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4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

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4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon
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Overview

Set sail on a 4-day River Nile cruise and experience Egypt like never before. Perfect for those short on time, this adventure-packed tour includes visits to ancient temples, horse-drawn carriage rides, a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, and more. Back on board, enjoy evening entertainment and views you can’t get on land. All meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—are included, with hotel pickup for added convenience.

How this compares

Aswan · 477 Cruises & Sailing · typical ~37,639 EGP · 12,618 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • 3-night stay aboard a 5-star cruise boat
  • Horse-drawn carriage or Bus Ride in Edfu, including a visit to the Horus Temple
  • Hot air balloon ride with a flight certificate
  • Experienced, qualified tour guide
  • All transfers to and from the temples
  • Visit to Abu Simbel Temple in a small group setting (Shared Tour)
  • Lunch (3)
  • Dinner (3)
  • Breakfast (3)
  • Tipping (Recommended - 10 US$ pe rperson per night for the Boat Crew, Drivers and Tour Guide))
  • Entrance Fees to all sites and Temples mentioned

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Temple of Philae
  2. 2
    Aswan High Dam
  3. 3
    Abu Simbel Temple
  4. 4
    Kom Ombo Temple
  5. 5
    Edfu Temple
  6. 6
    Luxor Temple
  7. 7
    Colossi of Memnon
  8. 8
    Valley of the Kings
  9. 9
    Temple of Hatshepsut
  10. 10
    Karnak Open Air Museum

Frequently asked questions

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Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
3-night stay aboard a 5-star cruise boat · Horse-drawn carriage or Bus Ride in Edfu, including a visit to the Horus Temple · Hot air balloon ride with a flight certificate · Experienced, qualified tour guide · All transfers to and from the temples · Visit to Abu Simbel Temple in a small group setting (Shared Tour) · Lunch (3) · Dinner (3) · Breakfast (3)

Reviews (559)

4.7
★★★★★
Based on 559 verified reviews
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Rudy_C
★★★★★
Aug 2023

This has been a wonderful experience that is so undersold. Every place visited is astonishingly beautiful and took my breath away. Culturally it shocks the senses. The Nile River reveals Egyptian past and present. The boat is staffed with professional and courteous people that overextend themselves to serve us. The shuttles are always on time. The food was good. There was fun and laughter and lots of learning of what Egypt 🇪🇬 it’s about. Luxor is beautiful. Aswan Isis Temple on an island was a loving surprise. I say come and renew your Soul for the people of the River and desert will win your

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Dionysios_K
★★
Mar 2025

The disappointing thing is that we do not know in advance the schedule of the day. We don't know in advance the water up time, driving time, extra fees.

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Hajime_N
★★★★★
Feb 2025

Talaat Abdo was very friendly and experienced, from the temple of Philae at the beginning his guide was very informative, fun and interactive with a lot of jokes. He is patient and would tell us a lot about the cruise ship.

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mehdi_A
★★★★★
Feb 2025

We had a great time with our guide Mr Khaled cruising from Aswan to luxoe in 3 nights ,it was a great holledy ,but the balloon at the last day is cancelled for bad waither ,thanks very one

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PRASANTHI_M
★★★★
Feb 2025

Cruise was good,neat and rooms were comfortable .staff were very courteous.Chef was friendly and provided us with vegetarian food as one of our freind was vegetarian. One of our group member lost her contact lens case which was left in bathroom.The staff couldn’t find it and could neither get new one.It was difficult for her to manage. Since there is locking system for the cruise in Nile river we reached Luxor later than the scheduled time of arrival.so all our Luxor temple visits were squeezed onto last day and it became hectic and tiresome in the hot sun.Our guide was MrTalaat Abdo who was n

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Sofia_L
Dec 2024

During my birthday week I decided to join this cruise (boat name: Queen isis) so I could learn more about the egiptian history while stoping in the many temples they have along the Nile. The ship inside (except the lobby) looked quite old specially the carpets, however for positive points the rooms were clean and the kitchen staff was very warm and friendly and did not try to beg for tips. One of the problems of this trip was the fact that they do not provide for water (which should be the minimum for a 5 star cruise). We have to buy on board for 2-4 dollars or we can go outside and buy for ch

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I loved the cruise through the Nile. The people on the cruise are very kind and friendly. The balloon experience has been very interesting.
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