From Hurghada: 2-Night Nile cruise to Aswan& Hot Air Balloon 2-Night Nile cruise - Standard boat
ID: GYG447889-804968
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
3 days
Description
Start your adventure with Pick up from your hotel in Hurghada & Sail from Luxor to Aswan. See sights including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, and the iconic Abu Simbel.
From Hurghada: 2 Night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Day 1:
Our delegate will pick up you from your hotel in Hurghada at about 12:15 am.
After pick-up from your hotel, drive to Luxor and start your journey in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Relax in comfort as you travel to explore the most important historical monuments in Luxor.
Upon arrival in Luxor in the early morning,. You’ll then enjoy a hot air balloon ride for 45: 60 minutes to watch the sun come up over the archaeological sites of Luxor.
Next, head to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Here you will explore the 3 most important tombs and see the walls full of hieroglyphs.
Your guide will then take you to the most important temple of the complex, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. The temple consists of three floors with open balconies built of limestone, with statues of the god Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut.
Next, See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon
You’ll then head to the east bank to visit the biggest temple in Luxor, It's the Karnak Temple. dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
Finally, you will board on the cruise ship
Day 2:
After breakfast, take a horse carriage ride to visit the Temple of Edfu Horus. Marvel at these well-preserved religious palaces and the imposing sandstone structures of Horus. Return to the boat for lunch, before heading out once again to see the Kom Ombo Temple. Learn about the structures of the temple and why it was built in honor of two great Nile divinities.
Day 3:
After an early morning check out from the boat and take the breakfast box with you before being picked up to visit the Abu Simbel temple. On this small-group tour, you will also discover the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari. These twin temples were built from the mountainside in the 13th century BC under the dynasty of Pharaoh Ramesses II. Finish the tour around 2.30 PM and then you can stay in Aswan & be dropped off anywhere in Aswan or you can have a private transfer back to Hurghada for free
Highlights
- Sail to Aswan along the Nile River on a 5-star boat
- Admire the natural landscapes and small Egyptian villages along the river
- Explore the iconic temples in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings
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.