04/01/2025
3-Night Nile Cruise Itinerary from Aswan to Luxor with a Hot Air Balloon Ride
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan and Embarkation
Morning:
Arrive in Aswan and transfer to your Nile cruise ship.
Check-in and settle into your cabin.
Afternoon:
Visit the High Dam, an engineering marvel.
Explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Optional: Sail on a felucca around Elephantine Island or visit the Nubian Village.
Evening:
Dinner onboard.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu
Morning:
Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Kom Ombo.
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder.
Afternoon:
Cruise to Edfu and enjoy lunch onboard.
Explore the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Evening:
Dinner onboard as the cruise sails towards Luxor.
Overnight onboard.
Day 3: Luxor (East and West Bank Highlights + Hot Air Balloon Ride)
Early Morning:
Disembark early for the hot air balloon ride over the West Bank at sunrise. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Nile, the desert, and Luxor's monuments.
Morning:
Explore the Valley of the Kings, including tombs of the pharaohs (optional visit to Tutankhamun's tomb).
Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos.
Afternoon:
Lunch onboard the cruise.
Visit the Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt.
Tour the Luxor Temple.
Evening:
Dinner onboard and enjoy an optional cultural show.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Disembarkation in Luxor
Morning:
Breakfast onboard and check out.
Optional visit to the Luxor Museum or free time for shopping.
Afternoon:
Transfer to Luxor Airport or continue your journey.
Inclusions for the Trip:
Accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise (full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
Guided tours with an Egyptologist.
All transfers and entrance fees to mentioned attractions.
Sailing between Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.
This itinerary offers a seamless mix of cruising, iconic sites, and a memorable balloon ride over Luxor's breathtaking landscapes.
