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Nile Odyssey: Luxor - Aswan -Abu Simbel - Hot Air balloon A5 days with tour guided

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Luxor

    Luxor
    Start point
    Luxor International Airport (LXR) مطار الأقصر الدولي, Luxor City, Luxor, Qina 85, Egypt (Welcome Luxor city , We pick up all travelers.pick up available 24 hours ,, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch onboard around 1:00 PM), Dinner (Dinner onboard around 8:00 PM)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Ms.Champllion II Nile River cruise 5* or Similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karnak Temple
    • Visit Luxor Temple
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple
    Luxor Temple
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  3. Day 2

    Luxor to Edfu

    Luxor to Edfu
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast around 7:00 AM), Lunch (Lunch onboard around 1:00 PM), Dinner (Dinner onboard around 8:00 PM)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Ms.Champllion II Nile River cruise 5* or Similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Valley of the Kings
    • Visit Colossi of Memnon
    • Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride in Luxor
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Colossi of Memnon
    Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
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  4. Day 3

    Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

    Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast (Open buffet at Nile cruise at 7:00 AM), Lunch (Open buffet onboard at 1:00 PM including Grilled Chicken, Kofta, rice, salads), Dinner (Open buffet onboard at 8:00 PM)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Ms.Champllion II Nile River cruise 5* or Similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Edfu dedicated to god Horus by horse carriage or bus
    • Visit double temple at Kom Ombo dedicated to god Sobek and god Haroeris
    • Sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo
    • Sailing from Kom Ombo to Aswan
    Landmarks
    Temple of Edfu
    Kom Ombo Temple
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  5. Day 4

    Aswan to Abu Simbel

    Aswan to Abu Simbel
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast box), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Ms.Champllion II Nile River cruise 5* or Similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Abu Simbel
    Landmarks
    Temple of Abu Simbel
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  6. Day 5

    Aswan

    Aswan
    End point
    Aswan Airport, New Toshka, Aswan, Egypt (In the end of the tour your guide will drop you off to Aswan Airport or Aswan rail ways also will assist you , 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit High Dam
    • Visit Unfinished Obelisk
    • Visit Philae Island
    Landmarks
    High Dam
    Unfinished Obelisk
    Philae Island

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4.3
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.2
  • Guide
    3.9
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Dj5.0•May 2026
    Led by Naser
    Naser is highly professional, well-organized, friendly, and genuinely dedicated to giving his guests the best...
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    Reply from: Egypt Direct Tours
    Many thanks, DJ, for an amazing review. Egypt Direct Tours team
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  • Asaph
    Asaph5.0•September 2025
    Led by Naser
    Naser is a good guy and guide with vast knowledge on Egypt.
    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Egypt Direct Tours
    Thanks, Asaph, for your great review Egypt Direct Tours
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  • Lukas2.0•September 2025
    The cruise was okay (although the room had some issues), but the guide was horrible. His English was very basic and...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Egypt Direct Tours
    Hi Lukas Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience with the guide didn't meet your expectations. We're looking into the issues you raised regarding the guide's English proficiency and the accuracy of the information provided. We're committed to ensuring our tours are led by knowledgeable and effective guides, and your comments will help us improve. We're sorry that the guide was a waste of your time and money. We'll use your review to improve our service.
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  • oussama
    oussama4.0•May 2025
    the trip is good, the program is a little bit charged and the shared transport to abu sumble is not good for big men...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Egypt Direct Tours
    Many thanks, Oussama, for your comment, and kindly be informed that we mentioned all details in the itinerary, and you are aware that Abu Simbel is shared. Ahmed El Kadi Tour Opreator
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  • Romane4.0•May 2025
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    Great experience!!!
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Egypt Direct Tours
    Hi Romane We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your positive feedback. Egypt Direct team
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  • Sean
    Sean5.0•September 2024
    Led by Naser
    Tour was very enjoyable and memorable. All arrangements, tour guides and accommodation were so well coordinated and...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Egypt Direct Tours
    Many thanks, Sean for the time to write your experience with Egypt Direct Tours. Ahmed El Kaadi Customer service
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  • Ahmad5.0•November 2023
    i really love this trip with our guide Mohamed. the group is small about 8 person in total. i really enjoy visiting...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Egypt Direct Tours
    Hi Nazir , Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us and look forward to serving you again soon Best Regards Ahmed El Kadi
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  • Nurool
    Nurool5.0•July 2023
    I highly recommend the 5 days Nile cruise guided tour. You will get to visit the iconic temples in Luxor, Aswan and...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Egypt Direct Tours
    Many thanks Nurool for your feedback and we hope to see you again in Egypt. Ahmed El Kadi
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  • Miriam4.0•February 2023
    Great tour though the idea of 4 nights on the Nile is rather deceptive. While it is 4 nights on board the boat, there...
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    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: Egypt Direct Tours
    Hi Miriam Many thanks for your comment and we appreciate your experience with this tour and I must explain what happened on the trip at some times of the year, especially during the seasonal periods. The Nile boat administrations do not allow guides to stay due to the lack of possibility and priority for the guests. Therefore, so that there is no default on our part, we book hotels for the guides according to the program and provide them with a private car. Especially for a transfer to the shrines so that there is no default in the program. Thank you for booking with us
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  • Ioana4.0•October 2022
    For us was the perfect choice.
    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Egypt Direct Tours
    Many thanks for your comment
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    Greg

    Asked on June 1st, 2026

    I am writing to enquire about the facilities available for elderly guests. We would like to make a booking for my grandmother's birthday. However, as she is elderly and has health issues, she needs regular access to the toilet and tires easily. I would like to know how the tours are organised and whether they are suitable for elderly people. I would also like to know if there is a doctor on board in case of any medical issues.

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    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written June 2026

      A professional guide will accompany your group and provide assistance whenever needed during sightseeing and transfers. Regarding restroom facilities, most tourist sites in Egypt have toilet facilities available for visitors. Your guide will also help plan comfort breaks whenever possible. Most of our tours can be adapted for elderly guests; however, we would not recommend the Abu Simbel day trip for your grandmother. The journey involves approximately 350 km each way, with around 4 hours of driving in each direction, which can be quite tiring for elderly travelers. We can arrange an alternative sightseeing day that is more comfortable and enjoyable for her. If you are considering a Nile Cruise, medical assistance is available when needed, and cruise ships can arrange access to doctors in case of any medical emergency. We also recommend that guests travel with appropriate travel insurance.

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    Charles

    Asked on January 13th, 2026

    1. That the vessel and the cabin is likely to be the one stated on the booking 2. What rating the ship will be (standard, deluxe, superior deluxe or luxury) 3. That the room will be overlooking the nile

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      Charles

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      1. That the cabin will have a double bed (being booking a private double) and not two singles please.
      2. That the advertisement ion a private guide means myself and my travel companion will have our own guide for just the two of us, not as park of a larger group.

    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written January 2026

      1-The vessel and cabin are likely to remain as stated on the booking. We will notify you immediately if any operational changes occur, and we have the right to change the Nile Cruise if something happens with the same category.

      2-This is a shared group tour with a maximum of 14 participants. However, we guarantee departures with a minimum of just 2 people. This means that if no other bookings are made for your dates, you and your travel partner will enjoy a private tour with your guide at no extra cost.

      3- The Cabin will be overlooking the Nile\u00a0
      4- The cabin can be a double/Twin bed with a private bathroom

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    Stephen

    Asked on September 24th, 2025

    I would like to clarify which ship will be operating this departure. Could you please confirm if MS Farah is scheduled for this sailing? If not, could you let me know which ships are in your pool for that date, and whether it is possible to secure MS Farah specifically at the quoted rate?

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    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written September 2025

      Our Nile River cruise subject to this itinerary and cost is Ms/ Kelos or Ms/ Royal Elite Or Similar 5*****. MS Farah is avaliable but the cost will be different around 1320 USD per person

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      Stephen

      Traveler•Written September 2025

      Can you provide me with price quotations for MS Farah and MS Royal Elite, departing 6 April 2026 for 5 days/4 night Nile Odyssey and is it possible to book either of these specific ships via your website?

    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written September 2025

      Ms/ Royal Elite is available on 06 April and you can book it via oour website on Tour Radar. Regarding to Ms/ Farah if you are intaersting we can book it and you can pay the difference charge.

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      Stephen

      Traveler•Written September 2025

      We do prefer the MS Farah, but can you kindly quote me the exact price for 2 pax sharing 1 cabin departing 6 April 2026 for 5 days/4 night Nile Odyssey

    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written September 2025

      We sent email to Ms/ Farah regarding to your date 06 April, to check the sapce, we will expecting to reply 72 Hours, once i received it, will send to you.

    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written September 2025

      Ms/ Farah not available on 06 April

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    Daxou

    Asked on April 1st, 2025

    What is the cost for flights from Cairo to Luxor?

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    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written April 2025

      For a tour that includes flights, the overall price would be around 1500 USD.

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    Brooke

    Asked on March 26th, 2025

    Could you please confirm the location and time of boarding in Luxor? Also, could you let me know approximately what time we arrive in Aswan?

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    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written March 2025

      You can arrive from 7:00 Am to 12:00 Midday, so you can choose which available flight, will end in Aswan around 2:00 Pm

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    Jorge

    Asked on February 7th, 2025

    Can you please advise on the quote for Abu Simbel trip?

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    Joy

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    How much per person for the balloon flight?

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    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written February 2025

      The price per person is 125 USD for first trip to watch the Sunrise and as you are 2 persons will get 10% discount if you will book before 15 Feb 2025

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    Suzanne

    Asked on February 1st, 2025

    Can you arrange transportation from Sohag to Luxor?

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    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written February 2025

      Yes, we can arrange a pick-up from Sohag to Luxor for an additional fee of 30 USD per person.

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    Ana

    Asked on November 11th, 2024

    Need information about the distances to get to and from the sites as mobility is an issue for both me and my travelling partner. I use a cane and at times a walker. My concern is that we may not be able to negotiate the amount of walking required. Please advise whether this tour is possible for us.

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    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written November 2024

      The distance is not long and we can offer you a wheel chair, but for Abu Simbel is to hard for you as distance between Aswan to Abu Simbel is 350 Km. so we can adjust Abu Simbel and rest of itinerary will running smoothly

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    Raymond

    Asked on November 9th, 2024

    I want to know if you can book air tickest from & to cairo? How much these ticktes will cost?

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    • Egypt Direct ToursOperator•Written November 2024

      we can help you to book a flight Cairo/Luxor/Aswan/Cairo is around 250 USD round trip per person

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