4 Days Nile Cruise tgrip from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

In Aswan, your Go Tours Egypt licensed tour guide will meet you and facilitate your transfer to the 5-star Nile Cruise via A/C van. After checking in, enjoy lunch on board.

Your tour begins with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, a monumental achievement completed in 1960 for flood protection and electricity generation.

Next, explore the Temple of Philae, a Graeco-Roman structure dedicated to the goddess Isis. Access the temple by a small motorboat and return to the cruise for dinner, a folkloric show, and an overnight stay.

At approximately 4:30, your guide will collect you for the Abu Simbel trip (in a small group). By 8 am, you'll arrive at one of Egypt's most awe-inspiring sites—the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, designed for King Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Return to the cruise for lunch and set sail towards Kom Ombo city.

In Kom Ombo, explore the dual Temple of Sobek (the crocodile God) and Horus (the falcon God). Return to the cruise for dinner and continue sailing to Edfu for an overnight stay.

Following breakfast, embark on a Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu—an exceptionally well-preserved Egyptian temple considered the most complete of its kind. Return to the cruise, where you can unwind on deck, taking in the picturesque Nile River scenery as you sail to Luxor, crossing the Esna Lock. Enjoy lunch on board and indulge in afternoon tea on the sundeck.

In the late afternoon, dock in Luxor and be transferred to explore Luxor Temple on the East bank, showcasing a blend of ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features. Dinner on board includes a belly dancing show, and you'll spend the night in Luxor.

Note: If your arrival at Luxor dock is by 3:00 or 3:30 pm, there is an opportunity to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Commence your optional excursion around 5:00 am with a pick-up for an extraordinary 30 to 45-minute Hot Air Balloon flight over Luxor's west bank. Marvel at the sunrise painting the sky over the open-air museum city, revealing the great temples and mountains below.

Following the balloon adventure, enjoy breakfast and check out to embark on an unforgettable day. Head to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom concealed their tombs in the mountains to safeguard their treasures and mummies.

Next, visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, delving into the captivating story of this famous queen and her nephew. Conclude the West Bank tour with a photo stop in front of the colossal Colossi of Memnon. Lunch can be enjoyed at a local restaurant (optional).

Returning to the East Bank, witness the grandeur of Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex built over 2000 years, covering an expansive 63 acres. Capture memorable moments amid its colossal pillars and obelisks.

Finally, transfer to Luxor Hotel, Airport, or Railway station around 3:00 to 4:00 pm, marking the end of this immersive journey through the ancient wonders of Luxor.