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5 Day Nile Cruise in Luxor to Aswan and Balloon Ride Abu Simbel

By Nile Prince Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$664 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Experience the ultimate journey through ancient Egypt on this 5-day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Sail along the timeless Nile River while exploring iconic temples, royal tombs, and legendary monuments. Enjoy a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank at sunrise and visit the world-famous Abu Simbel Temples. This all-inclusive cruise combines comfort, culture, and history with guided sightseeing, meals, and onboard accommodation. Perfect for travellers seeking a complete Egypt experience, this tour delivers unforgettable moments from Luxor to Aswan in luxury and style.

Highlights
5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor West Bank
Visit Karnak & Luxor Temples
Explore Edfu, Kom Ombo & Philae Temples
Day trip to Abu Simbel Temples
Full-board accommodation onboard
Professional Egyptology guide
Scenic sailing along the Nile River

Activity location

  • Luxor
    • Luxor, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Luxor
    • Luxor, Egypt

Check availability

Accommodation Only

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Includes 2-night Nile cruise accommodation with meals. Does not include guide, transfers, or entrance fees.
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$664.33 x 1 AdultNZ$664.33
Total
Price is NZ$664.33
Until Fri, 22 May

Guide + Transfer +Cruise

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Guide + Transfer +Cruise
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$834.67 x 1 AdultNZ$834.67
Total
Price is NZ$834.67
Until Fri, 22 May

Guide+Transfer+Tickets+Cruise

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English

Includes guide, transfers, all entrance tickets for listed sites, and cruise accommodation.
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$1,005.01 x 1 AdultNZ$1,005.01
Total
Price is NZ$1,005.01
Until Fri, 22 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sightseeing and guided tours at all listed temples and sites
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees (if selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All meals on board (breakfast, lunch, dinner as per itinerary)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    4-night accommodation on 5-star Nile cruise
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hot Air Balloon ride ( included in package)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All service charges and taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for guides, drivers, and cruise staff

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Luxor – Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Nile Cruise

Luxor

  • 1h
Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel or airport in Luxor and transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise ship. After check-in and lunch on board, start your exploration of ancient Thebes, the world’s greatest open-air museum.

Temple of Karnak

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
First, visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious structures ever built, featuring towering columns, sacred lakes, and detailed hieroglyphs dedicated to Amun-Ra.

Luxor Temple

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully located in the heart of the city and connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.

Luxor

After sightseeing, return to your cruise for dinner and overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 2: Hot Air Balloon – West Bank Tour

  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Nile Cruise

Luxor hot air balloon

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Early morning, enjoy an unforgettable hot air balloon experience over Luxor. Witness the sunrise illuminating the Nile, green farmlands, and ancient monuments from above.

Valley of the Kings

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
After landing, return to the cruise for breakfast. Later, explore the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the royal burial grounds and admire the grandeur of ancient tombs carved into the desert cliffs.

Temple of Hatshepsut

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece set against dramatic limestone mountains.

Edfu

Continue navigation to Edfu and overnight aboard the cruise.

Colossi of Memnon

  • 30m
End the tour at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the cruise.

Edfu

Lunch and sailing towards Edfu while enjoying scenic Nile views. Dinner onboard.

Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Nile Cruise

Temple of Horus

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
After breakfast, visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. Travel by horse carriage from the dock to the temple and explore its massive pylons, sanctuaries, and detailed carvings depicting ancient rituals.

Kom Ombo

Return to the cruise and sail towards Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch onboard.

Temple of Kom Ombo

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
In the afternoon, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two gods: Sobek and Horus the Elder. The temple is symmetrically designed with fascinating medical carvings and crocodile mummies. After the visit, continue sailing to Aswan with dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 4: Aswan High Dam & Philae Temple

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Nile Cruise

Aswan High Dam

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
After breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing tour. First, visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s flooding and generates electricity for Egypt.

Temple of Philae

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue to the enchanting Philae Temple, located on an island and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Reach the temple by motorboat and explore its beautifully preserved columns and sacred sanctuaries surrounded by Nile waters. Return to the cruise for lunch and relaxation.

Aswan

Enjoy free time in Aswan in the evening, with dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 5: Abu Simbel Temples – Departure

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Abu Simbel Temples

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket not included
Early morning departure for a guided excursion to the legendary Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites. Carved into the mountainside by Ramses II, the temples are famous for their colossal statues and remarkable solar alignment. Explore both the Great Temple and the Temple of Queen Nefertari.

Aswan

  • 30m
check-out from the cruise. Transfer to Aswan airport, train station, or hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Nile journey.

Location

Activity location

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    Luxor
    • Luxor, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Luxor
    • Luxor, Egypt

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