Why choose this Cairo tour ?
Fly from Cairo to sail from Luxor to Aswan on a Nile River cruise. Visit Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Valley of the Kings, Hatchepshut Temple, Abu Simbel, and enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon flight.
Make the most of your Cairo adventure
What makes From Cairo: 3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights a unique experience ?
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cairo in the afternoon and be driven to Cairo airport to take the included flight to Luxor. Upon your arrival, your driver will be waiting for you outside the airport
After meeting your driver, be transferred to the included 4-star hotel.
Day 2
You will be picked up in the early morning to Enjoy a hot air balloon ride 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.
You’ll then head to the east bank to visit the biggest temple in Luxor, the Karnak Temple, dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. Learn about the history of the temple before heading to your river boat for lunch.
You’ll check into your room and then the boat will depart for Edfu. In the evening, you’ll enjoy dinner and free time in the comfortable surroundings of the boat.
Day 3
After breakfast on board, take a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu. You’ll then enjoy a guided visit of the Temple of Horus. Marvel at the best-preserved religious place in Egypt with imposing sandstone structures of Horus.
You’ll enjoy lunch back on board the boat as you sail to your next destination. In the afternoon, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. Learn about the structures of the temple and how it was built in honor of two great gods. Return to the boat for dinner and free time.
Day 4
In the early morning, check out and take your breakfast box, then, you’ll head to one of the most stunning temple complexes in Egypt, the Abu Simbel Temples. The twin temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari were built into the mountainside in the 13th century BC, under the dynasty of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Your guide will take you back to the cruise to take your luggage. You’ll then be transferred to Aswan airport to take the flight back to Cairo (Duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Upon your arrival in Cairo, our driver will be waiting for you outside Cairo Airport to return you to your hotel.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
From Cairo: 3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Horse carriage to Temple of Horus in Edfu
- English-speaking guide
- 4-star hotel room with breakfast
- Transportation
- Flight tickets (Departure & Return)
- Accommodation for 2 nights on a 5-star cruise with full board excluding drinks
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Tui Egypt.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
