4-Day Nile Cruise: Aswan to Luxor & Abu Simbel + Hot Air Balloon

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrive to Aswan and get onboard the Nile Cruise⌄

   You will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan, Aswan Airport or Train Station. Begin your experience with your professional guide and head off to visit the High Dam which is the world's largest embankment dam, was built across the Nile in Aswan Next, head to the Incomplete Obelisk which is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan Visit the Philae Temple which was built during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt’s Greco-Roman Period) by Motor boat. Finally, you will go to the ship for accommodation and lunch in the early afternoon. At night you will enjoy dinner on board

   Philae Temple which was built during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt’s Greco-Roman Period) by Motor boat

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Onboard the Cruise Boat

2. 2Abu Simbel Temples Complex Visit- Sailing toward Kom Ombo⌄

   Abu Simbel Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city.

   Upon your arrival at Kom Ombo, you will visit the temple on a guided tour. At the end of your day, you will return to the ship for dinner.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Onboard the cruise Boat

3. 3Visit of Edfu Temple - Sailing to Luxor⌄

   Early in the morning, after having breakfast, your guide will pick you up to head to Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt, the city was known in the Hellenistic period in Koinē Greek. Return to the ship for dinner and your final night onboard

   If Arrive to Luxor Early (Before Sun Set) we will visit Luxor Temple other wise the visit will be on Day 4

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Onboard the Cruise Boat

4. 4Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Karnak Temple - Disembarkation⌄

   Enjoy Hot Air Balloon ride early in the morning and see Luxor and the Nile from the sky Then start your historical visits by exploring 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. Hot Air Balloon is Optional (against Extra Charge)

   After landing, head to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon

   Karnak Temple and finally, Luxor Temple. Return to the ship to pick up your luggage. Be dropped off in Luxor in the afternoon at the train station or your hotel

   Meals: Breakfast