Luxor Trip Overview
Sail along the Nile River during this 5 days 4 nights on board of a 5-star Nile Cruise ship from Luxor to Aswan. Visit the most famous sites and attractions between Luxor and Aswan with a qualified Egyptologist tour guide. Experience the lifetime trip of the Hot Air Balloon over Luxor sky. Every few hours, you will get alarm from your Nile Cruise to stop and walk to these huge temples and tombs in Aswan and Luxor to take amazing shots. Enjoy visiting Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temples, Luxor Temple, Philae temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. Explore the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Enjoy comfortable pickup and drop off at your hotel, airport or train station.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Luxor, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Balloon Rides
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What to Expect When Visiting Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Sail along the Nile River during this 5 days 4 nights on board of a 5-star Nile Cruise ship from Luxor to Aswan. Visit the most famous sites and attractions between Luxor and Aswan with a qualified Egyptologist tour guide. Experience the lifetime trip of the Hot Air Balloon over Luxor sky. Every few hours, you will get alarm from your Nile Cruise to stop and walk to these huge temples and tombs in Aswan and Luxor to take amazing shots. Enjoy visiting Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temples, Luxor Temple, Philae temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. Explore the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Enjoy comfortable pickup and drop off at your hotel, airport or train station.
Itinerary
Day 1: Check in the Nile Cruise and Luxor East Bank Tour
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Our representative will pick you up from your ( hotel in Luxor – train station or from Luxor airport )to transfer to the Nile Cruise to check in and have your lunch.
At 3 pm, meet your Egyptologist guide to start your interesting tour by air conditioned vehicle to visit the east bank where the impressive Karnak temple which dedicated to the triad of Thebes (ancient name of Luxor) To God Amun Ra, his wife goddess Mut and their son god Khunsu God of the moon. This temple was built by several Kings as a kind of offering to God Amun Ra the main god at that time, so the temple is complicated on its plan. At the temple you will see the majesty of the ancient Egyptians throughout erecting the Hypostyle Hall which contains 134 columns arranged in rows
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
The next stop will be at Luxor temple which is situated at down town of Luxor and built by King Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt during the New Kingdom. Then back to the cruise for one night in Luxor
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor
Day 2: Hot Air Balloon, Luxor West Bank Tour and Sailing to Edfu
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Early morning pickup at 4:30 am(depends upon the sunrise time), the balloon representative will meet you to transfer to the west bank to enjoy your lifetime Experience of the Hot Air Balloon over Luxor sky.
Then, transfer back to the cruise to have your breakfast.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
After enjoying your breakfast on board, your Qualified Egyptologist guide will pick you up to visit the west bank which called the city of the dead where the ancient Egyptians built their tombs. you will stop at the valley of the kings to visit three tombs and explore the cleverness of the ancient Egyptian artists and the shining colors
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road, Luxor Egypt
Proceed to the temple of queen Hatsheput, your guide will explain how she reached to the throne, her divine birth and her struggle against King Thutmose the third.
The next stop will be at Colossi of Memnon, the two huge statues of King Amenhotep III and taking some lovely pictures. Transfer back on board, enjoy your Lunch and sailing to Edfu city .
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Edfu
Day 3: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo temple/ Aswan
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
After Enjoying your breakfast on board , your Qualified Egyptologist guide will pick you up to visit the well preserved temple of Edfu which dedicated to the Falcon god Horus , god of protection
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Sail on to Kom Ombo City and arrive there in the afternoon to visit its fascinating temple of Horus and Sobek.
Arrive Aswan Late in the evening and overnight in Aswan
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan
Day 4: Aswan Tour
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Have your breakfast, and check out at 8:00 am. be ready to visit the sightseeing of Aswan with your Egyptologist guide, you will visit the incredible Philae temple and the High Dam.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Abu Simbel Temples Trip (joining a small group) & departure transfer
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
at 4:30 am, check out and start your day by driving for about 3 hours to Abu Simbel Temples.
Arrive around 7:30 am, where you will meet your tour guide who will be waiting for you there to explain the history of the temples built by the famous pharaoh Ramesses the great.
Drive in comfort back to Aswan to pick your luggage and transfer to your hotel in Aswan, or airport or train station
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
