4Days Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise with Balloon ride and Abu Simbel

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Overview

Enjoy on an unforgettable journey through time as you cruise the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt, visiting iconic temples, exploring ancient tombs, and witnessing breathtaking landscapes.

Your 4-Day Adventure Includes:

Luxurious Nile Cruise: Sail along the majestic Nile River on a 5-star cruise ship.
Iconic Sites: Visit the awe-inspiring temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor.
Valley of the Kings: Explore the tombs of pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses II.
Hatshepsut Temple: Marvel at the stunning architecture of this temple dedicated to a female pharaoh.
Hot Air Balloon Ride: Soar above the Valley of the Kings and the Nile River at sunrise.
Abu Simbel Day Trip: Discover the magnificent Abu Simbel temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Expert Guides: Learn from knowledgeable Egyptologists throughout your journey.
Delicious Cuisine: Savour exquisite meals on board your cruise ship.

Activity location

Aswan
- Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

Aswan
- Aswan, Egypt

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4Days Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise with Balloon ride and Abu Simbel

4d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

NZ$1,391.62 x 2 AdultsNZ$2,783.24

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What's included, what's not

Transport: Transfers to and from the cruise ship
Meals: Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Hot Air Balloon Ride: A memorable hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings
Accommodation: 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise ship
Guided Tours: Professional Egyptologist guides for all shore excursions
Entrance Fees: Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
Drinks: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (except water)
Tips: Tips for guides, drivers, and ship staff
Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Aswan

5 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation in 5 stars Nile cruise boat

Aswan

Morning: Check in to your Nile cruise ship in Aswan.

Aswan High Dam

30m
Admission ticket not included

Afternoon: Visit the High Dam and the unfinished obelisk.

Aswan

Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner on the ship and an overnight cruise

Temple of Philae

2h
Admission ticket included

Nice tembe

Unfinished Obelisk

30m
Admission ticket included

Nice temble

Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation in 5 stars Nile cruise boat

Abu Simbel

You can take an optional day trip to Abu Simbel, one of the most impressive ancient Egyptian sites. The temples of Abu Simbel were relocated to higher ground in the 1960s to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

Kom Ombo

Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus.

Edfu

Afternoon: Continue your cruise to Edfu.

Day 3: Edfu

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation in 5 stars Nile cruise boat

Temple of Horus

2h
Admission ticket not included

visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

Temple of Karnak

3h
Admission ticket not included

Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites in the world.

Luxor Temple

2h
Admission ticket not included

Avenue of Sphinxes: A magnificent avenue of ram-headed sphinxes leads from the Luxor Temple to the Karnak Temple Complex, a distance of about 2.7 kilometres. Pylon: The massive pylon, adorned with reliefs depicting the pharaoh's victories, marks the entrance to the temple complex. Hypostyle Hall: This grand hall, supported by a forest of columns, is one of the most impressive features of the temple. The columns are decorated with intricate hieroglyphs and scenes from Egyptian mythology. Obelisk of Ramesses II: A towering obelisk, originally one of a pair, stands in the temple courtyard. It is covered with inscriptions and reliefs depicting the pharaoh's achievements. Sacred Lake: The temple complex also includes a sacred lake, used for religious rituals and purification ceremonies.

Day 4: Luxor

5 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Star Balloons Luxor

3m
Admission ticket not included

A hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings and the Nile River is an unforgettable experience that offers a unique perspective on the ancient wonders of Luxor. As you ascend into the sky, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the vast desert landscape, dotted with ancient temples and tombs.

Valley of the Kings

2m
Admission ticket not included

The Valley of the Kings, located on the West Bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. It served as the principal burial ground for the pharaohs of the New Kingdom (1570-1069 BC).

Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)

30m
Admission ticket not included

The tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter, is one of the most famous archaeological finds of all time. Located in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, this relatively small tomb was filled with a treasure trove of artefacts.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

2h
Admission ticket not included

The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, located in Deir el-Bahri on the West Bank of the Nile River in Luxor, is a stunning example of ancient Egyptian architecture. It was built by the female pharaoh Hatshepsut during the 18th Dynasty.

Colossi of Memnon

30m
Admission ticket not included

The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that stand on the West Bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt. These iconic statues are all that remains of a mortuary temple complex that once stood nearby.

Location

Activity location

Aswan
- Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

Aswan
- Aswan, Egypt

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