Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Hot Air Balloon Luxury Ship

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ID: GYG500868-O-885315
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Country: Egypt

Duration: 3 days


Description

Enjoy the mesmerizing view of sunrise over the ancient city of Luxor. Explore some of the most majestic temples in Upper Egypt with a professional Egyptologist.
Day 1/ 

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 luxury life on a 5-star cruise ship.



Day 2/


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 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 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.

Highlights

  • Discover Luxor’s most beautiful monuments
  • Explore Egypt's hidden gems, Edfu and Kom Ombo
  • Visit the most significant temple in the world, Abu Simbel Temple 
  • Enjoy the luxury life on a 5-star Nile Cruise 
  • 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.