Overview
Tour Description
Our classic budget Nile cruise: three nights from Aswan to Luxor, with departures on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All the main temples are included with an English-speaking guide, and you can add Abu Simbel or a sunrise balloon flight if you wish.
Highlights
- The High Dam and Philae Temple
- Kom Ombo and Edfu
- Karnak and its Great Hypostyle Hall
- Departures three times a week
Itinerary
Day 1: Aswan: High Dam and Philae
Your local representative meets you in Aswan. You visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, the temple of Isis built around 280 BC, then board your cruise for lunch, afternoon tea and an evening party.
Meals: Lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan.
Day 2: Optional Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo
An optional early trip to Abu Simbel. Later the ship sails to Kom Ombo, where carvings show ancient medical instruments and a calendar, and on to Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Edfu.
Day 3: Edfu and Karnak
Day 4: Optional balloon, disembark in Luxor
An optional sunrise balloon flight over Luxor, then breakfast and check-out. We drive you anywhere you need in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast.
Included and Excluded
- 3 nights on a Nile cruise, meals as listed
- Meet and assist on arrival and departure
- Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned transport
- Abu Simbel and hot air balloon (optional)
- Drinks on board
- Tips
- Other attractions not listed
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Note:
If you wish to book all the optional tours as a package, you will get a 10% off as an offer ONLY 490 USD
- Sound and Light show in Karnak (60 USD Per person)
- Hot air balloon ride: 110 USD per person.
- Aswan City tour: 40 USD per person.
- Nubian village tour in Aswan: 75 USD per person.
- Abu Simple tour: 250 USD private tour / 150 USD shared tour.
Tour Attractions
FAQs
How much does the classic 3-night Nile cruise cost?
It depends on group size: $850 per person for two, $800 for 3 to 4, $750 for 5 to 8, $600 for 9 to 15 and $400 for 16 or more. Ask us for the solo price.
Which days does it depart?
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Aswan.
What is the difference from your other 3-night cruises?
This is the most affordable version, with a shared guide and the main temples included. Our private versions add your own Egyptologist and include Abu Simbel and the balloon.
Can I start in Luxor instead?
Yes, as a 4-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
How long is a Nile cruise?
Usually four nights from Luxor or three nights from Aswan. Dahabiyas take four to five nights.
