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Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel with Guide★ 4.69 (489) · 4d
Best priceAswan: Nubian Village Motorboat Tour with Sohail Island & Tea★ 4.82 · from US$ 44
Top ratedAswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Hot Air Balloon★ 4.98 · from US$ 588
Aswan to Luxor: Nile Cruise Temples & Ancient Tombs Private TourYou’ll board a Nile cruise in Aswan with an Egyptologist guide and sail past riverside villages toward Luxor. Expect boat rides to Philae Temple, Kom Ombo’s double sanctuaries, evenings on deck watching life along the riverbanks, and time inside ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings. It’s not just history — it’s quiet moments between temples that stay with you.
Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise: Temples, Balloon Ride & Full BoardYou’ll drift down the Nile from Aswan to Luxor with an Egyptologist guide, explore temples like Abu Simbel and Karnak, ride a hot air balloon over ancient tombs at sunrise, and share meals on board as river life passes by. Every moment feels both ordinary and magical — especially when you catch yourself grinning for no reason at all.
Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Abu SimbelYou board a 5-star Nile cruise in Aswan and sail four days to Luxor, visiting Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, the Temple of Horus, and the entire west bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Hatshepsut's temple. All entry tickets, meals, and nightly entertainment are included. A guide accompanies you at each stop, and the ship handles the logistics — no arranging transport or timing yourself between sites.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Egypt's major temples and monuments in four days without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing between sites — the ship moves you downriver while you sleep, which is what makes visiting Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and the entire Luxor west bank possible in a single journey.
Aswan to Luxor: 1 Night Nile Cruise & BreakfastYou're picked up from your Aswan hotel at 11am and brought aboard a 5-star cruise ship. Lunch, dinner, breakfast, and one night's accommodation are included. The ship sails overnight to Luxor, arriving around 4pm the next day, where a driver takes you onward. No separate transport or meal bookings needed.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling between Aswan and Luxor and want to avoid arranging separate transport and accommodation — the ship handles both while you sleep, and you arrive in Luxor by mid-afternoon the next day.
Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Valley of KingsYou board a 5-star Nile cruiser in Aswan and spend three nights sailing south, stopping at Philae Temple, Kom Ombo and Karnak. On the final day, you explore the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut on the West Bank before flying out from Luxor. All entrance fees, meals, a local English-speaking guide and airport transfers are included. The cruise departs every Friday, Monday or Wednesday.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main temples and tombs of Upper Egypt in one journey without arranging separate hotels, transport and guides — the cruise handles all three, and the fixed schedule means you see Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Kom Ombo without negotiating timing or logistics yourself.
Aswan to Luxor: Nile Cruise, Hot Air Balloon & Ancient TemplesYou’ll wake before sunrise for Abu Simbel’s grandeur, sail past green banks on your Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and float high above ancient sites in a hot air balloon at dawn. Explore Karnak Temple’s columns and descend into tombs in the Valley of the Kings — all with a private Egyptologist guide and every meal included along the way.
Aswan to Luxor: Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hot Air BalloonYou’ll float between worlds on this Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor—touching carved stones at Philae Temple, standing silent before Abu Simbel at sunrise, drifting past villages and ancient ruins, tasting new spices at every meal. If you want history you can feel under your fingers—and a sunrise view you won’t forget—this trip delivers.
Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise: 4 Days & Abu Simbel OptionYou board a 5-star Nile cruise in Aswan and spend four days sailing south to Luxor, visiting temples at Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Karnak, plus the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's mortuary temple. An Egyptologist guide explains what you're seeing at each stop. Abu Simbel and a hot air balloon are optional add-ons. All meals, transfers, and three nights' accommodation on the cruise are included, and you finish in Luxor by mid-afternoon on day four.Is it for me?Choose this cruise if you want to see Egypt's major temples and tombs in one continuous journey without arranging separate hotels, guides, or transport between sites — the boat moves you while you sleep, and the Egyptologist guide handles the history at each stop.
Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel with Hot Air BalloonYou board a 5-star Nile cruise in Aswan and spend four days sailing north to Luxor, visiting eight major temples including Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. A hot air balloon ride over Luxor's west bank and nightly entertainment—belly dancing, Galabeya party, Nubian show—are included. All meals on the cruise are covered, transfers are by air-conditioned vehicle, and an Egyptologist guide leads the excursions. You check out by noon on day four.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to see Egypt's major Nile temples and Abu Simbel without arranging accommodation, transport between sites, or guide logistics yourself—the fixed itinerary and all-inclusive meals on board handle those details, leaving you to focus on the sights.
Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise: Abu Simbel, Valley of Kings & TemplesYou’ll wake before sunrise for Abu Simbel’s giant statues, float down the Nile past green fields and villages, explore Edfu by carriage, then wander through tombs in the Valley of the Kings. With local guides sharing stories (and jokes), each stop feels alive—and you might find yourself lingering over temple carvings or laughing at your own attempts at Arabic.
Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Valley of the KingsYou board in Aswan, visit the High Dam and Philae Temple the same day, then cruise south to Kom Ombo and Edfu, sleeping on the ship each night. On the final day in Luxor, you see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, and Karnak before checkout. Everything — accommodation, guide, transport between sites — is arranged; you just show up at the ship each morning.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Egypt's major temples without managing hotels, transport, or timing between sites — the ship handles all three, which is what makes a full four-day itinerary possible without the logistics stress.
Aswan to Luxor: Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel & BalloonYou’ll sail from Aswan to Luxor on a classic Nile cruise with a local guide — exploring Abu Simbel at sunrise, wandering ancient temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu, sipping tea on deck as villages slip by, then soaring over Luxor in a hot air balloon before breakfast. It’s a journey full of small surprises and moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Luxor: East & West Bank tour with guide + hotel pickupYou’ll walk through Luxor’s ancient temples with an expert local guide, explore hidden tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and stand beneath towering statues on both sides of the Nile. With hotel pickup, entry fees covered, and cold water along the way, it’s an easygoing day full of stories you’ll remember long after you leave Egypt.
Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple Boat TourYou visit three of Aswan's main sites in one day without arranging transport or managing entry fees yourself. A qualified guide meets you at your hotel, takes you across the High Dam, through the granite quarries to the Unfinished Obelisk, and by motorboat to Philae Temple on the island. The whole day is paced to your schedule, and you're back at your hotel or cruise ship by afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers with one day in Aswan who want the three main sites without arranging transport or entry separately. The guide handles the history and logistics, which frees you to focus on the sites themselves — and the motorboat to Philae Temple is the part that makes the island setting worth the trip.
Private 2-Night Nile Felucca Cruise: Aswan to Kom Ombo & EdfuYou’ll drift along the Nile on your own private felucca, eat homemade Nubian food, watch sunsets from your mattress, and visit ancient temples with a local guide—no crowds, just pure river magic.
Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Valley of the KingsYou board a 5-star cruise in Aswan and spend four days traveling downriver to Luxor, visiting temples and tombs with an Egyptologist guide who explains the history as you walk. The ship handles all meals and accommodation, your guide arranges entry to each site, and a private vehicle takes you to Abu Simbel on day two if you choose. You return to Luxor on the final afternoon, having seen Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Egypt's major temples and royal tombs in sequence without arranging your own transport, accommodation, or entry tickets—the cruise handles logistics so you focus on the sites and the river itself.
Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Valley of the KingsYou board a 5-star Nile cruise in Aswan with airport pickup included, visit Philae Temple and Kom Ombo by sunset, sleep on the water as the boat sails south, then explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Luxor Temple over two days with a guide. All meals, accommodation and transport are covered; you arrive at Luxor train station on day four ready to move on or stay longer.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Egypt's major temples and tombs without arranging transport, guides, accommodation, or entry fees separately — the cruise structure means you wake up at a new site each morning and the boat handles everything between stops.
Aswan to Luxor: Dahabiya Nile Cruise with Temples & Private ChefYou’ll drift down the Nile on a classic dahabiya with private cabins, stopping at ancient sites like Kom Ombo Temple and Valley of the Kings with an Egyptologist guide. Savor Egyptian meals cooked fresh onboard and share laughs with fellow travelers under endless sky. It’s not just sightseeing—it’s living inside history for a few days.
Lake Nasser Cruise Aswan to Abu Simbel: 5-Day Nile Temple TourYou board a 5-star cruise in Aswan and spend five days sailing Lake Nasser to Abu Simbel, stopping at four major temples — Kalabsha, Wadi al-Sebua, Amada, and Abu Simbel itself — with an Egyptologist guide, all meals, and a Sound and Light show included. Transfers, entrance fees, and accommodation on the ship are part of the package, so you arrive in Cairo having seen temples most tourists miss and having slept on the water the whole time.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Abu Simbel and the temples of ancient Nubia without flying in and out the same day — the five-night cruise is what lets you visit four major sites and actually rest between them, arriving at Abu Simbel refreshed rather than exhausted.
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