4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 40 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel worth booking?
4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel is a 96-hour experience in Luxor, Egypt, from $250 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 40 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (40)
- Duration
- 96 hours
- From
- $250 per person
The Beauty of Egypt Upper Nile Valley, is best appreciated from the deck of a Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy the riverside scenery and discover the ancient wonders of Egypt passing by Pharaonic sites en route between Luxor and Aswan. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, two stops in the way to visit the Pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise every Saturday, Monday, or Thursday from Luxor to Aswan. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast. Note: ★Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 12:01 pm. ★the tour ends in Aswan on the last day around 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended.
What you get
About this experience
The Beauty of Egypt Upper Nile Valley, is best appreciated from the deck of a Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy the riverside scenery and discover the ancient wonders of Egypt passing by Pharaonic sites en route between Luxor and Aswan. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, two stops in the way to visit the Pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise every Saturday, Monday, or Thursday from Luxor to Aswan. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast. Note: ★Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 12:01 pm. ★the tour ends in Aswan on the last day around 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended.
What's included
Included
- 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor sky.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- 3 nights accommodation on 5 star Cruise on full board basis, start with lunch&end with breakfast
- Breakfast
- Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide. .
- All transfers, pick up and drop off by an A/C. vehicle.
- Abu Simbel trip( Sharing a group with English Guide) bus or minibus.
Not included
- Entrance fees to all the above mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide, drivers or cruise crew.
- Water or Drinks on the cruise.
- Any personal expenses like laundry etc or Any optional Tours.
- Motorboat to Philae Temple.
- Wifi on the cruise.
- It is available to pick Travelers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra charge.
- It is available to transfer Travelers to the Hotels in Aswan west bank with extra charge.
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Ends at
Aswan east bank hotel, train station or airport
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, Thu, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Egypt Gift Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.
- A child from 6 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
- A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
- If your arrival to Luxor 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
- Prices are quoted in U.S dollars , per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays
- Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
- If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded.
- If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded.
- Pregnant woman 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.
- The tour ends on the last day in Aswan city around 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended
- If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person
- Our drop off location in Aswan after the tour on the last day can be at Aswan Airport, train or hotels in Aswan east bank
- You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card except the motorboat to Philae temple in Egyptian money cash.
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 40 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
40 verified traveler reviews for 4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The best experience In Egypt
The reason why I picked this company is because they always communicated with me on WhatsApp. Everyone was really nice and helpful. I have never been on a cruise before. It was one fun thing after another.
via Tripadvisor
Good Trip to See Upper Egypt
Really enjoyed the cruise! We got to see many sites including temples and historical areas Pros: not having to coordinate travel to/from sites, getting to see big highlights like Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel, common facilities were very nice Cons: food was hit or miss, not up front of certain prices, schedule/itinerary changes without notification (papyrus shop, perfume factory, and alabaster store), boat maintenance (window wouldn't lock, bathroom tiles broken)
Response from the operator: Dear, our customer Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review on Viator. It seems you copied a review from someone else with things that never happened with you. We would like to confirm that nothing had been changed in your itinerary. You and your family were joining a group of travelers who are booking 5-Days 4-Nights Cruise from Luxor To Aswan and they did all the tours with you till Abu Simbel trip and they had an extra night left on the cruise while you checked out on the 4th.day. After the Abu Simbel trip, you went on a private tour to Philae temple while the others opt to add the optional tour to the Nubian Village. So, their schedule was different than yours however nothing had been changed in your itinerary. Our tour guides didn't take you to the Papyrus or Perfume shops because you already did that in Cairo with a different company ( NOT With Us). Only a stop at the Alabaster factory, where you took a drink and nobody forced you to buy Anything and you didn't buy!!. Your cabin was at the Upper deck and we checked with and all was well as you mentioned on the whatsapp chat. Best Regards
via Viator
Egyptian Nile Expedition
I appreciated the carefully constructed itinerary and the convenience of having an agent coordinating all the different tours and moving parts. The guides were excellent and I always felt welcomed. Hatem was particularly great, given his exceptional knowledge, passion, and friendliness. Our tour operator, Heba Haggag, was also amazing. She was responsive and eager to make sure we were always having a good time. We appreciated her kindness and the thoughtful gift. Our only concern on the trip was for some of the carriage horses in Edfu. Some appeared clearly in poor health and my girlfriend was saddened by the experience. Egypt is amazing place and we won’t soon forget this trip. Thanks for everything!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing trip, unforgettable days !
The trip was amazing with a very good ship and careful crew. The food and accommodations were 5 star. The guide Mostafa Abdo knows a lot about all the temples and explained in details many things that made the trip unforgettable. Despite the heat of July we could enjoy everything!! I highly recommend the agency as Heba helped during all steps and communicated with us the entire trip.
via Tripadvisor
The expected and the unexpectedly wonderful experience.
I expected the Nile river cruise to be wonderful and it did not disappoint. There was the majesty of the ancient 3 to 4000 year old temples and ruins, the beauty of the meandering Nile river with its green fertile banks and timeless faces of the Egyptian people. I have been on over 10 cruises across the world as well as the river cruises in castle area of Germany. The cruise ship had good food, happy faces of the staff, and good service. The ship does not cater to typical excesses of major cruise lines in terms of spa, gym, restaurant variety and other entertainment but well served it's primary function. Most unexpected was the dedicated Egyptologist guide, HOSSAM RASHWAN who was with us 3 complete days of the trip. He personally micro managed our itinerary, transportation needs, off ship tours and even catered to basic requests to stop at a supermarket, go to the ATM, find restaurants or expedite special shopping desires. He was all-knowing, caring and directive in creating the best experience possible for us. His expertise was readily apparent in Egyptology, he speaks at least 5 different languages, and he endeavored to answer all questions and interests. The guides on these types of cruises are typically contracted by the ship/local tour company and therefore you are able to make requests as well as privately contract the guide for services. This is really what topped our experiences and gave us complete comfort in our safety and his guarantee of a successful event.
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, Thu, Sat
- Price range
- $250 to $2,500
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Egypt Gift Tours, who run 9 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.5.
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4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Luxor.
How much does 4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel cost?
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Prices start at $250 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Luxor usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel 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 Luxor is not rushed.
Is 4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 40 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Luxor, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel?
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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-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel 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-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel?
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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 Luxor 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 Luxor and add a light layer if any part of the 96-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel 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 Luxor 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 Luxor?
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On Outty we rank every Luxor experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut, Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor (Private), Full Day Tour of Luxor private. 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 Luxor?
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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 Luxor?
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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-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel?
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Included: 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor sky; Lunch; Dinner; 3 nights accommodation on 5 star Cruise on full board basis, start with lunch&end with bre; and Breakfast. Not included: Entrance fees to all the above mentioned sightseeing; Tipping to the guide, drivers or cruise crew; Water or Drinks on the cruise; and Any personal expenses like laundry etc or Any optional Tours. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 167 listed pickup locations in and around Luxor. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is 4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, English 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-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel?
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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.
Is 4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Wheelchair accessible; and Pregnant woman is not allowed for the balloon trip. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to 4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel 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-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Luxor to Aswan including Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel?
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Across 40 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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