4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon
Aswan, Egypt

4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

Outty Ranking 88 4.7 · 555 traveler reviews96 hoursFrom $229
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Outty Ranking

88/100

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Traveler rating

4.7/5

Based on 555 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon worth booking?

4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon is a 96-hour experience in Aswan, Egypt, from $229 per person. It scores 88 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 555 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
88 / 100
Rating
4.7/5 (555)
Duration
96 hours
From
$229 per person

Enjoy 4 Days Nile Cruise Aswan Luxor  - Relax on cruise board this is Egypt in the best way you can see. - Enjoy the highlights of Aswan and Luxor With stops in Kom Ombo and Edfu. - Marvel the Valley of the Kings and so much more with an Egyptology guide. - Feast on buffet lunches, dinners, and breakfasts on board a 5-star ship. - Take it easy with door-to-door transfers in Luxor and Aswan. - Experience the fabulous temples of Abu Simbel. Touch the real Egyptian culture in Luxor and Aswan - Collect the most important sites in upper Egypt in one package. - The best price and quality of service are our targets. - Gather between the great Egyptian Nile river quietness on cruise board and the fabulous temples and tombs in upper Egypt. - 3 nights Nile Cruise ,meals, expert tour guide, qualified licensed drivers - Door to door transfers ,Abu Simbel trip ,west and east banks in Luxor ,Edfu & Kom Ombo temples , Aswan Sightseeing ,taxes and charges all are included

What you get

    About this experience

    Enjoy 4 Days Nile Cruise Aswan Luxor  - Relax on cruise board this is Egypt in the best way you can see. - Enjoy the highlights of Aswan and Luxor With stops in Kom Ombo and Edfu. - Marvel the Valley of the Kings and so much more with an Egyptology guide. - Feast on buffet lunches, dinners, and breakfasts on board a 5-star ship. - Take it easy with door-to-door transfers in Luxor and Aswan. - Experience the fabulous temples of Abu Simbel. Touch the real Egyptian culture in Luxor and Aswan - Collect the most important sites in upper Egypt in one package. - The best price and quality of service are our targets. - Gather between the great Egyptian Nile river quietness on cruise board and the fabulous temples and tombs in upper Egypt. - 3 nights Nile Cruise ,meals, expert tour guide, qualified licensed drivers - Door to door transfers ,Abu Simbel trip ,west and east banks in Luxor ,Edfu & Kom Ombo temples , Aswan Sightseeing ,taxes and charges all are included

    What's included

    Included

    • Sharing a small group to Abu Simbel with English Speaking tour guide.
    • All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified drivers
    • Service , taxes , Landing and Parking Fees
    • Hot air balloon in Luxor , pick up, drop off and flight certificate (In case you booked this option)
    • Lunch
    • Cart ride at Edfu temple
    • Dinner
    • Breakfast
    • Motorboat to Philae Temple.
    • All local taxes and services.
    • 03 nights’ accommodation on board 5* Nile cruise – based on FB basis.
    • Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives.
    • Egyptology English-speaking tour guide.

    Not included

    • Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sightseeing.
    • Wifi on The cruise (with extra charge on the cruise)
    • Water or Drinks on the cruise.
    • Boat Staff , rep , drivers tipping
    • Pick up from West bank hotels or Aswan airport

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Aswan

    Aswan east bank hotels

    Meeting point

    Aswan

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Luxor east bank hotels or downtown

    Ends at

    Luxor Downtown and east bank hotels

    Options you can book

    • Cruise+Abu Simbel. NO Balloon

      Pickup included

    • Cruise+Abu simbel + Balloon

      Hot air Balloon Pickup included

    • Cruise,NO Abu Simbl,No Balloon

      Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    ar, de, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Wed, Fri
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Egypt Best Holidays

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Tour ends in Luxor on last day in Luxor by 3 to 4 PM
    • All the excluding items can be paid in Cash or credit card
    • Hot air balloon optional tour can be cancelled sometimes by the ministry of aviation due to the bad weather ( in such case it will be refunded for this tour )
    • We will text you via WhatsApp and add you to the group tour to be easier during the pick up
    • The name of the boat is decided few days before the trip when it gets the sailing permission from our government as all cruise tours in Egypt
    • Children under the age of 6 years are not allowed for the balloon trip.
    • 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 or Aswan airport with extra 12 us dollars per person
    • Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
    • All bookings for 3 persons, will be accommodated in 1 Cabin (Room)
    • For bookings of 2 adults and 2 children aged between 2 and 11.99 years, one triple room (with three beds) will be provided. , otherwise you can book for 3 adult and one child in case you want 2 rooms

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 547 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    547 verified traveler reviews for 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    445
    4 star
    61
    3 star
    21
    2 star
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    1 star
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    Rebecca_J · October 2026

    This was a more expensive...

    This was a more expensive but great experience. I was with "King Mina" and he was an excellent tour guide - really knowledgeable and excellent communication. The only real downside of doing a trip like this is that you're with a large group the whole time. Our group was about 35 people so that meant visiting all of the sites together, meaning we had to wait for people, we had limited time at the sites, etc. But the ship, City & Sea Adonis, was very nice - nicer than other ships I saw. Also, expect to pay an additional $100 USD for entry into the sites and tips for the cruise staff.

    via Viator

    ClareBearWasThere · October 2026

    What a fantastic Nile cruise

    We thoroughly enjoyed our Nile cruise on the Monte Carlo, the staff were all really friendly and kept us happy. The accommodation was good and the food plentiful, with the welcome breakfast bags on the early morning starts. The many tours were well organised and co-ordinated by Talaat Abdo who had 2 groups from different boats. The group was a bit too big but Talaat did a great job. Talaat was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable, who made every effort to include and look after everyone. He always made us smile and went the extra mile to get a pair of reading glasses back to us in Luxor after they were left in Aswan. We would highly recommend him

    via Tripadvisor

    jessicalO8461UY · October 2026

    Khaled el Saady amazing tours

    Very helpful in meeting our needs and responsive over messages before the tour started. Very knowledgeable with many years of experience.

    via Tripadvisor

    322jingc · October 2026

    Lovely Khaled el saady

    Fantastic experience, must visit

    via Tripadvisor

    Wcy73scl · October 2026

    Upper Egypt with Khaled el saady

    Fantastic experience must visit

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    96 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Wed, Fri
    Price range
    $229 to $999
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    194
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Egypt Best Holidays, who run 10 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 66.5.

    See everything Egypt Best Holidays runs

    Why this scores 88

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)79
    Review evidence (18% weight)100
    Booking momentum (14% weight)100
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)49
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Aswan.

    How much does 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon cost?

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    Prices start at $229 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 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon take?

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    Plan for about 96 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 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 555 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Aswan, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air 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 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 96-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon?

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    Around 194 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 96-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air 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 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure, 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Private Tour, 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon. 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon?

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    Included: Sharing a small group to Abu Simbel with English Speaking tour guide; All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified drivers; Service , taxes , Landing and Parking Fees; Hot air balloon in Luxor , pick up, drop off and flight certificate (In case you booked th; and Lunch. Not included: Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sightseeing; Wifi on The cruise (with extra charge on the cruise); Water or Drinks on the cruise; and Boat Staff , rep , drivers tipping. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 52 listed pickup locations in and around Aswan. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon offered in?

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    It is offered in Arabic, German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon?

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    Across 555 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    What booking options are available for 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including Cruise+Abu Simbel. NO Balloon, Cruise+Abu simbel + Balloon, Cruise,NO Abu Simbl,No Balloon. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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