Luxor Trip Overview
Enjoy the the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life from the deck of a 5-star Nile Cruise Ship on 5-days, 4 -Nights from Luxor to Aswan. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, stop en the route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. and discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel 285 km from Aswan. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 5 days/4 nights on 5 stars Nile Cruise every Saturday, Monday, Thursday or Friday from Luxor to Aswan. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Luxor, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Balloon Rides
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What to Expect When Visiting Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Enjoy the the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life from the deck of a 5-star Nile Cruise Ship on 5-days, 4 -Nights from Luxor to Aswan. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, stop en the route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. and discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel 285 km from Aswan. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 5 days/4 nights on 5 stars Nile Cruise every Saturday, Monday, Thursday or Friday from Luxor to Aswan. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Transfer to Nile Cruise&Luxor East Bank
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Egypt Lifetime Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport/Railway station or Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Proceed to visit Luxor Temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues. Back to the cruise.Dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor. Note: If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour directly 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor
Day 2: Hot Air Balloon&Luxor West Bank
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Breakfast and start your wonderful day by driving to the West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New kingdom hewn their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Start sailing down the River Nile to cross Esna Lock. Overnight in Edfu.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Edfu
Day 3: Edfu Temple& Kom Ombo Temple
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
After your breakfast, enjoy 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. Back to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Late in the afternoon, stop at Kom Ombo city where to visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides. Continue sailing to Aswan for overnight.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan
Day 4: Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan
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 small 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. Free afternoon, you might like to visit the Nubian village(optional). Dinner on board and Nubian show.Overnight in Aswan.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan
Day 5: Aswan Tour(Philae Temple, High Dam)& Departure Transfer
Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Check out after breakfast. Discover with your guide the highlights of Aswan and listen to the story of the Nubian immigration. 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, you will be Transferred to your Aswan Hotel/Airport or Railway station.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: No accommodation included on this day.
