Sail from Luxor to Aswan on a private three-night Nile cruise that combines Valley of the Kings hikes, temple visits at Edfu and Kom Ombo, and an included hot-air balloon over Luxor. This guide covers what to expect on deck, onshore, and how to prepare for river travel in Upper Egypt.
Sail from Luxor to Aswan on a private three-night Nile cruise that combines Valley of the Kings hikes, temple visits at Edfu and Kom Ombo, and an included hot-air balloon over Luxor. This guide covers what to expect on deck, onshore, and how to prepare for river travel in Upper Egypt.
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Operated by Egotel Holidays · Luxor, Luxor Governorate
Dawn breaks over the West Bank as the Nile breathes cool air across open decks and palm-fringed islands slip by like pages. Guests step from a motorboat onto the river’s slow pulse, board a private cruise and feel the river pull them through four millennia of stone and story.
easy.
3–4 days.
Suitable for travelers with basic mobility—requires short walks, stair navigation, and getting on/off small boats.
Yes—this tour includes a complimentary hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, typically scheduled at sunrise and subject to weather and operational availability.
Meals listed include lunches, dinners and breakfasts as noted in the itinerary—most meals are served on board and are included in the tour price.
The itinerary indicates visits to listed sites; confirm at booking whether entrance fees are included or paid locally—many operators include major site admissions.
The cruise portion is family-friendly, but many sites have stairs, narrow tomb passages and uneven terrain—discuss specific mobility needs with the operator before booking.
Upper Egypt’s monuments date from pharaonic dynasties through Greco-Roman periods; modern infrastructure like the Aswan High Dam (1960s) reshaped the Nile’s flow and local archaeology.
Visitor pressure and river pollution threaten fragile sites and habitats—minimize plastic, stay on marked paths and support licensed local guides to reduce impact.
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