Overview
Tour Description
A private, all-in 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Your own Egyptologist and private van handle every visit, and the trip’s three signature experiences are included in the price: Abu Simbel, a Nubian village, and a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor.
Highlights
- The High Dam, Philae Temple and a Nubian village
- Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu on day two
- Sunrise balloon flight, then the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
- Karnak and Luxor Temple
- Private guide and private transfers throughout
Itinerary
Day 1: Aswan: High Dam, Philae and a Nubian village
Your Egyptologist meets you in Aswan with a private air-conditioned van. You visit the High Dam, begun in 1960 to end the Nile flood, and Philae Temple, then board your cruise. Later a boat takes you to a Nubian village for tea in a family home.
Meals: Lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan.
Day 2: Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu
An early trip to Abu Simbel to see the great temple of Ramses II. Back on board, the ship sails to Kom Ombo, the temple of Sobek and Haroeris, and you have lunch on the sun deck. In the afternoon a carriage takes you to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. In the evening there is a folklore show on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise.
Day 3: Hot air balloon and the West Bank
With a breakfast box in hand, you float over Luxor in a hot air balloon at sunrise. Then your guide takes you to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor.
Day 4: Karnak and Luxor Temple
After breakfast and check-out you visit Karnak, the vast temple of Amun, Mut and Khonsu, and Luxor Temple. We then take you to your next destination in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast.
Included and Excluded
- 3 nights on a Nile cruise, full board
- Private transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Abu Simbel excursion
- Nubian village visit
- Hot air balloon flight over Luxor
- Entrance fees to all sites in and between Aswan and Luxor
- 1 bottle of water per person per day
- All service charges and taxes
- Flights or train to Aswan and from Luxor
- Drinks and extra meals
- Optional tours
- Tips for the guide, driver and crew
- Personal expenses such as laundry
Prices:
What will it cost you?
Prices per person change with the season and how many of you travel. Set yours and see the real number — no email needed.
Note:
All the accommodation in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan hotels and Nile cruises are 5* ultra deluxe accommodations
Tour Attractions
FAQs
How much does the private 3-night cruise cost?
From $3,500 per person sharing a cabin from May to September, and $5,500 per person from October to April. Single travelers pay $5,000 in summer and $7,000 in winter.
What is the difference between this cruise and your other 3-night cruises?
Here every tour is private with your own guide and van, and Abu Simbel, the Nubian village and the balloon ride are all included. Our group-priced 3-night cruise costs less but keeps the balloon optional.
How early is the Abu Simbel trip?
Departure is usually around 4:00 AM so you arrive before the heat and the crowds. You get a breakfast box for the road.
Can the cruise run in the other direction?
Yes, as a 4-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Ask us for the itinerary and price.
How long is a Nile cruise?
Usually four nights from Luxor or three nights from Aswan. Dahabiyas take four to five nights.
