(Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon)
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 21 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon) worth booking?
(Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon) is a 96-hour experience in Safaga, Egypt, from $494 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (21)
- Duration
- 96 hours
- From
- $494 per person
See more of Egypt and check off a Nile cruise with this 3-night experience from Aswan. Offering a convenient and relaxing way to visit Abu Simbel and Luxor, this package includes your hotel transport, Nile cruise ship accommodation, meals, and trips with an Egyptologist guide. Extra highlights include an Abu Simbel small-group tour, a visit to a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island, and a Luxor hot air balloon ride.
What you get
About this experience
See more of Egypt and check off a Nile cruise with this 3-night experience from Aswan. Offering a convenient and relaxing way to visit Abu Simbel and Luxor, this package includes your hotel transport, Nile cruise ship accommodation, meals, and trips with an Egyptologist guide. Extra highlights include an Abu Simbel small-group tour, a visit to a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island, and a Luxor hot air balloon ride.
What's included
Included
- Sharing a small group to Abu Simbel.
- 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- 35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky
- All transfers/Pickup and drop off service by A/C. vehicle .
- Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Tipping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Fayrouz Egypt Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
- A child from 5 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
- Children from 5 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.
- Prices are quoted in U.S dollars,per person per trip and valid,except during Christmas,New Year,Easter holidays.
- If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 25USD per person, and 12.5$USD per child. .
- If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 25USD per person, and 12.5$USD per child. .
- 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 you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person
- You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.
- Our drop off location in Luxor after the tour on the last day can be at Luxor Airport, train or hotels in Luxor east bank
- The tour ends on the last day in Luxor city around 4 to 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
21 verified traveler reviews for (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good😊
We had a wonderful 3-night, 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, visiting some of Egypt’s most incredible ancient sites. During the cruise and tours, we met different guides in each area, including Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Karnak Temple. Among all the guides we met, Ahmed Yossry in Luxor was definitely the most memorable. Ahmed was extremely kind, patient, and knowledgeable. He didn’t simply explain the history of the sites — he told us the stories behind the pharaohs, temples, and Egyptian mythology in a way that was easy and enjoyable to understand. He also took the time to answer all of our questions and showed us the important details that we might otherwise have missed. Thanks to his detailed explanations, we were able to understand and appreciate the history of Luxor on a much deeper level. What impressed us most was how friendly and thoughtful he was throughout the tour. We met several guides during our trip, but Ahmed made us feel the most comfortable and genuinely helped us enjoy the experience. If you are visiting Luxor and looking for a knowledgeable and friendly guide, I highly recommend Ahmed Yossry. Especially if you are interested in ancient Egyptian history and mythology, having Ahmed as your guide can make the experience much more meaningful and enjoyable. Thank you to everyone who made our 3-night, 4-day Nile cruise such a memorable experience, and a special thank you to Ahmed for making our time in Luxor so enjoyable! 🇪🇬❤️
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Good
An unforgettable tour with Ahmed Yossry! I had a wonderful trip to Luxor thanks to Ahmed Yossry. Having such a professional guide made the whole experience truly enjoyable. Although it was a bit pricey, it was worth every penny. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Nile Cruise
We took a 4-day cruise on the Nile. The train was rich and informative. We were particularly lucky to have a guide in Luxor, Ahmed Yossry. Not only did he tell a lot of interesting things, but he was also an excellent photographer, he found a ceramic workshop at my personal request of my hobby. The tour included only the work of the guide, all tickets were purchased separately. Their story was just for us, without a troupe group in every city. The hot air balloon flight was canceled, they said about it already on the trip. Due to the heat, the attractions of the last day were divided into 2 days, the tour ended at 12:00, not 18:00, so I had to pay an additional $ 30 per person for the cabin extension. Please note that before booking the plane back, you can arrange with the guide about your program in advance. When booking a tour on Trip.com you are contacted a few days before the start of the cruise via Whatsapp, I asked you to contact me earlier through support so as not to worry about it.
via Tripadvisor
Aswan to Luxor cruise - Amazing experience
I booked the Aswan to Luxor cruise directly with the company via email . What an amazing and seamless experience making last minute late night additions, the inclusions , the on time drivers , tour guides , assistance from the agency and of course the total price . This was the best part of our trip . Thanks to the team
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An Honest Review - pricing, quality arrangements
TLDR - significantly overpriced, very responsive customer service, accommodating, but not 5 star cruise closer to 3 star, itinerary and arrangements need consistent follow up (via Whatsapp). Nothing like the pictures, actual 5 star cruises can be booked for a similar price instead or one can book these 3 star cruises in Egypt with the tours at 50-70% of the price. In chronological order - day one was picked up on time at the meeting point to be driven around for 1 hour picking up and dropping off other guests. After an hour, we were dropped off at our dock which was 400m from the starting meeting point at our dock, at the cruise it was clearly a three star quality cruise that must have been stunning in its prime but has aged significantly and is no longer of five star quality. At this point I had realised that I had paid ~ USD 1300 for two people, for a cruise that should cost USD 600-800 for two people, (from other guests and ship crew). The couple staying in the identical cabin next door had in fact paid less than USD600 for two people. Understanding the premium to perhaps reserve rooms (although there was some issue finding the booking when we arrived on board), if one uses the most expensive cruise pricing, the tours would then amount to USD 500 which is on the very expensive end, one can arrange private tours for less than that price via the ship or at the destinations. Other guests that had booked with the same tour company while in Egypt had paid ~USD 900 for the same experience. All this to say it is well worth the time to spend a day extra in Egypt and book this experience locally or book directly with a true 5 star cruise operator. This is the full extent of my dissatisfaction with this experience and more so because a 5 star experience was promised at a 5 star price and not delivered. Special mentions: Fatima who was the agent I was in communication with at Fayruz via Whatsapp, who helped me with some alternate arrangements and was patient with my follow ups - thank you for your assistance. Mohammed, our driver in Luxor who was very accommodating of our schedule and very friendly and hospitable. While in Egypt my partner was informed of an interview that she had to attend during our last day in Luxor. We asked for this to be accommodated and Mohammed found a quiet place to park, put up privacy shades and set the air conditioner so that she could do the interview comfortably, she was successful in that interview. during that time we had coffee and he was not at all impatient and allowed her to take the time she needed. Thank you again Mohammed. For the cruise (cruise operator is independent from Fayruz) in general the service was good, the staff were friendly, and the food was local cuisine with a beef, chicken and sometimes fish or duck options. Three-course buffet that tasted great. The deck facilities were good although I had not tried the massage facilities or the pool. The crew was also accommodating in letting us watch from the front as they navigated through the canals. We were allowed to keep our bags on board on the last day after disembarking and make use of a cabin for showering before heading to the airport. The tour on day one with Mary and her husband as tour guides of our small group of 8 was great and their passion for teaching us the history was clear. We were not rushed and had sufficient time at the attractions although we ran into closing time at the temple of Philae, I think it was probably better to experience the temple while it was not as busy. our guide spent his time explaining details that was insightful for the rest of the our visit in Egypt. On day two we had woken up early and headed to Abu Simbel, which was beautiful. guides are busy here and there is a lot of staging time before one gets to view the temples. That said there was enough time to view the temples. We arrived a bit late in Kom Ombo but our guide got us and gave us enough time when we rejoined the group of 8 to take it all in. This was a spectacular temple and our guide did a great job. On day three we woke up early and headed to Edfu temple, nothing noteworthy. That evening we arrived in Luxor and a bit later than expected. Given our flight time from Luxor I had requested a private tour and transfer on our last day in Luxor, which was arranged by Fatim at an addition USD100. I think this was fine since we actually had requests to structure the tours to give us some free time to attend to the beforementioned interview and arrive timeously to the airport. I was notified that we would go on to see Luxor temple that evening instead of the next day. It then appeared that this would be part of the private tour arranged for the next day. The Luxor temple was our favourite. Seeing it at night was spectacular. The tour was a bit rushed despite it being private bit we took our time when viewing it on our own without the guide. Day four was an early morning to get to the balloon ride. The balloon ride is operated by a third party. Arrangements were fine, although missed sunrise and the balloon ride was essentially over some farmland with a distant view of hatshipsut temple, and the nile. Pleasant but nothing noteworthy. We were picked up by our private tour guide and Mohammed directly after. We headed to the Valley of the kings which was quite eye opening, we tried to see as much as we could as per guide's recommendation, but he also kept us to time so we could fit in our flexible requirements. Our final stop was at Karnak temple which was awesome with all of its history. the tour was again rushed but we could take our time viewing the temples without the guide. We were taken back to our cruise, although they we disembarked. we were allowed to wait there until we needed to leave to the airport. Mohammed was on time for our pick up and dropped us off at the airport on time.
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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
- $494 to $1,270
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Fayrouz Egypt Travel, who run 6 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.3.
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(Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Safaga.
How much does (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon) cost?
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Prices start at $494 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Safaga usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & 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 Safaga is not rushed.
Is (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 21 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Safaga, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & 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 (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & 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 (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon)?
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Around 7 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 Safaga 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 Safaga and add a light layer if any part of the 96-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & 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 Safaga 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 Safaga?
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On Outty we rank every Safaga experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Horse Riding & Camel Beach,Desert, Swim,Sunrise & Sunset-Hurghada, Orange Bay Giftun Island Snorkeling Cruise With Lunch – Hurghada, Full day trip to Luxor with littel Group & Tutankhamun Tomb. 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 Safaga?
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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 Safaga?
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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 (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon)?
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Included: Sharing a small group to Abu Simbel; 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis; Lunch; Dinner; and Breakfast. Not included: Entrance fees; and Tipping. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon) include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 464 listed pickup locations in and around Safaga. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon) offered in?
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It is offered in 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 (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & 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.
Is (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon) wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & 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 (Wonderful 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor & Balloon)?
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Across 21 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
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