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Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Shared Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Balloon

By Journey To Egypt
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$812 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Enjoy a scenic Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, featuring 5-star accommodation, full-board dining, and onboard entertainment. Guided by a local tour guide, experience Egypt's most iconic ancient sites on shared tours, including Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, as well as a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank.
Cruise Highlights: Overnights in Aswan, Edfu, and Luxor
Key Sites: Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut
Onboard Amenities: Swimming pool, afternoon tea, evening entertainment

Activity location

  • Temple of Philae
    • Island of Agilika
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

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4 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan Luxor Abu Simbel and Balloon Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$811.90 x 2 AdultsNZ$1,623.80
Total
Price is NZ$1,623.80
Until Sun, 16 Nov

What's included, what's not

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    Air-Conditioned Transport: Throughout the tour
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    3 Nights in 5-Star Nile Cruise
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    Meet and Assist: Upon arrival and departure
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    Local Tour Guide: English-speaking guide for all excursions
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    Hot Air Balloon Ride: Sunrise flight over Luxor’s West Bank
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    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as specified in the itinerary
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    Group Tour to Abu Simbel: Shared group excursion
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    Onboard Drinks and Water
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    Service charge: For cruise staff, guides, and drivers
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    Entry fees to all sites listed in the itinerary

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Temple of Philae
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, train station, or your hotel in Aswan—we can pick you up from any of these locations—you will be greeted by your Journey To Egypt tour guide, holding a sign with your name for a smooth, hassle-free experience. Your Nile Cruise adventure begins with a visit to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on the scenic Agilika Island. Accessible only by boat, the temple is renowned for its blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences.
Unfinished Obelisk
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Next, explore the ancient granite quarries and the impressive Unfinished Obelisk, offering insight into Egypt’s stonemasonry. You’ll then board your Nile cruise boat for check-in and lunch. Later, take a relaxing felucca sail around the Aswan islands while enjoying a Scenic Sundowner as the sun sets over the Nile. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Abu Simbel and Cruise To Kom Ombo (Sharing Tour)
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket not included
Start your day early with an excursion to Abu Simbel, home to the majestic twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. These temples were relocated to avoid flooding from the Aswan High Dam and stand as a testament to ancient Egyptian engineering.
Temple of Kom Ombo
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
After returning to Aswan, your Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor continues as you sail towards Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Explore the ancient crocodile mummies and learn about ancient Egyptian medical practices. Back onboard, enjoy the scenic views as your Nile Cruise sails towards Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple and Cruise To Luxor
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Temple of Horus
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
In the morning, visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god. This temple is one of Egypt’s best-preserved sites and offers a glimpse into ancient religious practices.
Temple of Karnak
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue your journey to Luxor, where you’ll visit the magnificent Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes in the world. Stroll through the Great Hypostyle Hall and explore the fascinating hieroglyphs that have adorned its columns for centuries.
Luxor Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
End the day with a visit to the Luxor Temple, an awe-inspiring monument that showcases the grandeur of ancient Egypt. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Hot Air Balloon Ride Luxor & West Bank
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Ballooning over Luxor Hot Air Balloon
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
On the final day, start with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the ancient Theban landscape
Valley of the Kings
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
After the balloon ride, explore the ancient sites on the West Bank. Begin with the Valley of the Kings, the famous burial site of many Egyptian pharaohs, where you’ll have the chance to see intricately decorated tombs, including that of Tutankhamun.
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple built for Egypt’s only female pharaoh, with a design that blends seamlessly into the cliffs.
Colossi of Memnon
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The tour concludes with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that are the last remnants of Amenhotep III’s once-grand mortuary temple. After breakfast and check-out, you’ll be transferred to Luxor train station, airport, or your chosen hotel by 1 pm.

Location

Activity location

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    Temple of Philae
    • Island of Agilika
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

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