From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

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ID: GYG422284-764752
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Country: Egypt

Duration: 4 days


Description

Take a wonderful 3-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 sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Day 1 :
Our representative will come at 11 am to pick you up by car to go to the Nile cruise ship by a private A/C van, you will receive your cabin at 11:30 AM. Our delegate will give you a comfortable room and he will not leave the ship until he makes sure that you are satisfied with your room

Relax on the ship and have lunch then at about 2:00 pm Your professional Egyptologist Guide ( We choose our tour guides very carefully) will Pick up you to visit the biggest temple in the whole world Karnak temple.

Then take a felucca ride on the Nile at sunset. Enjoy refreshing breezes with a ride on a traditional Egyptian sailboat. Along the way Enjoy an incredible outing with friends or family away from the stress of the big city and see a spectacular view of Luxor from the water.

Next, you will move to the Luxor temple that was built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the modern kingdom and the temple was completed by Ramses II. Finally, After finishing your tour, our guide will transfer you back to the ship at about 6:30 pm At night you will enjoy relaxing and Have Dinner on board and you will watch the Egyptian Folkloric Show party


Day 2:
In the early morning get ready to have a bird’s eye view of the city from a hot air balloon. You will be picked up by our delegate and get ready to watch unforgettable sunrise from the sky and enjoy watching Luxor from above as a wonderful place you will be amazed by this view

After landing your guide will be waiting for you to head to the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Glance around the complex and see the tombs and resting places of remarkable Egyptian kings such as Merneptah, Ramesses III, and Ramesses VI.

Then move on to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to the fifth pharaoh and the only female ruler of Egypt who reigned for 20 peaceful years.

Next, move to the colossi of Memnon where you will See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon

Finally, back to the Nile cruise ship to Have Dinner and overnight on the Nile cruise ship

Day 3:
After breakfast on board, take a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu. You’ll then enjoy a guided visit to the Temple of Horus. Marvel at the best-preserved religious place in Egypt with imposing sandstone structures of Horus.

You’ll enjoy lunch back on board the boat as you sail to your next destination. In the afternoon, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. Learn about the structures of the temple and how it was built in honor of two great gods. Return to the boat for dinner and free time.


Day 4:
In the early morning, you’ll head to one of the most stunning temple complexes in Egypt, the Abu Simbel Temples. The twin temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari were built into the mountainside in the 13th century BC, under the dynasty of Pharaoh Ramesses II.

After the visit, you will return to your Nile cruise ship to take your luggage then go to the airport or train station in Aswan

Highlights

  • Explore the city’s magnificent temples by visiting the west and east bank
  • Enjoy Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride the once in a lifetime adventure
  • Door-to-door round-trip private transfers save time and stress

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

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.