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

★4.7(623 reviews)Cairo4 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

Unforgettable Journey in Egypt

I was a little anxious at first because I was on this tour alone, but Mina made me feel very safe. He carefully arranged the schedule and explained with deep knowledge and passion the ruins he visited. Thanks to this, I was able to visit many places I had always wanted to visit. This trip has been a very meaningful and unforgettable experience for me. I really appreciate it. Thank you Mina.

KimikoK48 · Oct 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

History Comes Alive with Mr. Khaled

Our Egyptologist, Mr. Khaled, made every site come alive with his storytelling and deep knowledge of ancient Egypt. We learned so much on this 4-day cruise, from Luxor’s temples to Aswan’s treasures. Transfers and flights were perfectly arranged, making the journey smooth and stress-free. Thank you for such a meaningful and educational experience!

Companion61227133187 · Oct 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Romantic Escape on the Nile

We had an unforgettable 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. The cabin was cozy and comfortable, the food exceeded our expectations, and each temple visit felt like stepping back in time. Watching the sunset from the deck together was pure magic. Highly recommended for couples seeking a relaxing and romantic getaway filled with history. — Thank you all

WilliamOlsson2 · Oct 2025 · via Tripadvisor

4 day/3 night Nile cruise with Abu Simbel & hot air balloon

We have just completed the 4 day/3 night Nile cruise including Abu Simbel & a hot air balloon over the Valley of the kings. The cruise was booked with Go Tours, through Viator. Mohamed could not have been better in both communicating & arranging our requirements & additional tours & travel. We would highly recommend this company. Our boat was the Nile Shama & although a little tired, was excellent. We had a great cabin on the top deck & the food was surprisingly good with excellent service, especially considering how little we had paid. We were also pleased with the very reasonable on-board prices for drinks (150 egp for a beer or glass of wine). We were very lucky that our guide was Talaat Abdo. From the beginning, nothing was too much trouble. His depth of knowledge of the history of the sites delivered with a great sense of humour, made an intensive trip very enjoyable. He assisted many of our group with onward travel and always delivered with what he promised. Don't miss out on Abu Simbel or the hot air balloon, they are highlights we will not forget. Be prepared, you are packing a 7 day itinerary into 4 days, with early starts but ample time for relaxation. Sailing down the Nile, particularly at night was magical. We highly recommend this cruise, an experience we will never forget.

Susan_G · Oct 2025 · via Viator

Welcoming!

We booked through an Egyptian agency. We are a family of 4 2 adults and 2 children. We either had to be accommodated in a suite for 4 or in 2 cabins side by side or face to face. We asked the agency for confirmation to be sure. Once on board our cabins were allocated to other people and our 2 cabins were not side by side but on each side of the boat separated by the reception. At first Adelrahim told our guide that this was not her problem. So I asked spoke to the Director. The latter did not hesitate to lie to us by telling us at first that there was no cabin available and that it was the fault of my agency that had not made the request. The latter assured me otherwise. It was only then that he offered us 2 bedrooms in the same hallway, one at the back. It's impossible to sleep in this room because of the engines. I advise you not to travel in this boat you will be very ill received by a Director we can not trust because he lies, it is simply shameful!!!

maguini · Oct 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

A great couple of days Aswan to Luxor

Had a great time with our guide Khaled. Food on the boat was great, staff was fantastic. The trip was a lot to fit in a few days, but overall still a good time. Khaled was generally very knowledgeable, but it's definitely good to read up on the temples a before going to know a bit more about what you're looking at. Nearly all the temples were pretty crowded when we visted, but that's just how the cruise timeline seems to work out. Only two real complaints: 1) sometimes we felt pressured and cornered to purchase various add ons for the trip (pretty expected for Egypt), 2) to go breakfasts on the boat were not very good. (despite the restaurant on board being great).

499masonp · Oct 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Good tour!

Great trip- very knowledgeable guide (King Mina) and beautiful places to visit. Boat was good also, not luxury but staff was lovely with our kid and very kind. Lots of hidden costs that we were not aware of and lots of waiting around on tours- but I guess this is the Arab ‘Schwey-schwey’ (slow) way!

Jaimevoyager33 · Oct 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Good trip!

Good, informative tour with Mina who is very knowledgable about Egypt and all of its history! Me and my wife were travelling with our 5 year old and he was very accommodating with him! Thanks Mina!

Jack S · Oct 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Great experience

We had a lot of fun! The tour included several beautiful stops and activities. The ship was clean and the staff was extremely kind. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind too. Would recommend!

R5060RXthomasw · Oct 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Nice stay nine

Enjoy this trip, the food is delicious, and most importantly, the hotel room is very clean, sometimes there are small surprises, make the bedding into a small animal. The guide will explain very detailed, the arrival place has plenty of time to watch the attractions, this time you can enjoy the Egyptian culture on the way, and you can relax on the boat, a happy trip👍🏻

Quest21601780678 · Oct 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

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