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Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise + Abu Simbel & Balloon Ride
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Sail from Aswan to Luxor on a 4-day Nile cruise with guided temple visits, an Abu Simbel excursion, and a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Pickup and drop-off are included for a smooth start and finish.
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Duration 4 daysCheck availability to see starting times
Pickup offeredIncluded from most Aswan hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Live guideEnglish
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Sail from Aswan to Luxor on a 4-day Nile cruise with guided temple visits, an Abu Simbel excursion, and a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Pickup and drop-off are included for a smooth start and finish.
Sail from Aswan to Luxor on a 4-day Nile cruise with guided temple visits, an Abu Simbel excursion, and a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Pickup and drop-off are included for a smooth start and finish.
Reserve now & pay laterNothing charged today — only pay when your trip is confirmed
Duration 4 daysCheck availability to see starting times
Pickup offeredIncluded from most Aswan hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Live guideEnglish
- •3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- •Abu Simbel excursion with early departure
- •Guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu
- •Night visit to Luxor Temple
- •Hot air balloon ride over Luxor
- •Pickup in Aswan and drop-off in Luxor
Begin in Aswan with pickup from your hotel, airport, or railway station, then board your 5-star Nile cruise and explore the High Dam and Philae Temple. As the journey continues north, stop at Kom Ombo and Edfu with an Egyptologist guide along the way. An early-morning excursion t...
3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise
Abu Simbel excursion
Hot air balloon flight over Luxor
Egyptologist guide
English-speaking guide for Abu Simbel
Pickup and drop-off at hotel, airport, or railway station
Air-conditioned transportation
Meet and assist service
Local taxes and service charges
Entrance fees to temples and attractions
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses
Optional activities not listed
Hotel Pickup(Optional)
Included from most Aswan hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
What to Bring
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Passport
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Comfortable walking shoes
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Light layers for early mornings
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Sun protection
Know Before You Go
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before — full refund
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Entrance fees are not included and are paid locally (costs vary by site)
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Abu Simbel departure is early (4:30 AM); balloon start is 5:00 AM
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Drop-off in Luxor is to the airport, railway station, or hotel (3:00–4:00 PM)
Highlights
- •3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- •Abu Simbel excursion with early departure
- •Guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu
- •Night visit to Luxor Temple
- •Hot air balloon ride over Luxor
- •Pickup in Aswan and drop-off in Luxor
Full description
Begin in Aswan with pickup from your hotel, airport, or railway station, then board your 5-star Nile cruise and explore the High Dam and Philae Temple. As the journey continues north, stop at Kom Ombo and Edfu with an Egyptologist guide along the way. An early-morning excursion t...
Includes
3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise
Abu Simbel excursion
Hot air balloon flight over Luxor
Egyptologist guide
English-speaking guide for Abu Simbel
Pickup and drop-off at hotel, airport, or railway station
Air-conditioned transportation
Meet and assist service
Local taxes and service charges
Entrance fees to temples and attractions
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses
Optional activities not listed
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel Pickup(Optional)
Included from most Aswan hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
Important Information
What to Bring
- •
Passport
- •
Comfortable walking shoes
- •
Light layers for early mornings
- •
Sun protection
Know Before You Go
- •
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before — full refund
- •
Entrance fees are not included and are paid locally (costs vary by site)
- •
Abu Simbel departure is early (4:30 AM); balloon start is 5:00 AM
- •
Drop-off in Luxor is to the airport, railway station, or hotel (3:00–4:00 PM)
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Overall rating
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Erick
January 2026|United States|Couple
Ahmed Shawky Ali, was not only kind, but also very knowledgeable of Egyptian culture and history. He really helped us skip all the high traffic areas/ lines and he took us to secret spots as well. He made sure to take us to all the sites listed on the itinerary and even added more sites whenever time permitted. He answered all our questions, and even helped us out with our flights back home. He also helped us get the best prices on any sort of items that you’re looking for or may want to buy. Best tour guide ever! Thank you Ahmed from Erick & Essence 🙏🏽
deepanshu
December 2025|India|Couple
Mohamed Gobran was our guide. He was prompt and proactive. Kept things clear and kept us well informed throughout. Great guide . .we felt safe and confident throughout. thank you!
Amarnath
December 2025|India|Family
Mohamed Gobran was the best guide I have seen Ship staff and food was excellent The ship itself is not modern with the latest amenities but the staff more than make up for it by their hospitality and genial behavior overall a very pleasant and educative experience
Chad
December 2025|United States|Solo
One of my favorite tours I’ve ever taken. Our guide Mahmoud was incredible. His energy made everything easy, fun, and educational. Highly recommend!
Abhishek
December 2025|India|Family
Our 4N, 3D Nile cruise by Mody Tours was amazing. The itinerary was well designed and covered most important sites. That said, the schedule was quite full, and at times the pace felt a little rushed, understandable given the number of places covered. The cruise was comfortable and served as a base for the journey. There is some scope for improvement in terms of the food. Communication around daily schedules and logistics could also have been clearer. Our tour guide, Amr Diefallah, was outstanding and truly made the trip special. He was knowledgeable and resourceful, especially during early morning temple visits, ensuring everything ran smoothly. During rushed excursions, he remained kind, patient, and considerate, always looking out for our comfort. Even after, he helped arrange a hotel for us beyond the scope of the tour. His professionalism and genuine care were exceptional. Overall, a memorable trip and a great way to explore Egypt’s ancient history
Ankit
December 2025|India|Family
We had a 4-day nile cruise. Assisted by Mohammad Gobran, we had a nice time and had well planned trips across all major attractions.
Philip
November 2025|United States|Family
⸻ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4-Day Nile Cruise on Casa Sol with Ahmed Shawky Ali We had an amazing 4-day Nile cruise on Casa Sol, and our guide Ahmed Shawky Ali made the entire experience unforgettable. His knowledge of Egyptian history, warm personality, and clear storytelling brought every temple and tomb to life. At each site—Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings—Ahmed highlighted details we would have completely missed on our own. He was caring, patient, always checking on everyone’s comfort, and especially great with families. He knew exactly when to explain more, when to pause, and when to let us explore, making the whole journey feel perfectly paced. The cruise itself was comfortable and well-organized, but Ahmed truly made the difference. One of the best guides
Lars Ove Peter
November 2025|Sweden|Friends
Mahmoud was a great guide on our Cruise. Good explanations on the way. Boat not the latets edition, but good fond.
Estefanía De Allende
November 2025|Israel|Couple
The cruise was very nice, it was more than what we were expecting. Everyone in the boat and the guide were very kind, helpful and warm. We are very grateful for everything. Totally recommended.
Sara
November 2025|United Kingdom|Family
Great guide Mahmoud, very warm, knowledgable and helpful. Packed a lot into 4 days! We are exhausted! But Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Philae Temple were all highlights.
FAQs about Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise + Abu Simbel & Balloon Ride
Pickup is in Aswan (airport, railway station, or hotel) and the tour ends with a transfer in Luxor (airport, railway station, or hotel).
No. Entrance tickets to the temples and attractions mentioned are paid locally and vary by site.
Yes, the hot air balloon flight over Luxor is included as listed in the itinerary and inclusions.
Yes. The itinerary includes a small-group Abu Simbel excursion with an English-speaking guide, with an early departure time shown in the programme.