Luxurious 3-Nights Nile River Cruise: From Aswan to Luxor, Including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

Experience a luxurious 3-night Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor, including Abu Simbel and a hot air balloon ride. Explore ancient temples, tombs, and enjoy onboard entertainment.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Arrival Transfer to the Nile Cruise&Aswan Tours

Aswan - Charming Egypt Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, railway station or hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.

Aswan High Dam - Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.

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 Dinner, folkloric show and Overnight.

What's Included
  • Small group tour to Abu Simbel with an English-speaking guide
  • Meals included from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day
  • 3 nights’ stay on a 5-star Nile Cruise with full board
  • Admission to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Exhilarating 35-45 minute Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor
  • Travel by horse and carriage and motor boat for unique experiences
  • Knowledgeable Egyptology guide throughout the tour
  • Accommodation in a well-equipped cabin
  • All taxes and charges included
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sightseeing.
  • Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc.
  • Wifi on The cruise (with extra charge on the cruise)
Additional Information

Embark on a 5-star cruise journey from Aswan to Luxor along the Nile River, discovering the historic treasures of Upper Nile. Visit ancient landmarks, from the Temple of Philae to Kom Ombo Temple and the ‘Valley of the Kings’, a site bustling with royal tombs and temples. An inclusive sunrise hot-air balloon experience over the grand West Bank of Luxor lets you grasp the magnificence of this ancient civilization. Lively onboard entertainment adds a fun element to your cruise. Take the opportunity to also marvel at one of Egypt’s most iconic temples located at Abu Simbel, 285 km south of Aswan.

  • 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
  • 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).
  • If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 25USD per person.
  • Children from 6 to 11 sharing with parents .(maximum 2 children in one room).
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mary_a
Jul 26, 2024
The Nile Dream - As an American Egyptian, I am always amazed when visiting Egypt. Ahmed Shawky Ali was extremely knowledgeable and a great host to have. He is witty, punctual and extremely thoughtful to make sure everyone gets a great experience. I recommend this trip to anyone and do t forget to ask for Ahmed Shawky Ali. You will not be disappointed!
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Webster_w
Jul 8, 2024
Awesome trip - Great experience! Mahmoud is an awesome guide and we enjoy the entire trip. Highly recommended!!! :)
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Dariusz_r
Jun 28, 2024
Good group leader - The guide Talaat Abdo was very committed, he tries to satisfy all customers and find a solution that satisfies everyone. Flexibility and competence are his strengths.
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Watcharaporn_p
Jun 3, 2024
Good experience for hot balloon and Nile cruise - Mahmoud amun is very nice guide. He gives us information and very polite and take care of us. For the cruise, everything is good. I like food onboard and service is good. But for breakfast box only bread but I can asked them for adjust so thank you so much for helping.
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Esmaeelkendrick
May 17, 2024
Nice tour! - What a Great experience! The staff is so very friendly and our Guide Mohamed gobra was very enthusiastic, friendly and knew a lot of fun facts and interesting stuff about everything! We absolutely recommend this trip.
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Zionb423
May 17, 2024
Nil cruise - The ship is The ship is very nice, Has a pool, an indoor and an outdoor bar. Meals are Served as a Buffet, there is Always good for every one. But the best of the Tour is the Tour Guide WAEL. He knows Everything. Explained the ancient Stories in a very Entertaining way. We loved ihm. Our friend did not feel very well, Wael organised very fast good medicine. What you Need to know about this tour, there is not a lot of sleep, behause there is always something to See. nice, Has a pool, an indoor and an outdoor bar. Meals are Served as a Buffet, there is Always good for every one. But the best of the Tour is the Tour Guide Gobran. He knows Everything. Explained the ancient Stories in a very Entertaining way. We loved ihm. Our friend did not feel very well, Mohamed gobran organised very fast good medicine. What you Need to know about this tour, there is not a lot of sleep, behause there is always something to See.
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Isabelbr3695ac
May 17, 2024
Fun River cruise - Our cruise was amazing! The staff in the boat were exceptional and always looking after your needs. Our tour guide, Mohamed Gobran, was amazing! Very knowledgeable and added extra little trips for us. Would totally recommend this tour and cruise! Definitely 5 stars
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149ariap
May 17, 2024
Great cruise, great tour guide - Great tour! Our guide Mohamed Gobran was very good. Extremely accommodating to your needs and a very good guide. The boat was lovely and the boat staff were very friendly and helpful.
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789daisyj
May 17, 2024
Amazing!! - The tour has been awesome! Incredible sites, great organization, beautif cruise ship, great company and truly amazing guides! Both our guide in Aswan and Luxor who accompanied us from Aswan and Luxor, have been perfect! Professional, always helpful and so much fun!I really loved the experience and look forward to coming back too explore further such an incredible county and its civilization!
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Petrus_k
Mar 24, 2024
Great trip and excellent guide - I was a bit sceptical but what a heart experience. Mahmoud was fantastic! Not pushy, excellent knowledge of Egyptian history and simply a great guy. Thank you.
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