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Cruise the Upper Nile over three nights from Aswan to Luxor, visiting Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu and the Valley of the Kings, plus a sunrise hot-air balloon over Luxor. This guided, 5-star itinerary bundles transport, meals and expert Egyptology commentary for a concise introduction to ancient Thebes.
Cruise the Upper Nile over three nights from Aswan to Luxor, visiting Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu and the Valley of the Kings, plus a sunrise hot-air balloon over Luxor. This guided, 5-star itinerary bundles transport, meals and expert Egyptology commentary for a concise introduction to ancient Thebes.
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Operated by Book Your Tours · Aswan, Aswan Governorate
The ship slips away from Aswan at dusk and the Nile takes over: a broad, slow current that carries the light of dusk across mud-brown water and the silhouettes of palm stands. Onboard, polished wood corridors and shaded sun decks set the tempo—relaxed, purposeful, and oriented toward the monuments that punctuate the river’s course.
moderate.
4 days (3 nights).
Suitable for travelers in average fitness who can walk 1–3 miles per day and navigate stairs and uneven surfaces.
The balloon is listed as included; flights are weather-dependent—if canceled you should be offered an alternative (refund or replacement activity) per the operator’s policy.
Most travelers require an Egyptian entry visa; check your nationality’s requirements and obtain a visa in advance or on arrival where applicable.
Some sites have limited accessibility—temple grounds may have ramps but tomb interiors involve steps; the tour notes wheelchair accessibility but expect constraints at older sites.
Tipping guides, drivers and crew is customary in Egypt; budget modest gratuities per person per service (a few dollars) and carry small bills.
Upper Egypt was the ceremonial heart of pharaonic Thebes; several temples here date to the New Kingdom while Abu Simbel was relocated in the 1960s to protect it from Lake Nasser.
Major sites are vulnerable to erosion and visitor impact—follow rules (no flash photography in tombs, avoid touching reliefs) and support licensed guides and local conservation fees.
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