From Aswan: 7-Night Nile River Cruise to Luxor&Balloon&Tours

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ID: GYG448345-805661
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Country: Egypt

Duration: 8 days


Description

Enjoy an 8-day 7-night cruise along the Nile River from Aswan. Visit historical sights such as Philae Temple, the Abu Simbel Temples, and the Valley of the Kings, then enjoy a hot air balloon ride.
Day 1


Get picked up in the morning from your hotel in Aswan. Begin your experience with your professional guide and head off to visit the High Dam which is the world's largest embankment dam, was built across the Nile in Aswan

Next, head to the Incomplete Obelisk which is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan

Visit the Philae Temple which was built during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt’s Greco-Roman Period) by Motor boat.

Finally, you will go to the ship for accommodation and lunch in the early afternoon. At night you will enjoy dinner on board.


Day 2


Rise early in the morning to visit one of the most stunning temple complexes in Egypt, the Abu Simbel Temples. Upon arrival your tour guide escort you around the site, explaining more about its fascinating history.

After finishing, you will return to the ship to have lunch and begin sailing to Kom Ombo. Upon your arrival at Kom Ombo, you will visit the temple on a guided tour. At the end of your day, you will return to the ship for dinner.



Day 3


Early in the morning, after having breakfast, your guide will pick you up to head to Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt, the city was known in the Hellenistic period in Koinē Greek.

Day 4:
You will be picked up in the morning to head to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon

Next, You will have a felucca ride

Finally, our driver will return you to the cruise ship

Day 5:
Wake before sunrise to get ready for your balloon flight, you will get picked up to enjoy a hot air balloon over Luxor’s sky

After finishing the wonderful hot air balloon ride, you will return to the cruise ship

Later, you will be picked up again to Visit Karnak temple and Luxor temple with the tour guide

Finally after finishing, the driver will return you to the cruise ship

Day 6:
It’s the rest day, enjoy the sun onboard the cruise and your cabin facilities

Day 7:
In the morning you will get picked up to Enjoy a tour to Nubian village

After finishing, the driver will return you to your hotel

Day 8:
Check out from your room after breakfast & The driver will come to drop off you

Highlights

  • Treat yourself to a luxurious stay on a boat cruise along the Nile
  • Discover various historic temples and shrines
  • Learn about the religious history of the area

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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.