4-Day in Egypt, Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor with Balloon Flying
Fly from Cairo to Aswan for a Nile River trip from Aswan to Luxor. See Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Abu Simbel, as well as take a dawn hot air balloon ride.
Tour overview
4-Day in Egypt, Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor with Balloon Flying, fly from Cairo to Aswan, and then take a Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor. See Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Abu Simbel, and take a sunrise hot air balloon trip.
Tour itinerary
Day 1:
Picked up early in the morning from your Cairo hotel, then take to Cairo Airport for your journey to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, our driver will be waiting for you outside the airport. Begin your adventure with your experienced guide and go to Aswan to see the High Dam, the world’s biggest embankment dam erected over the Nile. Afterward, proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk, the biggest known ancient obelisk, which is located in the northern section of ancient Egypt’s stone quarries near Aswan. Via motor boat, visit the Philae Temple, which was erected during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt’s Greco-Roman Era).
Eventually, in the early afternoon, you will return to the ship for lodging and meals. Dinner will be served on board at night.
Day 2:
Wake early in the morning to see the Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most beautiful temple complexes. When you arrive, your tour guide will show you around the site and tell you more about its intriguing history. When you complete, you will return to the ship for lunch before traveling to Kom Ombo. As you arrive at Kom Ombo, you will be given a guided tour of the temple. You will return to the ship for supper at the conclusion of the day.
Day 3:
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up and drive you to Edfu Temple via horse carriage. Situated on the west bank of the Nile near Edfu, Upper Egypt, the city was known in Koin Greek during the Hellenistic period.
Return to the ship for dinner and your last night on the water.
Day 4:
Start preparing for your balloon journey by waking up before daybreak. Check out of your accommodation and leave your stuff at the ship’s reception. Experience a breathtaking morning balloon flight.
After landing, proceed to the west bank of the Nile to see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple, Memnon’s Colossi, Karnak Temple, and lastly, Luxor Temple. Return to the ship to get your bags before being dropped off at Luxor Airport to catch your aircraft back to Cairo.
After you arrive in Cairo, our driver will be ready to take you to your hotel.
Includes:
- Horse carriage to Edfu's Temple of Horus.
- Transportation.
- The tour guide.
- drinks.
- Accommodation for three nights on a five-star cruise with full board.
- Pickup and drop-off at the hotel.
- Airline tickets (Departure & Return).
Excludes:
- Tips (optional).
- Tickets for admission.
- Water and other beverages are available.
Testimonials
We had a fantastic weekend with our group of friends and an incredible tour leader. He made certain that all of our requirements were met and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a fantastic experience. He also shot some fantastic photographs. We will leave Cairo with unforgettable memories and incredible photographs to last a lifetime.
Swaan
Maria
The excursion was fantastic, and both the driver and the tour guide were really kind. Come to Egypt; you will not be disappointed; everything here is fantastic, and this 4-Day in Egypt was amazing.
Walter
Samuel
Tour highlights
- With your guide, discover the ancient history of Luxor, Edfu, and Aswan.
- Cruise down the Nile on a three-night river trip that includes all meals.
- Ride a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu's Temple of Horus.