3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Nile Cruise&Aswan Tours

Pass By: Aswan Railway Station, Entrance of Sharia As Souq, Aswan Egypt
Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, railway station or hotel to be transferred by A/C car to your 5 star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch.

Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.

Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan 1, Aswan 1240271 Egypt
Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to Goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for Lunch.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nubian Village, This is a Village and does not have a web-site, Aswan Egypt
Relax a bit after lunch then, down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian families houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide.
Duration: 3 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan

Day 2: Abu Simbel Temples&Kom OmboTemple

Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
Around 4:30,your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip(sharing a group) ,to visit one of  the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the cruise by noon to have your lunch and navigation heading to Kom Ombo city.
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Arrive at Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.
Duration: 1 hour

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Edfu

Day 3: Edfu Temple& Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)

Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
After your breakfast, experience Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise. Relax on deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on sundeck.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Late in the afternoon,arrive at your cruise dock,to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor.where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show.Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 1 hour

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Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor

Day 4: Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour&departure transfer

Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Begin around 5:30 to 6 am pick up for the incredible trip of 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country's landscape and famous landmarks. Enjoy the sun illuminating the sky of the open air museum city(Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discover her beautiful temple and her attractive story with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunch time in a local restaurant (optional).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Karnak, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Luxor International Airport, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85955, Egypt
Transfer to Luxor Hotel/Airport or Railway station.

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No accommodation included on this day.

• 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
• 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky
• All transfers/Pickup and drop off service by A/C. vehicle .
• Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
• Sharing a group in a bus or minibus to Abu Simbel.
• 3x Breakfast
• 3x Dinner
• 3x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 3 nights
• Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon

• Any optional Tours if required or Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
• Water or Beverages during the meals or Wifi on the cruise. (extra charge)
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sightseeing.
• Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc.
• Motorboat to Philae Temple.
• It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
• It is available to transfer Travelers to Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.

• Infants must sit on laps
• Near public transportation
• Stroller accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• A child from 5 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.(full payment).
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
• A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
• Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.
• If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
• Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays.
• Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated.We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.
• Camera is not allowed for the balloon trip, but you can use your cellphone to take pictures.
• If the balloon cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ per person.
• If Abu Simbel Trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ per person.
• If the Nubian Village cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ per person.
• An evening departure on the last day is recommended as the tour ends in Luxor around 4pm.
• It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
• Our drop off location in Luxor after the tour on the last day can be at Luxor Airport, train or hotels in Luxor east bank
• It is available to transfer Travelers to their Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.
• You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.
• Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
• If you want to have your own room, then book for a single person.
• If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
• If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person.
• The cruise options for Sundays and Thursdays start sailing to Kom Ombo in the early morning of day 3 around 5 am. We will do all the excursions mentioned in the itinerary but in different order according to the cruise schedule. 
• Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 10:00 am.
• The tour ends in Luxor on the last day around 4:00 pm, so evening departure is recommended.
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered
Aswan Airport.
Aswan Railway station.
All hotels, rental apartments in Aswan East Bank.

Airports

• Aswan Airport, Aswan Egypt

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

4 days