About this experience
Experience the best of Upper Egypt on a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Discover remarkable ancient sites including Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor Temple with a professional English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Enjoy three nights aboard a Nile cruise with full-board accommodation and experience a memorable hot-air balloon flight over Luxor. This journey combines ancient Egyptian history, Nile scenery, guided sightseeing and comfortable cruising in one complete experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 96 hr
What is included
- Abu Simbel excursion
- 3 nights' accommodation aboard a Nile cruise
- Pickup in Aswan
- Transportation to the attractions included in the itinerary
- Hot-air balloon ride in Luxor
- Air-conditioned transportation during sightseeing and transfers
- Professional English- or Spanish-speaking tour guide
- Full-board meals during the Nile cruise
Not included
- Entrance fees to monuments and archaeological sites
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary and highlights
See the Aswan High Dam and learn about its importance to modern Egypt, the Nile River, and the creation of Lake Nasser.
Explore the beautiful Philae Temple complex, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. Discover its ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman architecture with your guide.
Travel to Abu Simbel to visit the magnificent rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, one of southern Egypt's most remarkable archaeological sites.
Visit the unique riverside Temple of Kom Ombo, a double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, while sailing along the Nile.
Explore the vast Karnak Temple complex with your guide, including its monumental gateways, courtyards, temples, and famous Great Hypostyle Hall.
Visit Luxor Temple and discover its monumental statues, columns, courtyards, and centuries of ancient Egyptian history with your guide.
visit the old tomb of pharaoh
the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari,
and the twin Colossi of Memnon.
50 minutes riding in hot air ballon
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup is available from hotels in Aswan, Aswan International Airport, Aswan Train Station, and other agreed locations within Aswan. Please provide your hotel name and address or your arrival details when booking. The exact pickup time will be confirmed before the tour.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Spanish — Audio
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Sueño Travel Egipto
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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