Overview
This 5-day journey offers a comprehensive discovery of Upper Egypt. Starting from Luxor, you will experience the thrill of a Hot Air Balloon ride before sailing south. The itinerary covers the most iconic temples and includes a dedicated trip to the magnificent Abu Simbel, all while enjoying the luxury of a 5-star Nile Cruise.
Highlights
- Experience the Hot Air Balloon over the world's largest open-air museum.
- Sail the Nile on a 5-star luxury cruise.
- Visit the legendary Abu Simbel Temples.
- Explore the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Philae Temple.
- Worry-free travel with all transfers and meals on board included.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Luxor, our representative will meet you at the airport, station, or your hotel. Start your tour by visiting the East Bank, featuring the Karnak Temple (the largest religious complex ever built) and the Luxor Temple. Afterward, check into your 5-star Nile Cruise. (Lunch and Dinner on board).
Early morning pickup for the Hot Air Balloon flight to see the sunrise over Luxor. Afterward, visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship and begin sailing toward Edfu via the Esna Lock. (Overnight on the cruise).
After breakfast, take a horse and carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Return to the cruise and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the dual Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing to Aswan. (Overnight on the cruise).
Early morning departure (around 4:30 AM) for the trip to the Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II. Return to Aswan by noon for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the High Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. (Overnight on the cruise in Aswan).
After breakfast, check out from the cruise. You will be transferred to your chosen drop-off point (Hotel, Airport, or Station) in Aswan for your final departure.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Expert Egyptologist tour guide.
- 4 nights accommodation on a 5-star Nile Cruise on a full board basis.
- Hot Air Balloon flight in Luxor.
- Abu Simbel trip by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Luxor West & East Bank tours.
- Edfu and Kom Ombo temple tours.
- Aswan tours (High Dam and Philae Temple).
- Horse and carriage ride to Edfu Temple.
- All pickup and drop-off transfers in Luxor and Aswan.
- All taxes and service charges.
Cost Excludes
- Entrance fees to the sightseeing spots.
- Tipping.
Additional Info
Pricing
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per room per trip except during Christmas,New Year& Easter holidays.
Booking confirmation
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Flexible itinerary
This itinerary is flexible so we can amend any part of it upon your request.
Available languages
Other languages are available with extra cost upon your request.
Age requirement for Balloon
A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
Single Booking
If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single room.
Balloon Basket rules
The camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
Tour type
This Tour is not private but in a small group.
Optional tours
Optional tours such as Abu Simbel Or Nubian village are available upon your request.
Wi-fi onboard
Wi fi is Available on board your Dahabiya.
Alcohol onboard
Alcohol on board is available with extra cost upon your request.
Suits Booking
Suits in our calendar booking applies only to our Dahabiya accommodation not to hotels in Cairo,red sea.etc
Child pricing
Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (max 1 children in each room)
Tipping
Tipping is recommended in Egypt (We advise our guests for tipping 10 us dollars per person per night which will cover everything)
Entrance fees
Entrance fees for this itinerary is 24 us dollars per person.
Children Policy
- Up to 2 years free of charge.
- Age from 2 and below 5 years : 15% of adult price.
- Age from 5 up to 11 years : 50% of adult price.
- Ages 12 years and up : adult price.
Cancellation Policy
In case of no show no refund.
You can cancel 5 days before the travel date and you will get full refund.
Between 4 and 2 days before the travel date a fee of 30% of the total price.
Less than 2 days before the travel date a fee of 50% of the total price.
