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3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon
3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon
3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon
3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon
3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon

3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon

By Egypt Gift Tours
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,703 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The Beauty of Egypt Upper Nile Valley, is best appreciated from the deck of a Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy the riverside scenery and discover the ancient wonders. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, two stops in the way to visit the Pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Visit one of the Nubian families on Soheil Island in Aswan. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast.

Note:★Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 10:00 am. ★the tour ends in Luxor on the last day around 4:00 pm, so evening departure is recommended.

Activity location

  • Aswan Railway Station
    • Entrance of Sharia As Souq
    • Aswan, Egypt, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aswan Railway Station
    • Entrance of Sharia As Souq
    • Aswan, Egypt, Egypt

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3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d4d
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$1,702.84 x 1 AdultNZ$1,702.84
Total
Price is NZ$1,702.84

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSharing a group in a bus or minibus to Abu Simbel.
  • What's includedWhat's included3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
  • What's includedWhat's included30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll transfers/Pickup and drop off service by A/C. vehicle .
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny optional Tours if required or Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWater or Drinks during the meals or Wifi on the cruise. (extra charge)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to all the mentioned sightseeing.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMotorboat to Philae Temple.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedIt is available to pick Travellers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedIt is available to transfer Travellers to Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A child from 5 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.(full payment).
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
  • A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.
  • If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
  • Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays.
  • Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated.We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.
  • Camera is not allowed for the balloon trip, but you can use your cellphone to take pictures.
  • If the balloon cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ per person.
  • If Abu Simbel Trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ per person.
  • If the Nubian Village cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ per person.
  • An evening departure on the last day is recommended as the tour ends in Luxor around 4pm.
  • It is available to pick Travellers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
  • Our drop off location in Luxor after the tour on the last day can be at Luxor Airport, train or hotels in Luxor east bank
  • It is available to transfer Travellers to their Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.
  • You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.
  • Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
  • If you want to have your own room, then book for a single person.
  • If you are travelling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
  • If you are travelling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person.
  • The cruise options for Sundays and Thursdays start sailing to Kom Ombo in the early morning of day 3 around 5 am. We will do all the excursions mentioned in the itinerary but in different order according to the cruise schedule.
  • Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 10:00 am.
  • The tour ends in Luxor on the last day around 4:00 pm, so evening departure is recommended.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Nile Cruise&Aswan Tours
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan
Aswan Railway Station
Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, railway station or hotel to be transferred by A/C car to your 5 star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.
Aswan High Dam
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Temple of Philae
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to Goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for Lunch.
Nubian Village
  • 3h
Relax a bit after lunch then, down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian families houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide.
Day 2: Abu Simbel Temples&Kom OmboTemple
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Edfu
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket not included
Around 4:30,your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip(sharing a group) ,to visit one of  the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the cruise by noon to have your lunch and navigation heading to Kom Ombo city.
Temple of Kom Ombo
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Arrive at Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.
Day 3: Edfu Temple& Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor
Temple of Horus
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
After your breakfast, experience Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise. Relax on deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on sundeck.
Luxor Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Late in the afternoon,arrive at your cruise dock,to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor.where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show.Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour&departure transfer
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Colossi of Memnon
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Begin around 5:30 to 6 am pick up for the incredible trip of 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country's landscape and famous landmarks. Enjoy the sun illuminating the sky of the open air museum city(Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
Valley of the Kings
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discover her beautiful temple and her attractive storey with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunch time in a local restaurant (optional).
Karnak
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks.
Luxor International Airport
Transfer to Luxor Hotel/Airport or Railway station.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAswan Railway Station
    • Entrance of Sharia As Souq
    • Aswan, Egypt, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAswan Railway Station
    • Entrance of Sharia As Souq
    • Aswan, Egypt, Egypt

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