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

About this experience

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. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. 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 Sunday/Monday/Wednesday or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. 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 Luxor on the last day around 3:30 to 4:30 pm, so evening departure is recommended.

At a glance

  • Duration: 96 hr

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

Plan your experience

Time on the tour96 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesArabic (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Sharing a group to Abu Simbel with English Speaking tour guide bus or minibus .
  • 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
  • All transfers/Pick up&drop off by A/C.vehicle.
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky
  • Breakfast
  • Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.

Not included

  • Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
  • Water or Drinks on the cruise.
  • Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sightseeing.
  • Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc.
  • Motorboat to Philae Temple.
  • Wifi on The cruise (available with extra charge on the cruise)
  • Available to pick travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
  • Available to transfer travelers to their Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • All Hotels in Aswan East Bank. Aswan Airport or Train Station.

Languages and tickets

  • Arabic — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Egypt Gift Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A child from 5 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
  • Children from 5 to 11 sharing with parents.(maximum 1 child in one room).
  • If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
  • Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid except during Christmas, New Year,Easter holidays.
  • 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.
  • If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30USD per person, and 15$USD per child. . .
  • If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30USD per person, and 15$USD per child. .
  • Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
  • A child less than 6 years 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 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
  • You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.
  • It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per 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
  • It is available to transfer Travelers to their Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.
  • The tour ends on the last day in Luxor city around 4 to 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended
  • Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
  • Passports copies are required for the cruise line company, Abu Simple and Hot air balloon Trip permissions.
  • Sundays cruises start sailing from Aswan to Kom Ombo temple in the early morning of day 3 around 5 am, which means it will be docking the first 2 nights in Aswan. We will do everything as mentioned in the itinerary details but in different order

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 96 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
All Hotels in Aswan East Bank.
Aswan Airport or Train Station.
Which guide languages are listed?
Arabic (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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