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4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel

By Egypt Gift Tours
8.0 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$8,749 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The Beauty of Egypt Upper Nile Valley, is best appreciated from the deck of a Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy the riverside scenery and discover the ancient wonders of Egypt passing by Pharaonic sites en route between Luxor and Aswan. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, two stops in the way to visit the Pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise every Saturday, Monday, or Thursday from Luxor to Aswan. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast.
Note: ★Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 12:01 pm.
★the tour ends in Aswan on the last day around 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended.

Activity location

  • Luxor
    • Luxor, Egypt, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Luxor
    • Luxor, Egypt, Egypt

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4-Days 3-Nights Cruise Luxor
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
HK$8,593.20 x 1 AdultHK$8,593.20
Paid at activityHK$156.24
Total
Price is HK$8,749.44
Until Fri, 22 Aug
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included3 nights accommodation on 5 star Cruise on full board basis, start with lunch&end with breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedAbu Simbel trip( Sharing a group with English Guide) bus or minibus.
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide. .
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll transfers, pick up and drop off by an A/C. vehicle.
  • What's includedWhat's included35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor sky.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to all the above mentioned sightseeing.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTipping to the guide, drivers or cruise crew.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWater or Drinks on the cruise.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny personal expenses like laundry etc or Any optional Tours.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMotorboat to Philae Temple.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWifi on the cruise.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedIt is available to pick Travellers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra 15$ USD per person.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedIt is available to transfer Travellers to the Hotels in Aswan west bank with extra 15$USD per person.

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.
  • A child from 6 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
  • A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
  • If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
  • Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile, Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order
  • Prices are quoted in U.S dollars , per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays
  • Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
  • If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded.
  • If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded.
  • Pregnant woman is not allowed for the balloon trip.
  • If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
  • If you are travelling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
  • The tour ends on the last day in Aswan city around 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended
  • If you are travelling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person
  • Our drop off location in Aswan after the tour on the last day can be at Aswan Airport, train or hotels in Aswan east bank
  • You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card except the motorboat to Philae temple in Egyptian money cash.
  • Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Nile Cruise and Luxor East Bank
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor
Luxor
  • 30m
licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, Railway station or Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.
Temple of Karnak
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever: Karnak temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres.
Luxor Temple
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Proceed to visit Luxor temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues. Back to the cruise, dinner on board and overnight in Luxor. Note: If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour directly upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.
Day 2: Balloon Ride, Luxor West Bank Tour and Navigation
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu.
Luxor hot air balloon
  • 2h
Begin around 5:00 to 5:30 am pick up for the incredible trip of 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country's landscape and famous landmarks. Enjoy the sun illuminating the sky of the open air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
Valley of the Kings
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Breakfast and start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting 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.
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Listen from your guide to her exciting storey and how she managed to rule as a sole Pharaoh.
Colossi of Memnon
  • 10m
End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck. Cross Esna Lock and overnight in Edfu.
Day 3: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple-Aswan
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan.
Edfu Temple
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
After your breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Back to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Temple of Kom Ombo
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Late in the afternoon, stop at Kom Ombo city where to visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides. Continue sailing to Aswan for overnight.
Day 4: Abu Simbel Trip and Philae Temple
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket not included
Check out around 4:30 am, leave your luggage in the cruise reception and pick your breakfast box. Then your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group), drive for about 3 hours to visit one of  the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari.
Temple of Philae
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Get back to Aswan around 1:30 pm to pick your luggage from the cruise and proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, you will be transferred to your Aswan Hotel/Airport or Railway station.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLuxor
    • Luxor, Egypt, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELuxor
    • Luxor, Egypt, Egypt
This activity is not accompanied by a Hong Kong licensed tour escort.

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