Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon

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ID: GYG503760-888019
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Country: Egypt

Duration: 3 days


Description

Get a closer look into Luxor’s rich history and culture with a professional guide. Enjoy fun activities to do with friends and family
Day 1:
Our driver will pick you up early in the morning from your accommodation in Luxor to go on one of the best experiences in Egypt the hot air balloon. After the magical 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 sailing journey up to Edfu. relax and enjoy the luxury life on a 5-star cruise ship.




Day 2:

in the morning after enjoying breakfast onboard, our guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the hidden gem in Edfu, Horus temple, It represents a lost art that showcases the true spirit of the ancient Egyptian civilization from the perspective of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Then back to the cruise continuing 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 ship to enjoy the sailing.






Day 3:



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 the 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, classified as a world heritage by the UNSECO. It was built by Ramses II who dedicated it to the national gods of Egypt: Ptah, Ra, Amun, and himself, Ramses II as a deified king, son of Ra.

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.

Highlights

  • Discover Luxor’s most beautiful monuments
  • Visit the most significant temple in the world, Abu Simbel Temple
  • Admire the view of the small village on the side of the Nile

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.