2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon
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4.2/5
Based on 39 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is 2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon worth booking?
2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon is a 72-hour experience in Aswan, Egypt, from $797 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 39 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (39)
- Duration
- 72 hours
- From
- $797 per person
Relax on cruise board this is Egypt in the best way you can see. Make your way from Aswan to Luxor the scenic way, on a 2-night Nile River cruise. Skip the ground travel and the traffic; instead relax on the deck of t
What you get
About this experience
Relax on cruise board this is Egypt in the best way you can see. Make your way from Aswan to Luxor the scenic way, on a 2-night Nile River cruise. Skip the ground travel and the traffic; instead relax on the deck of the boat and take in the sights. Overnight accommodations on 5 stars boat are included, as well as meals and tour activities as per itinerary. Travel from Aswan to Luxor on a 2-night cruise Tours of Kom Ombo and Edfu temples . Meals per itinerary. Pickup and drop-off on each end. Enjoy this cruise and monuments along the river Nile and enjoy the natural scenes. Door to door transfers. Stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu temples with an Egyptology tour guide. Touch the great culture in Luxor and Aswan. Unique photos and unforgettable memories are waiting for you. Expert the great Egyptian river Nile by sailing Nile cruise. Meals,expert tour guide,all transfers,taxes and charges all are included. Have a nice trip
What's included
Included
- Meals start with lunch first day end with breakfast third day
- Egyptology tour guide
- 2 nights on 5 stars Nile cruise from Aswan to luxor
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Abu Simbel temples from Aswan
- qualified licensed drivers
- horse and carriage
- Hot air balloon in Luxor
- Edfu temple .
- pick up and drop off by air conditioning mini bus
- door to door transfers from and to your location in Aswan and luxor
- handling fees
- cabin with all facilities
- kom ombo temple
- taxes and charges
Not included
- tipping
- entrance fees(around 20 us dollars per person for all the sites)
- wifi (available onboard with extra cost)
- drinks on cruise
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Special trips
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A child from 6 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
- Children from 6 to 11 sharing with parents .(maximum 2 children in one room.
- If your arrival to Aswan is so early,so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
- Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated.We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.
- If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30 USD per person.
- If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30 USD per person.
- Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
- A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
- If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
- If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
- If your traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person.
- Check out from Cruise at 8:00 am
- If your pick point from any hotel in west bank you will pay. private transfer with cost 20$
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 39 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
39 verified traveler reviews for 2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An exceptional experience
Exceptional from start to finish. The crew on the cruise was friendly and helpful, the guides were full of knowledge, and the excursions were unforgettable. Abu Simbel was mind-blowing, and flying over Luxor’s ancient sites was simply magical.
via Tripadvisor
Worth doing once but there were some significant shortcomings (glad we only had 2 nights!)
If I was to give advice to someone considering going from Aswan to Luxor and looking to take in a few temples along the way it would be to NOT do it via a cruise and instead to hire a driver. It's only about 3 hours by road and you can visit the temples when they're not totally overrun by people from cruise ships! That said, maybe everyone should try a Nile cruise once? Our two night cruise stopped at Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, and something I believe all cruise trips will suffer from is the scheduling of loads of ships to arrive at the temples at the same time, meaning they're totally overcrowded and can't be properly appreciated. We also had only a very short time at each site before we had to be back on the ship again. We arrived at Kom Ombo in the evening and so saw it after dark. There were already about 10 or more ships moored up and the temple was extremely busy. For Edfu we were told to meet in the lobby at 4am - yes, 4am! This was a wise move as it meant we were at the the front of the queue ready to get into Edfu temple when it opened at 6.30am, with about 2000 people from other cruise ships behind us! However this is absolutely crazy scheduling as the temple was totally overrun, and by 9am everyone was back on their ships - anyone arriving independently at that time would have the temple to themselves! Shortcomings of our specific booking: 1. We both had diarrhoea on the final morning of the cruise, which could only have been caused by food eaten on the ship. We remembered commenting to each other that a fish dish we both ate was quite cold, and some research on the dangers of buffets revealed that food kept only lukewarm is the perfect environment for bacteria to multiply, so this was very likely the culprit. We both took a number of days afterwards until we were fully well. 2. The included balloon flight in Luxor is a cheap version with less chance of flying. After unsuitable weather caused its cancellation 2 days running we were told it was happening and were picked up at 5.30am. We reached the balloon site and even got as far as having the safety briefing and being told which balloon we'd be in (and that they were waiting for a pilot from an earlier flight to return) before we were told that permission to fly had now been withdrawn! To have a much better chance of flying it's worth booking a more expensive option - we were given a $30 each refund by the cruise company and then booked with the top-rated operator for $70 each when we were picked up at 4.30am the following day and had an amazing pre-dawn flight. 3. The trip included a daytrip from Aswan to Abu Simbel on the first day, however we were staying in Abu Simbel so asked if we could just join the transport back to Aswan (with our bags) and were told this would be fine. However barely a week beforehand we were contacted again and told we couldn't take our bags. We were told a private transfer could be booked for $150 (we ended up booking our own for less). The ship itself was fine, the cabin was a bit like a Premier Inn and in decent eoungh condition, the breakfast room was pleasant enough (although having breakfast, lunch and dinner in the same room at the same table soon got quite boring!) It was a worthwhile experience overall but we were glad to only be on the boat for 2 nights. I've gone with a rating of 3 out of 5 but that's probably slightly generous (2 and a half would be more accurate).
via Tripadvisor
Unpleasant memory of the receptionist, otherwise nice cruise trip
Although totally different from the ones on the photos, we really liked our cruise: Nile Plaza (leaving Aswan 21/11/2025). We spent some time on the sun deck with the beautiful view and the rooms were also great. Make sure that you have some mobile internet since no wifi on the cruise. The food was plentyful, generally good. The staff at the sundeck and the bar were wonderful. However, we got a very early morning call by mistake and got yelled at when I explained that I don't need a wake-up call at 03:15. Our early morning program got cancelled so we had to wait until everyone finishes their breakfast. We were not let to have normal breakfast (even when we offered to pay) because we received a breakfast box earlier (no protein jut bread and sweets). We were sent down to our room from he reception area where we were sitting - the receptionist mentioned his personal problems and his boss to make us leave. 15 minutes later asked for a tip and even argued when we refused to give him extra tip after giving a shared tip for the crew. Altogether I find it very unprofessional of the receptionist, it definitely made us angry and our trip less enjoyable. I feel very sad for remembering this very unpleasant memory more than the views from the cruise.
via Viator
Review of the 3 day tour with river cruise.
It's a nice trip. There are hundreds of river cruises between Aswan and Luxor. This tour basically books a cruise for you and gives you a tour guide for 3 days. The price/value is excellent and we loved our time. The cruise ships themselves are a bit dated but they are good enough. Our guide Mohamed (Judge? I think was his last name) was very much a pleasure to have as our guide. He's very friendly, his English is excellent and he did an amazing job organizing us and giving us a great experience. Be warned, you will have some looooonngg days and very early mornings but they were well worth the efforts. With so many moving parts, taxis, sites to visit one would expect some pit holes along the way, yet our trip was pretty smooth and comfy.
via Tripadvisor
Old boat but wonderful staff
Boat had a lot of things that were broken, but staff was wonderful and it was beautiful! I'm not sure why a review must be at least 100 characters, but I'll add this demand to make it happy :)
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 72 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $797 to $898
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Aswan.
How much does 2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon cost?
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Prices start at $797 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Aswan usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon take?
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Plan for about 72 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Aswan is not rushed.
Is 2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 39 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Aswan, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 72-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon?
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Around 14 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Aswan can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Aswan and add a light layer if any part of the 72-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 2 Nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel And Balloon start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Aswan within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Aswan?
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On Outty we rank every Aswan experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon, 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Private Tour, 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Aswan?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Aswan?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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