Nile Cruise: Explore Ancient Egyptian Temples

Embark on a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and experience the wonders of ancient Egypt. Explore iconic temples, tombs, and monuments, including Abu Simbel and a thrilling hot air balloon ride.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Arrival and Transfer to Cruise Boat

Temple of Philae - Explore the Graeco-Roman Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis by taking a small motorboat to reach the site.
Aswan High Dam - Begin the second tour by visiting the High Dam, completed in 1960 to safeguard Egypt from flooding and to generate electricity.

Abu Simbel Temple & Navigation…

What's Included
  • Visit to Abu Simbel Temple in a small group setting
  • Hot air balloon ride with a flight certificate
  • Experienced, qualified tour guide
  • 3-night stay aboard a 5-star cruise boat
  • Horse-drawn carriage or Bus Ride in Edfu, including a visit to the Horus Temple
  • All transfers to and from the temples
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Tipping (Recommended - 10 US$ pe rperson per night for the Boat Crew, Drivers and Tour Guide))
  • Entrance Fees to all sites and Temples mentioned
Additional Information

Embark on a Nile cruise to explore Egypt’s ancient history. Traveling between Aswan and Luxor offers a relaxing experience while enjoying the stunning views of the Nile Valley. This journey provides the opportunity to visit iconic landmarks such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Philae Temple, the…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Csongorj523
May 31, 2026
We took the 5-day tour from Luxor to Aswan - We took the 5-day tour from Luxor to Aswan. Our driver in Luxor was late and arrived about 30 minutes behind schedule, but apart from that, everything went smoothly during our stay. For the first two days, our guide Mina took us to all the sites in Luxor and back by car. We have absolutely no complaints, even though the hot air balloon ride was cancelled due to strong winds. Mina was the best guide we could have asked for: very knowledgeable, funny, never overwhelmed us with unnecessary information, and always happy to accommodate our requests. Our cruise ship was the Mahrousa. The crew was excellent, the cabin was simple but comfortable, and the ship itself was wonderful. The sundeck has a swimming pool, the food was varied, and the service staff were attentive, friendly, and always smiling. At the end of the cruise, it is best to place the tips in an envelope and leave it in the box at reception. One negative point was that our guide did not join us in Edfu, so we had to arrange the temple visit on our own. After that, everything went well again. Essam in Kom Ombo and Omar in Aswan were both excellent guides and great company. You need to be patient, as guides often appear or contact you on WhatsApp at the last minute. You will not know much in advance about what is going to happen, but you can be confident that almost everything will work out in the end.
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V3155kradamr
May 30, 2026
Attentive and resourceful. - We had a problem with another company, we contacted them and it was a good decision. They helped us at all times to make the cruise from the very first minute. I would like to thank Mina again, very resourceful and attentive to anything we needed. Thank you for listening to us and helping us. We are very grateful to our guide in Luxor, Carlos. A professional who loves his job, it is a pleasure to meet people like that. The food was very good, the rooms were clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I would also like to mention that due to wind issues we could not take the hot air balloon ride and they refunded us, so that was great. 100% recommended if you want to take a cruise on the Nile.
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Kevincu44sx
May 28, 2026
Family trip to Egypt - Was impressed from start to finish, received an intro text the day before we flew into Aswan. Was picked up and taken to the boat ready for an afternoon visit to a temple. The Boat was great, had wondered what to expect but really pleased. Clean, tidy and good food. The following 3 days of seeing and experiencing the history of Egypt was beyond our imagination. Weather was kind at 30+ (was 40+ the week before🥵). Mina, our guide for the week kept us on track and provided the detail with the history of Egypt, its gods and kings. Great time had by all
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229shannonj
May 28, 2026
Major highlight of our Egypt trip - Really enjoyed our guide, King Mina, who took great care of everyone, offered a wealth of knowledge on all the historic sites visited, and brought a fantastic energy to the experience. Normally we never do guided tours or anything, but we were very glad we did this time. It was all very smooth and definitely beats navigating the logistics independently, which we feel would have been chaotic and overwhelming here. The rest of the cruise - service, food, etc. - was also excellent. Extras on board (mainly drinks) were really expensive, though, so be prepared to bring your own. Did not appreciate the photographer trying to sell us a photo for $50 USD. Also the math did not quite check out for the amount they charged us for the entrance fees (not included), which was a bit annoying. However, overall we had a smooth and rewarding experience. A great way to see the major sights of Upper Egypt.
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Sunshine59079034246
May 28, 2026
Worth it - Very knowledgable guide, King Mina
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K7923ogalejandroz
May 21, 2026
Very good - Our tour was quite good; I had no expectations, and it was surprisingly good. The best part of the tour was our guide, King Mina, who clearly had a lot of experience and knowledge about all the places he took us to. Moreover, he was always super friendly and attentive.
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R2393ycmatthewb
May 21, 2026
Great cruise - King Mina is a legend! Super knowledgeable about Egyptian history, and very welcoming host. The boat was very nice, cleaned daily and the food was great. Just one thing to note the tip for boat staff, guides, drivers etc isn't just a recommendation it's a set amount you pay on the first day of the cruise ($10 dollars a day). For the price we paid I believe water should be provided free of charge on the boat especially when there's not that many reliable stores on the journey.
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Harry
May 21, 2026
He exceeded all my expectations. - It was an incredible experience; our guide, King Mina, told us everything and left nothing unexplained. We felt very good about the entire experience and Mina's knowledge.
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Arturw321
May 21, 2026
Amazing experience - Amazing from start to finish thanks to Mina!
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Pepe
May 21, 2026
Excellent tour, King Mina was the best! - King Mina was the best guide we had in all of Egypt; he was very kind and always attentive to ensure we were well and comfortable. Additionally, he knows a lot about the subject and explains it very well. I would definitely book this tour again. On the boat, I was pleasantly surprised by the service and the inhalations.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).