5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel
Luxor, Egypt

5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel

Outty Ranking 78 4.9 · 38 traveler reviews120 hoursFrom $1,045
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Outty Ranking

78/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 38 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is 5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel worth booking?

5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel is a 120-hour experience in Luxor, Egypt, from $1,045 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 38 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
78 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (38)
Duration
120 hours
From
$1,045 per person

With High Quality Service, Discover the Rich heritage and history of Luxor and Aswan with the beauty of Egypt Nile Valley. Enjoy the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life from your 5 stars Nile Cruise Ship deck, in 5 days, 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan. Discover the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, stop in the way to visit the Pharaonic sites of interest such as Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel from Aswan and enjoy a memorable Hot Air balloon Ride over Luxor. Have fun and enjoy plenty of entertainments nights such as belly dancing show, Galabeya party, Nubian show or disco and more in this 5 days Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan city. - Check in with lunch & check out with breakfast

What you get

    About this experience

    With High Quality Service, Discover the Rich heritage and history of Luxor and Aswan with the beauty of Egypt Nile Valley. Enjoy the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life from your 5 stars Nile Cruise Ship deck, in 5 days, 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan. Discover the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, stop in the way to visit the Pharaonic sites of interest such as Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel from Aswan and enjoy a memorable Hot Air balloon Ride over Luxor. Have fun and enjoy plenty of entertainments nights such as belly dancing show, Galabeya party, Nubian show or disco and more in this 5 days Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan city. - Check in with lunch & check out with breakfast

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 38 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    9 mentions

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

    Organization

    6 mentions

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

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    5 mentions

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

    Traveler reviews

    38 verified traveler reviews for 5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    fiorella o · April 2025

    Good experience

    Generally it was a good experience, good organization and good itinerary to explore Luxor/Aswan with great tour guide Gamal, who was very knowledgeable and kind to take us pictures. Only problem was on the final day for drop off to our hotel. Our hotel was out of limits and we were informed by the agency one day before, making us run to look for transportation which is something that could have been prevented if the agency let us know in advance. This being said, the tour guide Gamal was very good. He tried his hardest to find a transportation solution for us. Overall it was a good experience, only problem was communication for the hotel drop off.

    Response from the operator: Dear Esteemed Guest, Greetings from Let's Discover Egypt Tours. On behalf of all the team we thank you so much for sharing your views and experience with us. Your review is highly appreciated and is very important to us and the community. Thank you again! Let's Discover Egypt Team.

    via Tripadvisor

    vladn2010 · November 2024

    Exceptional tour

    Excellent tour, well organized and punctual - it's not fast paced, with most activities during first part of the day. You can chill out on the second part of the day or do some optional activities. Boat and cabin were excellent, food was exceptionally good and crew very attentive. Out guide, Gamal, was excellent with great knowledge of Egyptian history. He is also very kind, nothing is too much trouble for him ! Book this tour, you will love it !

    Response from the operator: Dear Esteemed Guest, Greetings from Let's Discover Egypt Tours. On behalf of all the team we thank you so much for taking the time in submitting your review with us and the community. We appreciate your review and hope we are always up to your expectations. Thank you again! Let's Discover Egypt Team.

    via Viator

    Neha_M · November 2024

    Fantastic experience. Will do it again!

    It was a very pleasant journey and one that I would repeat again. The rooms on board were very clean, comfortable with good food and excellent serivce on board. Beyond that the add on packages like the hot air balloon and the trip to Abu Simbel were both very well organised and have left lasting impressions. A special call-out to our guide Gamal who made the whole experience come alive for us at every place by explaining every scene and patiently answering all our questions. He also accompanied us one on one in Luxor after the trip for 2 days where we visited locations like Temple of Dendaraa and other sites on West Bank that were not part of the tour package.

    Response from the operator: Dear Esteemed Guest, Greetings from Let's Discover Egypt Tours. On behalf of all the team we thank you so much for taking the time in submitting your review with us and the community. We appreciate your review and hope we are always up to your expectations. Thank you again! Let's Discover Egypt Team.

    via Viator

    Carlos A · April 2024

    Eficiencia

    Excelent organization. A Very good room and food. Gamal, our tour guide, a very educated man with a lot of knowledge and kindness, an he was always on time.! I fully recommend this experience Carlos Chile

    Response from the operator: Dear Esteemed Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your views and experience with Let's Discover Egypt Tours. We are so pleased to see how happy you are with your trip. Your review is highly appreciated and is very important to us and the community of whom are thinking about travelling soon. Thank you again! Let's Discover Egypt Team

    via Tripadvisor

    AnoukP96 · April 2024

    5 day cruise on the Nile

    Our guide Gamal was really good, he had a great knowledge about everything we visited, organized the practical things very well, was very reachable and he really listened to us and took into account our wishes. The cruise was amazing, so was the trip with the balloon. We were only a bit disappointed by the agency itself because they asked us the day before the tour would start if we wanted to upgrade our group tour into a private tour for 100 US dollars. We said we were ok with a group tour so no, and then it turned out we were the only participants anyway in that tour, so it felt like they just tried to make some extra money of us.

    Response from the operator: Dear Esteemed Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your views and experience with Let's Discover Egypt Tours. We are so pleased to see how happy you are with your trip. Your review is highly appreciated and is very important to us and the community of whom are thinking about travelling soon. By the way on this trip day we had more than 32 persons and 7 children, we asked you to upgrade if you want because your pick up time was 9:30 Am from your hotel in Luxor, and the others will start from Luxor airport at 7:00 Am, so when you refuse we upgrade your booking for free as a complementary, not because you were the only participants or because we need to get some extra money as you think. We wish to welcome you again in Egypt more and more. Thank you again! Let's Discover Egypt Team

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    120 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Thu, Sat
    Price range
    $1,045 to $1,750
    Booked in 30 days
    13
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 78

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)69
    Booking momentum (14% weight)62
    Value for money (12% weight)68
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)54
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    5 Days Nile 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 5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel cost?

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    Prices start at $1,045 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 5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel take?

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    Plan for about 120 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 5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 38 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 5 Days Nile 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 5 Days Nile 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 120-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book 5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel?

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    Around 13 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 120-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does 5 Days Nile 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 Tour to West bank, Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut, 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 happens to 5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Luxor. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about 5 Days Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel?

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    Across 38 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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