Abu Simbel Trip (Group Sharing), Check-In, and Sailing to Kom Ombo Temple

Aswan - An Egypt Gift Tours licensed Egyptology tour guide will collect guests from their hotel in Aswan’s east bank between 4 and 4:30 am for the Abu Simbel trip (shared group in a bus or minibus), with a drive lasting approximately 4 hours.

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Explore one of Egypt’s most remarkable sites; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, renowned for their unique design, built for King Ramesses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Return to Aswan around 2 to 2:30 pm to collect luggage and transfer to a 5-star cruise for check-in and lunch.

Temple of Kom Ombo - At approximately 2:30 pm, the cruise will set sail towards Kom Ombo. Upon arrival in Kom Ombo city, visit the dual temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Return to the cruise for dinner and continue sailing to Edfu for an overnight stay.

Note: On Mondays and Fridays, the cruise begins sailing to Kom Ombo early on day 2 around 5 am. All excursions listed in the itinerary will be completed, but the order may vary according to the cruise schedule.

Edfu Temple and Arrival in Luxor

Temple of Horus - Begin the tour around 6 am with a horse carriage ride alongside the tour guide to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, considered the most complete and best-preserved of all Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise for breakfast and continue sailing.

Esna Lock - Relax on deck, taking in the unique landscape and admiring the beautiful scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Luxor. Cross the Esna Lock. Enjoy lunch on board and afternoon tea on the sundeck.

Luxor - Arrive at the cruise dock in Luxor late in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner on board and a belly dancing show. Overnight stay in Luxor.

Hot Air Balloon Ride, Luxor West Bank Tour, and Departure Transfer

Hot Air Balloon Luxor Take-Off Site - Begin between 5:00 and 5:30 am (timing can be adjusted) for an incredible 30 to 45-minute hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s west bank, offering an aerial view of the country’s landscape and famous landmarks. Witness the sun illuminating the sky of the open-air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.

Valley of the Kings - After breakfast and check-out, embark on an unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom carved their tombs into the mountains to hide their treasures and protect their mummies.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Proceed to the Mortuary Temple of the renowned Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, and discover her beautiful temple and intriguing story with her nephew.

Colossi of Memnon - Conclude the West Bank tour with a photo stop in front of the colossal statues of Memnon. Lunch at a local restaurant is optional. (An optional tour to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple is available for an additional charge). Transfer to a hotel on Luxor’s east bank, the airport, or the railway station.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
• Abu Simbel trip (group bus/minibus)
• 30-40 minutes Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor
• 2 nights on 5-star Nile Cruise, full board
• Professional English-speaking Egyptology guide

• Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
• Tipping to the guide, drivers and cruise crew
• Water, drinks or Wifi on the cruise.
• It is available to pick travelers at Aswan west bank hotels with extra charge.
• available to drop off travelers at their hotels in Luxor west bank with extra charge.

Embark on an incredible 2-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, exploring the magnificent temples between these cities and the renowned Abu Simbel temples, located 285 km south of Aswan. Delight in a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s sky. Savor buffet-style breakfasts, lunches, and dinners aboard a luxurious 5-star ship. At regular intervals, your Nile Cruise will alert you to stop and explore the impressive temples and tombs in Aswan and Luxor, perfect for capturing stunning photographs. Visit the Abu Simbel Temples, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple. Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off services at your hotels on the east bank of Aswan and Luxor.

• Essentials for the excursion: Passport, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen.
• Your passport copy is required after booking for a government permission before the travel date
• Please, send us your hotel name, address and room number when possible before the travel date.
• Children less than 6 years are not allowed for the balloon trip.
• Camera is not allowed in the balloon basket, you can use your cell-phone to take photos
• If the balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person.
• You will need to carry Egyptian money cash for the Tipping to The guide and drivers.
• You will pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card
• Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
• If the Abu Simbel trip cancelled due to bad weather you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person.
• We pick Travelers from Aswan hotels (east bank side).
• If your hotel is located on Elephantine Island or Aswan west bank, so you need to arrange crossing to the city side, where we can pick you up.
• Passports copies are required for the cruise line company, Abu Simbel and hot air balloon trip permissions.
• 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.
• Pregnant women are not allowed for the Hot Air Balloon trip.
• The cruise options for Mondays and Fridays start sailing to Kom Ombo in the early morning of day 2 around 5 am. We will do all the excursions mentioned in the itinerary but in different order according to the cruise schedule.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.