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4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon and Abu Simbel

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From Luxor to Aswan
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Egypt Gift Tours
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Luxor

    Start point
    Luxor, Luxor, Egypt (Luxor airport, Luxor train station or Luxor east bank hotels, 07:00 - 12:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (5 star deluxe cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karnak temple - guided tour of the Great Hypo-style Hall, columns and obelisks
    • Visit Luxor temple - see ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features, obelisk and statues
    Landmarks
    Karnak temple
    Luxor temple
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  2. Day 2

    Luxor West Bank - Edfu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (5 star deluxe cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride over Luxor west bank - 35 to 40 minutes
    • Visit Valley of the Kings - explore tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs
    • Visit Mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari
    • Photo stop at the statues of Memnon
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari
    Statues of Memnon
    Esna Lock
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  3. Day 3

    Edfu - Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board followed by folkloric party)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (5 star deluxe cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Horse carriage ride to visit Temple of Horus at Edfu
    • Visit Temple of Horus at Edfu - guided tour of the most complete Egyptian temple
    • Visit Kom Ombo - the unique double temple of Sobek and Horus
    Landmarks
    Temple of Horus at Edfu
    Kom Ombo
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  4. Day 4

    Aswan - Abu Simbel - Philae Temple - Aswan

    End point
    Aswan, Aswan, Egypt (Aswan airport, Aswan train station or aswan east bank hotles, 17:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast box)

    Included Activities

    • Abu Simbel trip (sharing a group in a bus or minibus)
    • Visit rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel
    • Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Philae Temple (Greco-Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis) by motorboat
    • Italian, Japanese, German, or French speaking tour guide (extra 200$ USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel
    Philae Temple
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  • 5 star deluxe cruise

    Berth / Cabin
    Days 1, 2, 3

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    Very good to the Egyptian museum, the mosques at Cairo citadel and the old bazaar. Our guide Mohamed was very...
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    Josephine

    Asked on February 24th, 2026

    Can you tell me what the average cost for admission is to each of the sites/stops that our guide will be taking us to.

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    • Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written February 2026

      You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing by credit card or visa card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in Egyptian money cash.

      Here is a list of all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the 3 Nights cruise+Abu Simbel itinerary per person:
      -High Dam 200 eg.pound per person in Egyptian money cash
      -Philae temple 550 eg.pounds
      -Abu Simbel 822 eg.pounds
      -Kom Ombo temple 450 eg.pounds
      -Edfu temple 550 eg.pounds
      -Karnak temple 600 eg.pounds
      -Luxor temple 500 eg.pounds
      -V.of the kings 750 eg.pounds+ 20 eg.pounds for the mini-train
      -Hatshepsut temple 440 eg.pounds+ 20 eg.pounds for the mini-train
      Total 4902 eg.pounds per person
      Motorboat to Philae temple 650 eg.pounds in cash for the group from 1 to 7

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      Josephine

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      Does the cruise provide an opportunity to buy all entrance fees on the boat in a one time purchase or do we need to pay at every stop of the trip

    • Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written February 2026

      You can buy the tickets upon arrival at each site or online but I recommend you buying them according to the sechelude recommended by the tour guide. Because for any circumistances, there might be a change in the visits order

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    Melanie

    Asked on November 7th, 2025

    Would like to book the 4-day Nile Cruise for 2 adults and 2 children (9 and 11). Could you confirm: German-speaking Egyptologist guide for entire tour? Family cabin or two interconnecting cabins? Hot air balloon ride available for children ages 9 and 11? Which ship will be used on 1 April 2026?

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    • Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written November 2025

      Hot air balloon rides are available for children starting from 6 years old. We recommend Wednesday cruises with more guaranteed fixed schedules. We can provide 2 rooms next to each other. Cruise options include 5-star deluxe ships like MS Royal Signature, MS Royal Beau Rivage, MS Royal La Terrace, and MS Ziena Nile Cruise (all renovated in 2024-2025). German-speaking tour guide is available.

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    Lawrence

    Asked on April 9th, 2025

    Could you give us more information on the ship? Will there be a pool on the ship for the children?

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      Lawrence

      Traveler•Written April 2025

      The children are 9, 10, and 11 years old. Could you advise if the child price would be available for them?

    • Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written April 2025

      Yes, the cruise ship has a Swimming pool on the sundeck.

    • Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written April 2025

      Yes, the child price is available for children less than 12 years.

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      Lawrence

      Traveler•Written April 2025

      Is it possible to: not do the Abu Simbel trip (to much for the kids) but do the Philae temple instead?

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      Lawrence

      Traveler•Written April 2025

      To reserve a room on the boat which is in the middle of the boat?

    • Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written April 2025

      On the cruise, you will get 2 rooms

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    Brenda

    Asked on February 28th, 2025

    1. What cruise ship is used? Can I see the pictures and amenities of the Cruise Ship? 2. Are all the tickets to the temples and excursions included in the price? 3. Is there a different tour for Abu Simble? Is that counted in the 4 days or after the 4th day? 4. We will be coming from Hugharda to Luxor via private car. Where can we meet the representative? 5. How do I book through Trouradar or other local travel agencies? What if I have a question during my trip? Who should I contact?

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    • Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written February 2025

      We use 5 star deluxe cruise options, such as:
      MS/ Sameramis 2 Nile Cruise (totally renovated in 2022)
      MS/ Adonis Nile Cruise (totally renovated in 2023)
      MS/ Crown Empror Nile Cruise
      MS/ Crown Jubliee Nile Cruise

      Entrance fees to sightseeing are not included. Here are the fees per person:
      High Dam 200 eg.pound (cash)
      Philae temple 550 eg.pounds
      Abu Simbel 765 eg.pounds
      Kom Ombo temple 450 eg.pounds
      Edfu temple 550 eg.pounds
      Karnak temple 600 eg.pounds
      Luxor temple 500 eg.pounds
      Valley of the Kings 750 eg.pounds

      Abu Simbel tour is in the early morning of day 4 at 4 am.

      We can meet you at Sofitel Winter Palace hotel in Luxor.

      Contact us during the trip at +201000729215.

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