From Luxor: 5 nights/6 days cruise to Aswan with Balloon Deluxe Cruise Ship
ID: GYG455896-O-817013
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
6 days
Description
Sail along the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan on a scenic 6-days boat trip. See sights in Luxor and Aswan such as the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Luxor temple and Karnak Temple
Day 1:
Our representative comes to pick you up from your hotel in Luxor in the morning to visit the eastern mainland with your professional guide and start visiting Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, it was dedicated to god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu
After that, enjoy a wonderful felucca tour and spend the best time in the Nile
After that, you will be accommodated in your cabin on the boat and lunch at around 1 pm (take some rest tomorrow, the famous balloon flight)
Day 2 :
Early in the morning (and don't forget to take your breakfast with you) our representative comes to take you to go to a hot air balloon flight.Experience an unforgettable 45-80 minute hot air balloon flight at a height of over 1500 feet in the sky. Marvel at the historical sites from the sky.
After landing. Your professional guide will be waiting for you to visit the western mainland and start visiting the Valley of the Kings , also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings.
Then, head to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Located opposite the city of Luxor, it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Marvel at 3 massive terraces that rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari
Then, move to the colossi of Memnon where you'll see the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon. Finally back to the boat for lunch and sailing.
Day 3:
After breakfast, our representative will be waiting for you to continue to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt, in a horse-drawn carriage. After visiting the temple, you’ll return to the cruise ship To complete the sailing, the guide will be waiting for you to visit Kom Ombo Temple , unique due to its dedication to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek and the falcon-headed god, Horus the Elder.
Day 4:
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.
And finally return back to the boat for lunch.
Day 5:
After breakfast you will visit to The Nubian village in Aswan is a tourist destination and a shrine for tourists of all nationalities.. Then you will return back to the boat for lunch.
Day 6:
In the early morning, surrender your room and take breakfast with you. Put your bags at the reception, and our representative comes to take you with a small group to Abu Simbel, the second largest temple in the world. 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.
Highlights
- Sail to Aswan along the Nile River on a 5-star boat
- Admire the natural landscapes and small Egyptian villages along the river
- Enjoy delicious Egyptian meals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.