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Luxor Nile Cruise Including Balloon and Abu Simbel - 5 Days

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Luxor Nile Cruise Including Balloon and Abu Simbel - 5 Days
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Overview

This 5-day cruise along the Nile begins in Luxor, where you’ll visit the East Bank temples. You may choose an optional hot air balloon ride, and you’ll also explore the West Bank’s royal tombs and Hatshepsut’s Temple. As you sail south, the ship will call at Edfu to see the well-preserved Horus Temple and at Kom Ombo to view the site’s unique dual shrine. The journey includes a visit to the colossal temples of Abu Simbel, showcasing some of Egypt’s most dramatic ancient monuments. Onboard offerings include fine dining, evening entertainment and expert-guided tours that bring each site to life. Your cruise concludes in Aswan with visits to the High Dam and the captivating Philae Temple. Along the way you’ll learn about the region’s history and architecture, and enjoy the river scenery, creating lasting memories on the timeless Nile.

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Luxor · 1135 Cruises & Sailing · typical ~30,011 EGP · 72,768 EGPpremium pick

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

What's included

  • Entry fees
  • Philae temple visit
  • Luxor temple visit
  • Hot air balloon adventure
  • Abu Simbel temples visit
  • Temple of Queen Hatchepsut visit
  • Professional Egyptologist guide
  • All transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • High Dam visit
  • Edfu temple visit
  • Kom Ombo temple visit
  • Karnak temple visit
  • Valley of the Kings visit
  • Full board accommodation on 5-star Nile cruise
  • Colossi of Memnon visit
  • Gratuities

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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?
Entry fees · Philae temple visit · Luxor temple visit · Hot air balloon adventure · Abu Simbel temples visit · Temple of Queen Hatchepsut visit · Professional Egyptologist guide · All transportation by air-conditioned vehicle · High Dam visit · Edfu temple visit · Kom Ombo temple visit · Karnak temple visit · Valley of the Kings visit · Full board accommodation on 5-star Nile cruise · Colossi of Memnon visit
72,768 EGP/ per person
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