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5-day luxury Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel

Embark on a 5-day luxury Nile cruise from Luxor, including a hot air balloon ride and a visit to Abu Simbel. Experience the best of Egypt's ancient wonders.

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About 5-day luxury Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel

Embark on a 5-day luxury Nile cruise from Luxor, including a hot air balloon ride and a visit to Abu Simbel. Experience the best of Egypt's ancient wonders.

5-day luxury Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel

Overview

Experience the timeless beauty of the Nile Valley on a 5-Day Luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, combining Egypt's most spectacular ancient temples with the comfort of a premium Nile cruise. This carefully designed itinerary begins in Luxor, the world's greatest open-air museum, with visits to the magnificent Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Hatshepsut.

Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, offering breathtaking aerial views of the Nile, ancient temples, agricultural fields, and the West Bank. Continue sailing south aboard your luxury Nile cruise, stopping at the beautifully preserved Temple of Edfu and the dramatic Temple of Kom Ombo before arriving in Aswan.

The journey concludes with an included private or guided excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt's most extraordinary ancient monuments. With comfortable accommodation aboard a luxury Nile cruise, professional Egyptologist guides, private transfers, sightseeing, and carefully organized daily excursions, this itinerary is ideal for travelers looking for a sophisticated and memorable way to discover ancient Egypt.

All Meals Included

Nile Cruise Details

Cruise / Boat: 5-day luxury Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan with Balloon Ride

Rating: 5 ★

Duration(s): 5 Days / 4 Nights

Route: Luxor / Aswan

Sailing Schedule: Saturday / Monday / Thursday from Luxor

Languages: English · German · French

All Inclusive: Yes

Tour Type: Private

Cruise Schedule & Departures

Saturday / Monday / Thursday

Luxor → Aswan

Places You'll Visit / Sailing Route

Luxor

Embarkation

Aswan

Disembarkation

5-day luxury Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel Itinerary

Explore day-by-day sailing schedules and guided tours for each duration option.

5 Days / 4 Nights

Your luxury Nile cruise adventure begins in Luxor. After meeting your Egypt Tour Pro representative, you will board your luxury Nile cruise and complete check-in.

After lunch aboard the cruise, begin exploring Luxor's spectacular East Bank with your private Egyptologist guide.

Visit Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious complex in Egypt. Walk through its impressive columns, monumental gateways, sacred lake, and the famous Great Hypostyle Hall.

Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the evening. The temple was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and was connected to Karnak Temple by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes.

Return to the cruise ship for dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Overnight: Luxury Nile Cruise in Luxor

Meals Included

Lunch & dinner

Wake early for one of the most memorable experiences of your Egypt vacation: an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
After an early transfer to the West Bank, cross the Nile by motorboat and arrive at the balloon take-off area. As the balloon rises above the landscape, enjoy panoramic views of the Nile, Luxor's temples, green agricultural fields, desert mountains, and ancient monuments.
After landing, continue your West Bank sightseeing tour.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal necropolis where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. Explore several beautifully decorated royal tombs.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, built for one of ancient Egypt's most remarkable female pharaohs.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Return to the cruise for breakfast and begin sailing south toward Edfu.

Enjoy lunch and the beautiful scenery of villages, farmland, and desert landscapes along the Nile.
Dinner and overnight aboard the cruise.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Meals Included

Breakfast Lunch & dinner

Enjoy breakfast aboard your luxury Nile cruise before visiting the magnificent Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt.
The temple was dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, and features impressive pylons, reliefs, courtyards, and sanctuaries.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo.
After lunch, visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Explore the temple's fascinating reliefs and learn about ancient Egyptian medicine, mythology, and religious traditions.

Return to the cruise and sail toward Aswan.
Enjoy dinner and an evening aboard the ship while cruising through the Nile Valley.

Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan

Meals Included

Breakfast Lunch & dinner

our representative comes to take you with a small group to Abu Simbel, the second largest temple in the world. Abu Simbel is a truly remarkable archaeological site in Egypt, renowned for its two massive rock-cut temples built by Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC.
• The site consists of the Great Temple, dedicated to Ramesses II and the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, and the Small Temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Ramesses II's beloved wife, Nefertari.
• The Great Temple is famous for its four colossal statues of Ramesses II that guard the entrance.
• The Small Temple features statues of both Ramesses II and Nefertari. And finally return back to the Cruise for lunch. optional Nubian Village
Activities

Overnight: Nile Cruise / Aswan

Meals Included

Breakfast Lunch & dinner

In the early morning, surrender your room and take breakfast with you. Put your bags at the reception After breakfast, prepare for a visit to the High Dam, Obelisk and Philae Temple. You will start your visit to the High Dam, is one of the world’s largest embankment dams, which was built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. Then to Philae Temple, itself has a remarkable story.
Due to regular flooding in the early 20th century, a special project was carried out by UNESCO to transport the temple stone by stone to its current site on an island in the Nile River. Upon your arrival, your guide will be waiting for you, then return to the boat around 2 pm to take your bag from the reception, then deliver you to your place in Aswan.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Pricing & Packages

Choose your preferred accommodation level and season. Prices are quoted per person in US Dollars unless otherwise stated.

Luxury Accommodations

May to August

From: $1,150

Triple Cabin

USD $1,150

per adult in a triple share cabin

Double Cabin

USD $1,250

per adult in a double share cabin

Single Cabin

USD $1,650

per adult in a single share cabin

September to April

From: $1,650

Triple Cabin

USD $1,650

per adult in a triple share cabin

Double Cabin

USD $1,810

per adult in a double share cabin

Single Cabin

USD $2,310

per adult in a single share cabin

Important Information & Cruise Policies

Booking & Deposit

A deposit is required to guarantee your cabin reservation.

Children Policy

0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge 2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 child in one room).

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Your Journey

4 nights accommodation aboard a luxury Nile cruise.
Full-board accommodation during the cruise.
All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary.
Private transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Abu Simbel Temples excursion.
Entrance fees to all mentioned sightseeing locations.
Entrance fees to all mentioned sightseeing locations.
Meet-and-assist service by Egypt Tour Pro representatives.
Bottled water during sightseeing tours.

Not Included

Domestic flights unless specifically requested.
Personal expenses.
Drinks and beverages aboard the cruise.
Tipping for guides, drivers, and cruise staff.
Any sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary.
Optional activities not listed as included.
Personal laundry or telephone expenses.
Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor.

Cruise Facilities & Ship Amenities

WiFi

Swimming Pool

Air Conditioning

Private Bathroom with Shower

TV / Satellite Channels

Mini Bar

Lounge & Sun Bar

Dining Room / Restaurant

Sun Deck & Pergolas

Gymnasium / Fitness Center

Panoramic Windows

Safety Deposit Box

Tour Highlights

- Luxury 5-day / 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan - Luxury 5-day / 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor - Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor
- Explore the spectacular Valley of the Kings - Explore the spectacular Valley of the Kings
- Visit the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut - Visit the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut
- Discover Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple - Discover Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- Visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Edfu - Visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Edfu
- Explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple - Explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple
- Visit Philae Temple in Aswan - Visit Philae Temple in Aswan
- See the Unfinished Obelisk - See the Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit the impressive Abu Simbel Temples - Visit the impressive Abu Simbel Temples
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide - Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Private air-conditioned transportation during sightseeing - Private air-conditioned transportation during sightseeing
- Full-board accommodation aboard a luxury Nile cruise - Full-board accommodation aboard a luxury Nile cruise
- Enjoy scenic sailing along the Nile Valley - Enjoy scenic sailing along the Nile Valley

Places You'll Visit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor is included in this itinerary and is scheduled on Day 2, subject to suitable weather and aviation conditions.

Yes. The Abu Simbel Temples excursion is included on the final day of the itinerary.

The sightseeing and transfers can be arranged privately with your Egyptologist guide, while the cruise accommodation is aboard the selected luxury Nile cruise vessel.

Balloon flights are dependent on weather, wind conditions, aviation regulations, and the local operator's safety decision. The flight can only operate when conditions are considered safe.

Yes. The itinerary can be customized with additional hotel nights in Luxor or Aswan, private transfers, domestic flights, additional sightseeing, or other Egypt tours.

On the final day, you will visit Abu Simbel and then return to Aswan for your onward transfer to your hotel, airport, railway station, or another requested destination.

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5-day luxury Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel

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