Budget 4 Days Nile Cruise From Aswan to Luxor with Air Balloon and Sightseeing

Imagine yourself relaxing on the deck of a 5 star Nile Cruise ship sailing down the Nile, watching the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, stop en the route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Have fun&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 Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Transfer&Aswan Tours 

Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, railway station or hotel to transfer you by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.


Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan 1, Aswan 1240271 Egypt
Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Return back to cruise for dinner, folkloric show, and Overnight in Aswan.
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan.

Day 2: Navigation&Kom Ombo Temple

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Breakfast on board. Free leisure morning on the deck. Have lunch and be ready for the cruise navigation by afternoon heading to Kom Ombo city to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Edfu

Day 3: Edfu Temple& Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)

Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
Have breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your guide to the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete&the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Back to the cruise. Relax on the deck watch the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank,where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show.Overnight in Luxor.

Note: if your arrival to Luxor before 3:30 pm,then you have a chance to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor

Day 4: Balloon ride, Luxor Tour and departure transfer

Stop At: Hot air balloon Luxor Take Off Site, طريق, Al Qarnah, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85958, Egypt
Begin around 5:30 to 6 am (available to change ) 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.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Breakfast and check out, start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom cut their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road, Luxor Egypt
Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, known as being the only female queen. Listen to her exciting story from your expert guide and how she managed to rule as a pharaoh.

End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Finally,visit the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres.
Then,transfer to your Luxor hotel, Airport or railway station.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct 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."
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Child between 5 to 11 accompanied by one traveler will be treated as an adult."
"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 and valid except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays."
"If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person."
"If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room."
"If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person"
"Our drop off location in Luxor after the tour on the last day can be at Luxor Airport, train or hotels in Luxor east bank"
"If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per adult and 15$ USD per child."
"Child less than 6 years old is not allowed for the balloon trip."
"Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures."
"You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae in Egyptian money cash."
"Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Aswan AirPort/ Aswan Train Station/ All Hotels or Rental apartments in Aswan East Bank.

Airports

• Aswan Airport, Aswan Egypt

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise, full board basis start with lunch&end with breakfast.
• All transfers/Pick up &drop off by a private A/C. vehicle.
• Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
• 3x Breakfast
• 3x Dinner
• 3x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 3 nights
• Entry/Admission - Hot air balloon Luxor Take Off Site

Not Included

• Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
• Water or Drinks during meals.
• Any optional Tours or Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
• Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc.
• Wifi on The cruise.
• Motorboat to Philae temple.
• It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
• It is available to transfer to their Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.

Facilities