Aswan

4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

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Best 4 Days Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise including Abu Simble and Hot Air Balloon
  • 4 days
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • 3 Nights / 4 Days Accommodation in a 5 Stars Cruise Boat
    • Horse Calliage ride in Edfu while visiting Horus Temple
    • Hot Air Balloon Ride & Flying Certificate
    • Qualified Tour Guide
    • All transfers to Temples
    • Visit Abu Simble Temple Sharing small Group
    • Lunch (3)
    • Breakfast (3)
    • Dinner (3)
    • Tipping
    • Any other visits not mentioned in the program
    • Entrance Fees to all sites and Temples mentioned

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We Pick up all Travelers from Aswan City (Airport, Hotels or Train Station)

    What To Expect

    Day 1

    Arrival and Transfer to Cruise Biat

    2 Stops

    Temple of Philae

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Aswan High Dam

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Accommodation: Over Night at Cruise Boat

    Meals: LunchDinner

    Day 2

    Abu Simbel Temple & Navigation to Kom Ombo

    2 Stops

    Abu Simbel Temple Complex

    7 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Temple of Kom Ombo

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at the Cruise Boat

    Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

    Day 3

    Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor (Visit of Luxor Temple)

    2 Stops

    Temple of Horus

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Luxor Temple

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at the Cruise Boat

    Meals: BreakfastLunchDinner

    Day 4

    Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour & departure transfer

    4 Stops

    Colossi of Memnon

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Valley of the Kings

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Karnak Open Air Museum

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
    • If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 25 USD per person.
    • Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
    • Children under the age of 6 years are not allowed for the balloon trip.
    • Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays.
    • We drop off all our customers to Luxor east bank hotels and available to drive them to Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person at the end of the Cruise Trip
    • We pick up all our guests from Aswan east bank hotels and available to pick up from west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person
    • For Trips starts on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, The visit of Abu Simbel temples will be skipped and replaced by Habu Temple visit in Luxor
    • All bookings for 3 persons, will be accommodated in 1 Cabin (Room)
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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    Featured review
    Rudy_C
    This has been a wonderful experience that is so undersold. Every place visited is astonishingly beautiful and took my breath away. Culturally it shocks the senses. The Nile River reveals Egyptian past and present. The boat is staffed with professional and courteous people that overextend themselves to serve us. The shuttles are always on time. The food was good. There was fun and laughter and lots of learning of what Egypt 🇪🇬 it’s about. Luxor is beautiful. Aswan Isis Temple on an island was a loving surprise. I say come and renew your Soul for the people of the River and desert will win your hearts. There is so much given for the money I paid I don’t know how they do it.

    Reviews

    4.5
    303 reviews
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    4 day cruise from Aswan to Luxor
    Nicolas_R, Mar 2024
    We were a little sad that the Ballon ride did not happen because of wind. However, the cruise was enjoyable. The tour guides were great. Aida, our guide and Kiro our driver were awesome, our guide in Abu Simbel also awesome and finally out guide Abanoub and our two drivers made this trip one of our best travel adventures!!!
    Cruise on the Nile.
    SUSANA_L, Jan 2024
    I loved the cruise through the Nile. The people on the cruise are very kind and friendly. The balloon experience has been very interesting.
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    We’re grateful for your feedback. It’s our pleasure to provide the best possible service to our guests, and we’re glad that this commitment was reflected in your Trip. We look forward to the next time we’re able to serve you again. Have a wonderful day!
    Find another cruise ship
    Mark_R, Dec 2023
    Please all customers do your research in advance & don’t take this tour. The Al Nabilatan cruise ship is old, run down & needs to be taken off the market. The service on the ship is terrible whereas everything is aimed at additional cost for an old mostly smelly cruise ship.
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that your recent Trip wasn't up to your expectations. We take all feedback seriously, and we appreciate your honest feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience or frustration you may have experienced. Will investigate the issue with our team members as well as with our suppliers (Cruise ship operators) to correct things Thank you once again
    Awesome cruise
    Anonymous, Nov 2023
    The cruise was fantastic and the food was amazing the tour guide mr Mina was speaking English very clearly and he gave us a lot of information. Everything was very organized
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon
    Great package and outstanding people.
    Naveen_R, Nov 2023
    Mohamed is one of the best tour operators I've worked with. My family of three is still in Egypt. Our first few days have been wonderful. Mohamed was flexible and accommodated our requests as best as he could. Tip: leveraging whatsapp communication worked for us and the response times have been awesome. The hot air Balloon ride was perfect. The local guide Khalid was terrific too! I'll update this review if there is anything negative to report... that said, this is hands down the best experience I booked on viator yet.
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon
    Cinematic cruise of the Nile!
    Maria_G, Sep 2023
    Charming and welcoming staff from the moment one arrives. Beautiful view of the Nile at a leisurely pace. A full day of sightseeing with - in my honest opinion - the best guide ever: Meena (he has a Masters & Ph.D in Egyptology) and weaved a story/showed us things no other guide did. The cruise company accommodated our every need and went out of their way to set us up with transportation and a stay at a downtown 5 star hotel when some complications arose with another company. All in all, highly recommended.
    Response from Host, Sep 2023
    Thank you for this touching note. It has been our absolute pleasure to serve you, and we hope that you return soon.
    Very disappointing as a cruise journey
    Girisabandula_E, Sep 2023
    Unfortunately most memorable part is four days cruise cut short to one day sailing tour which is unacceptable . This is cheating . Of course we were in the program but not as a cruise but as a normal hotel stay tour . This will certainly tarnish visitors credibility .
    Response from Host, Sep 2023
    Hello Thank you for your review Appreciate your input and will make sure to update our program for longer sailing hours regards
    Dreams Become Reality On The Nile
    Rudy_C, Aug 2023
    This has been a wonderful experience that is so undersold. Every place visited is astonishingly beautiful and took my breath away. Culturally it shocks the senses. The Nile River reveals Egyptian past and present. The boat is staffed with professional and courteous people that overextend themselves to serve us. The shuttles are always on time. The food was good. There was fun and laughter and lots of learning of what Egypt 🇪🇬 it’s about. Luxor is beautiful. Aswan Isis Temple on an island was a loving surprise. I say come and renew your Soul for the people of the River and desert will win your hearts. There is so much given for the money I paid I don’t know how they do it.
    Response from Host, Sep 2023
    Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience. We are so pleased to hear you found our Services to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best regards
    Great experience
    Andrew_C, Jul 2023
    Very enjoyable experience. We had two teenage sons who loved it too. A well organised trip. Our boat and staff were very professional and helpful. The tour guides on all the days were excellent with expertise and enthusiasm. We definitely recommend it.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    It is not every day that we receive feedback as detailed and thoughtful as yours. But trust us when we say that it does not go unnoticed. Your comment has given us valuable insight into the services that we provide at Go Tours Egypt. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. All the best,
    Only for tight budget
    YuPing_J, May 2023
    This is the cheapest tour I could find. Organisation is not that good. There is no schedule sent to us before. You always know the schedule one day before. The schedule is very tight. We don't have much time to see the details of all the attractions. We have every day a different tour guide and none of them try hard to explain all the details to us. Always 5 - 10 minutes explanation and let us walk around alone and take photos for 15-20 minutes. We saw tour guides from other groups always showing them around and explaining all the details. Hot air balloon was cancelled owing to the airport control. But we saw some hot air balloons flying. Then they told us that they were the first group. However, we waited there from 5am till 6:30. And then we kept waiting there again till 8:30 for our tour guide, Sayed Omar. Which means that we waited 3.5 hours for nothing for our last day. Sayed Oma is our tour guide for the last two days. Instead of spending time to the attractions, he always led us to go to the perfume shops and stone shops to buy some expensive stuffs. He also brought us to his cousin's restaurant. For sure he got commission. My local friend told me all the prices are not reasonable. PS. For Abu Simbel, the ride was 7 hours back and forth. And we only spent 2 hours there. The cruise ship is La Terrasse. Last day, two of my breakfast bags are gone. I asked the front desk for help. I only lost some food and my power bank. But imagine I put something important in the bag. They only told me maybe people from other group took it. The next day my local friend called them and then they found the bag. It's not fair the way they treat me. Their attitude is not that good. I don't think I would recommend this tour to anyone, only if you have budget issue.
    Response from Host, Jun 2023
    Thank you so much for this review. We really appreciate you being a customer. We’re here for you anytime
    Nice Boat and Staff
    Vickie_S, May 2023
    Staff were Amazing They all took a good care of us Clean rooms nice hot water pressure for showers which other boats lack Strongly recommend this boat and staff We came late one day for dinner, they waited on us and surved us nice prepared dinner. Super Super nice
    Response from Host, May 2023
    Thank you so much for this great 5-star review. We really appreciate your business and helping to share the word about Go Tours Egypt
    Nile is worth it. The organisation of the tour was okayish.
    Petros_E, Apr 2023
    The things I liked about the trip was the nice boat and the amazing landscapes and temples along the way. I can’t say the same about the organisers of the trip. I repeatedly had to ask them about the schedule as there were time deviations. Their response rate was okayish. On the other hand what I’m mostly disappointed with are the tour guides they picked to tour us around the temples. Most of them had little interest in explaining and more interested on the tips. The last one we had for the whole day is Luxor was terrible though. He was mostly trying to extract money from us. Trying to take us at touristic shops to get a commission. He was also pushing to use a private motorboat to cross the Nile instead of going with the paid car or the ferry. He asked 200 pounds from each of us for the private boat. 200 x 7 people = 1400 pounds or 43 euros. That’s a a scam. The ferry costs 5 pounds and the car transportation was already paid.
    Response from Host, Apr 2023
    Hello and thank you for your review The negative review is more important for us than the good review as it gives us a clear view of our organization and give us the chance to correct the defaults Thank you once again
    One of the cheapest Nile cruise not to be missed!
    Muhammad_G, Mar 2023
    A breakdown of the wonderful itinerary that I experienced Day 1 - Driver pickup at location of your choice in the morning (Aswan airport, train station, hotels etc.) - Check-in at the cruise and leave your luggage at the lobby - Proceed to Aswan Dam by bus - Proceed to Philae Temple by bus/small boat - You have a choice to visit Nubian village later - Return to the cruise ship Day 2 - Depart at 4am to Abu Simbel temple by bus. - Return to cruise by midday and starts sailing. - Cruise stop at Kom Ombo for visit at the temple right at the river bank. - Return to cruise ship and continue sailing Day 3 - Cruise stop for a visit to Edfu temple at 0530am - Return to cruise ship and continue sailing and reach Luxor - Visit Luxor temple at night and return back to cruise ship for a night Day 4 - Check-out at 4.30 and took a small boat to the west bank for a balloon ride - Proceed to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak Temple - Return back to cruise ship to collect our luggage and arrange with the guide for transfer to anywhere in Luxor - Everything ends around 1630hrs I hope this would be helpful for anyone intend to plan for this great trip! This is by far the most affordable 4D3N cruise trip in Viator and I think its really worth it. Also, please have a working mobile data and WhatsApp for the guide to contact you.
    Response from Host, Apr 2023
    We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community
    Honest and fair reviews
    Meimei_Q, Jan 2023
    We want to share honest and fair review based on our own experience to help more customers when they make decisions. Our local tour guide Bee is great - knowledgeable and professional! We would give him a 5-star for what he did! However, the whole tour only worth 2.5 stars. 1. What we paid for Viator includes motor boat, horse carriage and Aswan High Dam. The first day we were asked to double pay for those again. The refund now is in process after all kinds of communications. Those unnecessary hassle shouldn’t happen in the first place. 2. The cruise is Nile Jewel - definitely not 5 star. It doesn’t match the photos shown here. The drain for the shower was clogged when checking-in and we took the dirts out of the drain ourselves. Our room was arranged on the ground floor - most time dark. Usually the bottom rooms are cheaper. 3. The hot air balloon trip was cancelled due to bad weather and we’re told to be refund of 25 dollars per person - it’s out of anybody’s control of course. 4. The tipping for the cruise staff and sailors is expected around 650 Egyptian pounds in total - they put numbers on 2 envelopes last day. However, we were told on the first day better to pay 200 EGP per person per day + 100 EGP per person per night. 5. It would be much more transparent if all the extra fees mentioned above can be communicated clearly in advance for customers to make informative decisions.
    Response from Host, Jan 2023
    Hello and thank you for your review. We do appreciate the negative reviews as much as the positive reviews as it shows us where are the negative points and give us the chance to correct them, As you wrote in your review that refund has been made for all extra payment including the entrance fees to High Dam.. As well as the refund for the cancelled Hot Air Balloon. Also, would like to draw your attention that the Nile Jewel Cruise Boat is a 5 Stars boat (Standard) Best Regards
    Quarto grande, equipe do navio muito boa, guia excelente.
    Fernando_B, Dec 2023
    O cruzeiro foi muito bom e o pessoal do navio muito amável. Os aposentos eram de boa qualidade e com bastante espaço. Havia quase um "personal garçon" no restaurante quando estávamos à mesa. Passeios são corridos mas se não for assim não dá tempo para ver tudo que é oferecido. Havia festas no navio, à noite, mas chegávamos cansados das atividades do dia. O Guia, que fala inglês, é muito competente, educado, pontual e eficiente. Não houve o passeio de balão de ar quente mas estamos enfrentando dificuldades para receber o equivalente de volta.
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that your recent Trip wasn't up to your expectations. We take all feedback seriously, and we appreciate your honest feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience or frustration you may have experienced. Will investigate the issue with our team members as well as with our suppliers (Cruise ship operators) to correct things Thank you once again
    Pequenos problemas mas uma ótima viagem. A história do Egito contada pelos guias e o patrimônio arqueológico são top.
    Francisca_A, May 2023
    Tive problema com a reserva. Comprei para dia 9 e a Egipty tour mudou para dia 10. Tinha opção para guia em espanhol e mudaram com opção apenas para inglês. Pedi um quarto silencioso e me colocaram na frente do motor. Reclamei, e no segundo dia o manager do barco, muito gentil mudou-me para um silencioso. O navio é limpo, muito bom com boa comida e uma equipe super prestativa e gentil Especialmente a do restaurante. Quanto aos guias, muito bons , superaram a expectativa de todo grupo ( eramos em 7). Menção especial para o Michel um grande expert na história do Egito. Fez de tudo para sanar as dificuldades dos com pouco conhecimento em inglês, sempre pontual, gentil e atencioso.
    Response from Host, May 2023
    Thank you for this touching note. It has been our absolute pleasure to serve you, and we hope that you return soon

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