4 Days Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel Nubian VillageandAir Balloon

4 Days Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel Nubian VillageandAir Balloon

The Beauty of Egypt Upper Nile Valley, is best appreciated from the deck of a Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy the riverside scenery and discover the ancient wonders. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, two stops in the way to visit the Pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Have a chance to visit one of the Nubian families on Soheil Island in Aswan. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast. Note:★Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 12:01 pm. ★the tour ends in Luxor on the last day around 4:00 pm, so evening departure is recommended.

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Nile Cruise & Aswan Tours

Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
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 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

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan.

Day 2: Abu Simbel Temples trip, Navigation & Kom Ombo Temple

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

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Edfu.

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

Stop At: Temple of Horus at Edfu, 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 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4: Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour & departure transfer

Stop At: Qurna Village, Luxor Egypt
Begin around 5:00 am pick up for the incredible trip of 30 to 45 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 sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city(Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.


Duration: 2 minutes

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: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road,, Luxor 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 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor 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.
Finally, transfer to Luxor Hotel, Airport or Railway station.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.