Cairo: 4-Days Nile River Cruise With Hot Air Balloon

Tour from Cairo. Swim the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan. Visit the most important archaeological sites and enjoy a hot air balloon ride at sunrise.

Highlights 3-Day Nile River Cruise with Hot Air Balloon:

• Explore the ancient history of Luxor, Edfu, and Aswan with your guide
• Sail the Nile on a 2-night river cruise including all meals
• Take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu
• Learn about the most important archaeological sites in Egypt
• Take a hot air balloon ride over the Luxor temples at sunrise

Full Description 4-Days Nile River Cruise with Hot Air Balloon:

1 day

At 5:00 PM, you will be picked up from your home and transferred to Cairo Railway Station, where you will catch an overnight train to Luxor.

Day 2

Upon arrival in Luxor early in the morning, a representative will meet you and take you to a cafe to sample local tea. Then, you will enjoy flying in a hot air balloon to watch the sun rise over the archaeological sites of Luxor.

Then, head to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Here you will explore the 3 most important tombs and see walls full of hieroglyphs.

During the tour, do not forget to take memorable photos.

Your guide will then take you to the most important temple of the complex, the Temple of Hatshepsut in Mortuari. The temple consists of three floors with open balconies built of limestone, with statues of the god Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut.

You will then head to the east bank to visit the largest temple in Luxor, Karnak Temple. Meanwhile, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khons.

You will check into your room and then the boat will sail to Edfu. In the evening, you will enjoy dinner and free time in the comfort of the boat.

Day 3

After breakfast on board, board a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu. You will then enjoy an excursion to the Temple of Horus.

You will enjoy lunch on board the boat as you sail to your next destination. Afternoon visit to the unusual temple of Kom Ombo. Return to the boat for dinner and free time.

Day 4

Early in the morning, you will travel to one of the most stunning temple complexes in Egypt, the Abu Simbel Temples.

You will then be transferred to Aswan Station to travel back to Cairo by train.