8-Day Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan with Balloon Trip, Hurghada, and Cairo Visit
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Embark on an 8-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with a hot air balloon trip, a visit to Hurghada, and a tour of Cairo. Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt and the beauty of the Red Sea.
Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Aswan High Dam - The first day:

On arrival in Aswan, the tour agent of sheba tours will receive you at Aswan airport .Then you will move to the boat, where you will receive your cabin at 11 o’oclock. Enjoy your lunch on board.

After lunch, you will make a visit to The High Dam-The incomplete obelisk -Philae temple

after that You will return to the boat for dinner and will go on a free tour in the tourist market.

The second day;

In the early morning, we will pick up Abu Simbel temple with a group, then the guide will explain the temple.

Abu Simbel, site of two temples built by the Egyptian king Ramses II. In ancient times the area was at the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt, facing Nubia. The four colossal statues of Ramses in front of the main temple are spectacular examples of ancient Egyptian art. By means of a complex engineering feat in the 1960s, the temples were salvaged from the rising waters of the Nile River by the erection of the Aswan High Dam.

Return for having lunch and sail to Kom Ompo, to visit Kom Ombo Temple, is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek, and the falcon-god Haroeris

After that, return to boat to complete sailing to Edfu and spend your night

The third day:

After breakfast on board, by carriage you will visit Edfu Temple, It was built on the site of an earlier, smaller temple also dedicated to Horus

Then, set sail while watching Esna Barriage (Hawes) and complete your voyage to Luxor

enjoying a dinner on board of the boat and overnight stay.

The fourth day:

After having breakfast, you will make a visit to the West Bank (The Valley of the Kings - Hatshepsut - Colossi of Memmnon), then return to the boat for lunch.

After lunch, you will make a visit to the East Bank of Luxor to see Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III from Nubian sandstone. You will also visit the other great monument of the East Bank, Karnak Temple, said to be the 2nd most visited site in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza. After that you will return to the boat to have dinner and an evening disco party.

Luxor is called the world’s greatest open-air museum and has a number of preserved monuments unmatched anywhere else in the world.

The fifth day-:

In the early morning the company representative will pick you up to go to the balloon trip which Luxor is famous for, to see all the features of the city above you like an open museum and then return to the boat

After having breakfast you will check out from the boat, then go by car company to Hurghada where you will check in at 4-stars hotel.

The sixth day:

After breakfast you will go to the island of jifton, the most famous trip for its enjoyment and leisure in the waters of the Red Sea and the landscape where many creatures live in it.

The seventh day:

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave your luggages in the hotel until your return from the safari trip where the fun of the Bedouin life in the natural desert, calm and fresh air where you will feel comfortable and calm then return at 4 pm to take bags and transfer from Hurghada to cairo

Arrive to cairo and check in to 4-stars hotel

The eighth day - Deprture:

In the morning after breakfast you will check out from the hotel and leave your luggages on the reception and then the guide will take you to visit the pyramids and see the classical site of the pyramids of Giza and sphinx

Enjoy riding a camel then you will visit the area of
Sakkara, the capital of ancient Egypt and take the beautiful photos and then go to the restaurant for lunch

finally you will transfer to cairo airport your program will end at 4 pm

What's Included
  • Horse carriage ride to Edfu
  • Luxurious 4-star hotel stays - 2 nights in Hurghada and 1 night in Cairo
  • Inclusive mobile loan with call credit
  • 5-star full-board cruise experience without drinks
  • All service charges and taxes covered
  • Exclusive visit to the Abu Simbel temple
  • Convenient pick up and drop off services
  • Magical balloon trip
  • Seamless transfers between cities
  • Exploration of Philae temple
  • Entrance fees to all tourist attractions
  • Air-conditioned transportation at the sites
  • Guidance from a knowledgeable Egyptologist
What's Not Included
  • tipping
  • . Any more visits not found in the program
Additional Information

Embarking on an enchanting voyage on a floating hotel over the ageless Nile is truly a delight. The southern sun’s warmth and witnessing the landmarks of the earliest civilization instill pride, leaving you in awe of the ancient Egyptians’ magnificence.

Your journey will take you to Hurghada where you’ll indulge in thrilling safari trips immersing yourself in the tranquil desert life, characterized by serenity and pristine air. You will visit the renowned Jifton Island for relaxation and enjoyment among the lively Red Sea waters and the panoramic view filled with diverse marine life.

Concluding your journey, a visit to Cairo to explore the remarkable pyramids and the Sakkara region awaits before bidding farewell to Egypt.

Location
Aswan High Dam
Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Louisdavid4
Jul 18, 2019
Fabulous Trip - What a wonderful trip, It was a beautiful experience and I hope to repeat  it again ,It was one of the most beautiful days of my life. Everything was well organized and this made me feel more relaxed and more enjoyable. The boat was fantastic and the service excellent. I can't deny the effort of our helpful guide to explain all the archaeological sites to us in a simplified way. we enjoyed a lot with the balloon trip. my child enjoyed a lot with the quad bike and want to make it again. with this trip I made every thing I want to do on Egypt. We highly recommended it
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