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2-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan from Luxor with Hot Air Balloon ride

4.7(147)3 daysLuxor✓ Free cancellationPrivate tour
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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

Arabic, German

Overview

Take a wonderful 2-night journey through Egyptian culture on a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Visit iconic temples with a tour guide along the way and enjoy a hot air balloon ride.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Hot Air Balloon & Valley of the kings & Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon & Boarding on the cruise⌄

    Enjoy one of the very best experiences in Egypt, The hot air balloon ride, our driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Luxor early in the morning to admire the city from the sky on the balloon ride. After the majestic ride, you'll start the journey in Luxor by visiting the West Bank, starting with The Valley of the Kings, its primary purpose was to secure the royal tombs for the pharaohs of the new kingdom

    Then moving to The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an admirer of Mentuhotep II's temple had her own designed to mirror it but on a much grander scale and, just in case anyone should miss the comparison, ordered it built right next to the older temple.

    Ending the tour with a quick visit to the massive colossi of Memnon for pictures.

    The next stop is the temple of Karnak, which is home to three main temples, several smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples - combining the achievements of many generations of ancient builders over 1500 years.

    After a long journey in Luxor enjoy your lunch on the cruise ship booked for you and start the sailing journey up to Edfu. relax and enjoy the 5-star cruise ship.

    Meals: Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Accommodation on cruise ship

  2. 2Edfu temple & Kom Ombo temple⌄

    in the morning after enjoying breakfast on the ship, our guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the hidden gem in Edfu, Horus temple, The crafted decoration of the temple in the form of reliefs is unforgettable. On the inner walls of the perimeter wall, scenes from the myth about the fight between Horus and Set and the text describing it are presented.

    Then back to the cruise to continue the sailing until you reach Kom Ombo where our guide will be waiting for you. The guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the unique temple of Kom Ombo, Tit is a double temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. The layout combines two temples in one with each side having its gateways and chapels. and back again to the cruise ship to enjoy the rest of your day onboard.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Accommodation on cruise ship

  3. 3Abu simbel temple (Group tour) & Check out & Drop off⌄

    Early in the morning, our driver will pick you up from the reception to visit the most beautiful temple in Egypt (kindly check out before you leave and leave your luggage in the reception).

    Join a small group, relax in an air-conditioned vehicle, and enjoy a 3-hour car trip to The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, A miracle built inside the mountain by King Ramses II, one of the most fantastic places in the world, The facade of the Great Temple of Ramses is about 38 meters long and 31 meters high. The temple is dedicated to the most important gods of the New Kingdom, Ptah (the creator god of Memphis), Amun-Re (the great god of Thebes), and Re-Harakhte (sun god of Heliopolis), as well as to the Pharaoh Ramses II himself. After the overwhelming visit to the temple, you'll be back on the ship where our driver will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation in Aswan safe and sound.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Professional Private Egyptologist English-speaking guide
  • ✓Professional licensed driver
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Private Tour
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Hotel pickup in Luxor
  • ✓Hot air balloon ride
  • ✓All taxes
  • ✓All transportation in the location of the destination
  • ✓Cabin with all facilities
  • ✓Accommodation on a 5-star cruise with full-board
  • ✓Hotel drop-off in Aswan

Not included

  • ✕Drinks (including water)
  • ✕All the entrance fees

Good to know

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

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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