participate This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers.
Itinerary
First Day start the Amazing tour in Aswan
1
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: 1.9 days
2
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
3
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 Temples&Kom OmboTemple
1
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
1
Hot Air Balloon Trip
Duration: 60 minutes
2
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: 30 minutes
3
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
4
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: 1.5 hours
5
Temple of Karnak
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
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
• 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 2 children in one room).
• 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,Easter holidays.
• If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 25USD per person, and 12.5$USD per child. .
• If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 25USD per person, and 12.5$USD per child. .
• 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 you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
• If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
• If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person
• You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.
• Our drop off location in Luxor after the tour on the last day can be at Luxor Airport, train or hotels in Luxor east bank
• The tour ends on the last day in Luxor city around 4 to 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended
