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From Luxor: 5-Day Nile Cruise with Hot-Air Balloon Ride & Abu Simbel Visit

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    • Cruise the Nile for 5 days with a hot air balloon ride, and a visit to Abu Simbel and Egypt’s iconic temples, perfect for travelers seeking adventure and culture.

    • Explore Luxor and Aswan’s ancient treasures, from grand temples to riverside tombs.

    • Soar over Luxor in a hot air balloon for unforgettable sunrise views of the Nile and desert.

    • Take in Abu Simbel’s colossal statues and intricate carvings of pharaohs and gods.

    • Upgrade to Deluxe or Luxury options for a more personalized and premium cruise experience.

    • Enjoy all main meals on board, featuring authentic Egyptian cuisine while the Nile drifts past your window.

    • 4 nights, 5 days aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship in standard/deluxe/luxury cruise (based on option selected)

    • Pickup in Luxor for Day 1 and drop-off in Aswan on final day

    • Full-board meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner (veg & non-veg options)

    • Afternoon tea onboard on sailing days

    • All ground transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles

    • Onboard entertainment

    • Guided tours (entry tickets included):

      • Day 1, Luxor East Bank: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple

      • Day 2, Luxor West Bank: Hot-air balloon ride over Luxor, Valley of the Kings (includes 3 tombs), Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon (photo stop)

      • Day 3, En Route to Aswan: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Esna Lock transit (sailing experience)

      • Day 4, Aswan Region: Abu Simbel Temples, Ramses II Temple, Nefertari Temple

      • Day 5, Aswan: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk

    • Entrance fees to historical sites not mentioned

    • Other beverages and personal expenses

  • TOTAL DURATION96 hours - 102 hours
    FREQUENCYEvery Saturday and Monday
    MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship

    1 Boarding point

    Luxor

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    Sights covered

    Day 1: Boarding at Luxor

    Day 1: Boarding at Luxor

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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