4-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon over Luxor and Abu Simbel

Your epic adventure begins as our friendly team greets you at Aswan Airport, the train station, or your hotel. Visit the massive Aswan High Dam, a monumental feat of modern engineering, then stand in awe before the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and rescued from the rising Nile waters. See the Unfinished Obelisk, a fascinating snapshot of ancient stone-cutting techniques. Step aboard your luxurious floating hotel, check in, and savor a delicious welcome lunch. In the late afternoon, embrace the timeless Nile on an optional felucca sail and Nubian village visit, soaking in the golden sunset over Aswan, followed by a gourmet dinner on board.

Spend a restful night aboard your Nile cruise ship, docked in Aswan, with the Nile's gentle currents and starlit skies setting the scene for a peaceful evening.

After an early tea and coffee service, disembark at Edfu and travel by a traditional horse-drawn carriage to the remarkably preserved Temple of Edfu, sanctuary of the falcon god Horus. Return to the ship for breakfast, then set sail for the final leg of the journey to legendary Luxor. Lunch is served during the fascinating Esna Lock crossing, a true engineering marvel as the ship is gently lowered to continue its journey. Arrive in Luxor by early evening with time to explore the vibrant local market (souq), then witness the spectacular Luxor Temple beautifully illuminated against the night sky before returning on board for a gourmet farewell dinner.

Spend a peaceful night aboard your cruise ship, docked in Luxor - the ancient city of Thebes and open-air museum of Egypt - ready to explore its temples and tombs the following day.

Around 5:30 AM, experience the trip of a lifetime: your included sunrise hot air balloon flight, soaring above the Valley of the Kings and the West Bank for unforgettable panoramic views of Luxor and the Nile Valley below. Afterwards, continue to explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, the resting place of Egypt's pharaohs, and the magnificent multi-level Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, along with the towering Colossi of Memnon. Cross to the East Bank to marvel at the vast Karnak Temple complex, the largest religious site ever built. Your Nile cruise adventure ends with a comfortable transfer to your hotel, the train station, or Luxor Airport.