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

★4.7(623 reviews)Aswan4 daysPickup availableFree cancellation
4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon
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Overview

Experience Egypt’s ancient history with a Nile cruise. Journeying between Aswan and Luxor allows you to relax while soaking in the picturesque scenery of the Nile Valley. You'll also have the chance to visit legendary sites, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Philae Temple, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Abu Simbel Temple, and many more historical treasures

What's included

  • Hot air balloon ride with a flight certificate
  • Visit to Abu Simbel Temple in a small group setting (Shared Tour)
  • Experienced, qualified tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • 3-night stay aboard a 5-star cruise boat
  • Breakfast
  • Horse-drawn carriage or Bus Ride in Edfu, including a visit to the Horus Temple
  • All transfers to and from the temples

Not included

  • Tipping (Recommended - 10 US$ pe rperson per night for the Boat Crew, Drivers and Tour Guide))
  • Entrance Fees to all sites and Temples mentioned

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather or any other reason, you will be refunded with 25 USD per person.
  • Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
  • Children under the age of 6 years are not allowed for the balloon trip.
  • Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays.
  • We drop off all our customers to Luxor east bank hotels and available to drive them to Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person at the end of the Cruise Trip
  • We pick up all our guests from Aswan east bank hotels and available to pick up from west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person
  • For Trips starts on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, The visit of Abu Simbel temples will be skipped and replaced by Habu Temple visit in Luxor
  • All bookings for 3 persons, will be accommodated in 1 Cabin (Room)
  • For bookings of 2 adults and 2 children aged between 2 and 11.99 years, one triple room (with three beds) will be provided.
  • The horse carriage experience to Edfu Temple may not always be guaranteed and could be subject to change due to safety considerations

Cancellation policy

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

Traveller reviews

4.7★623 reviews

Good but not excellent

Beautiful cruise with varied and good food. Excellent guide and incredible visits. However, the boat could use a little love as it is outdated compared to the others. Clearly not a 5-star experience. Also, the hot air balloon ride did not take place. Very disappointing. We were told that there are no hot air balloons in June, July, and August because it is too hot. So we paid for nothing for the tour. Very disappointing.

Kareen_N · Jun 2026 · via Viator · Translated

Mina is awesome! Some more info:

Our guide Mina was excellent — good with time management, keeping the group connected, and making the experience enjoyable overall. He is a very social, friendly, and kind person. The timeline did feel rushed. Expect wake-up calls as early as 4:00 AM. Budget accordingly: as of June 2026, admission fees run about 4,900 EGP, plus $10 USD/day for crew tips, plus a separate tip for your guide if desired. A few annoyances: some stops turned into sales pitches at local shops. On the ship, water is 120 LE per 1.5L bottle, laundry is expensive, and you’ll get approached onboard and pestered to buy massages and souvenirs. The food is okay, but isn’t anything impressive. Overall it was a great experience, just go in with realistic expectations.

haydenh750 · Jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Awesome sites and a great tour guide

This was a wonderful cruise that took us to all the sites we hoped to see. Rooms were comfortable and A/C worked well. Drinks on board were affordable and there was a good variety of offerings. The food on the boat was great, and our tour guide Carlos was exceptional. He did a great job of managing the group, made sure we got to see all the fine details of each site, and maximized our time to be able to see everything. He arranged all of our tickets and transportation in a way that made the experience seamless. He even stepped in to help us handle getting a refund for a portion of an excursion that had to be canceled by the tour operator. In all a great experience and I would recommend this boat and Carlos to anyone looking to see the ancient sites in Egypt. Just come prepared to get up early and to walk a lot!

jsbQ8516MG · Jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Nile cruise with Mina

We spent 4 unforgettable days on a Nile cruise, visiting incredible temples every day. Our guide, Mina, was exceptional—kind, attentive to every detail, and incredibly knowledgeable. The information he shared at each temple was fascinating, and he always managed to make us laugh. We had the most wonderful group, and by the end of the trip, we felt like a family. These were truly the best 4 days of our journey, and I highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Egypt. If possible, ask for Mina as your guide—you won't regret it! 😊

Happiness44810941993 · Jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Nile cruise

I had an amazing 4-day Nile cruise, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Mina. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Egyptian history and explained everything in an interesting and easy-to-understand way. Mina was also very friendly, funny, and always made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. His passion for the history and culture of Egypt really brought all the sites to life. From the temples to the daily activities on the cruise, everything was organized perfectly. I learned so much while having a great time. I highly recommend Mina to anyone visiting Egypt. He made our Nile cruise unforgettable. Thank you, Mina, for such a wonderful experience!

franbT1107ID · Jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Nice Nice river Cruise along the nile

An unforgettable experience on the Nile thanks to khaled al saadi and all the crew in the ship. So khaled and the crew ,both were always very nice and helpful. Excellent service, professionalism, and warmth. Good knowledge of Ancient Egyptian history. Always puntual. On top of that, the organization for all the excursions (Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan) was interesting and enjoyable., looking out for every single detail for the group, and giving us the best tips. highly recommended!!

yanio316 · Jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Pleasant cruise.

It was really great. The air conditioning worked well, the food was good with a lot of variety, and the staff was very kind. The pool is small but nice, and the atmosphere is very relaxing. The only negative thing to mention is that the beds are hard and the boat is a bit old. The guide, Kaleb, is very kind and helpful.

camilledH1329ND · Jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Niles Cruise

The cruise was super cool with the pool as well as the food and the beds. I enjoyed the movies that were shown. The guide Khaled was very interesting. I was able to understand everything about the temples.

N4845DGalexandred · Jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Interesting, warm, magical.

A very beautiful cruise. An excellent guide. Khaled was knowledgeable and helpful. The food was very good and varied. The activities were very interesting. The boat could use a little refreshing!

Resort31383238743 · Jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Excellent cruise

It was excellent, the food was good and the room was perfect! Khaled our guide was the best, so kind and caring of everyone, would recommend 100%!

M6134OJantoined · Jun 2026 · via Tripadvisor

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