About this experience
Fly from Cairo to sail from Aswan to Luxor on a Nile River cruise. Visit Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Abu Simbel, and enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon flight.
Highlights
- Covers all must-do experiences in Luxor & Aswan in one epic journey
- Witness the magic of Abu Simbel, carved into the rock by Ramses II
- Sail between legendary sites from Aswan to Luxor with all meals included
- Experience a magical hot air balloon flight at sunrise over Luxor
- Sail the Nile from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star cruise
What's included
- Departure and return flight tickets
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star cruise with full board
- Transportation
- Horse carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu
- English-speaking guide
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Day 1
Start your journey with an early morning pickup from your Cairo hotel. You'll be transferred to the airport to catch your included flight to Aswan (approx. 1.5 hours).
Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will be waiting for you to begin your tour in Aswan.
First, visit the High Dam, one of the world’s largest embankment dams.
Next, explore the Unfinished Obelisk, which offers insight into ancient stone-cutting techniques.
Then, take a motorboat ride to visit the beautiful Philae Temple, built during the Ptolemaic period and dedicated to the goddess Isis.
After your visits, board your 5-star Nile cruise, enjoy lunch, and relax onboard. Dinner will be served in the evening.
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner (Onboard)
Day 2
Start early around 4:00 AM (please request a breakfast box from the cruise reception the night before), then you will join a group tour and travel by air-conditioned van to Abu Simbel, located approximately 4 hours away. This remarkable site is home to the colossal rock-cut temples of Ramses II and his queen Nefertari.
After the guided tour, return to the ship for lunch and begin sailing toward Kom Ombo.
Upon arrival, the guide will pick you up to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek and Horus
Next, Return to the ship for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Onboard)
Day 3
After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples.
Return to the cruise for lunch, enjoy the scenery while sailing, and have dinner on your final night onboard.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Onboard)
Day 4:
Wake up early and check out from your cabin, leaving your luggage at the cruise reception. Then, head out for one of the most unforgettable experiences of your journey—a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Gently float above the Nile Valley and enjoy panoramic views of temples, tombs, and lush farmland bathed in golden morning light.
After landing, your guide will take you to begin your comprehensive tour of Luxor’s ancient highlights.
First, explore the Valley of the Kings, final resting place of Egypt’s pharaohs. Walk through three royal tombs and admire their vivid carvings.
Next, continue to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Then, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III
Afterwards, head to the East Bank to explore the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most impressive religious sites in the world.
Finally, visit the elegant Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes and beautifully lit by natural light.
After your tour, return to the cruise to collect your luggage.
You’ll then be transferred to Luxor Airport for your included flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, your driver will meet you and transfer you back to your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Terms & conditions
-The minimum age for the hot air balloon ride is 6 years old
-Vegan, vegetarian, and halal diets can be accommodated
-If you're traveling in a group and each person wants their own room, you need to make separate bookings for each person in order to get single rooms