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
✔ Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
✔ Sharing a small group to Abu Simbel.
✔ 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
✔ Free Wi-Fi up to 4GB
✔ 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
✖ Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
✖ Drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Aswan Nubian House
2. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
3. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
4. Cairo Pyramids Hotel
5. Sonesta St. George Hotel - Luxor
6. Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan Resort & Spa
7. Movenpick Resort Aswan
8. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
9. Aswan Airport
10. Steigenberger Nile Palace
11. Flamenco Hotel Cairo
12. Pyramisa Hotel Luxor
13. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
14. Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
15. Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
16. Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort
Additional Info: We pickup all travelers from any hotel or airport in Aswan
Itinerary
Transfer to Nile Cruise&Aswan Tours
1
Aswan High Dam
start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Duration: 45 minutes
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 & departure transfer
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
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
