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Sail between Aswan and Luxor on a three-night Nile cruise, add a dawn hot-air balloon over the Valley of the Kings and round-trip sleeping-train travel to Cairo. This five-day itinerary pairs calm river travel with concentrated visits to Egypt’s most iconic temples.
Sail between Aswan and Luxor on a three-night Nile cruise, add a dawn hot-air balloon over the Valley of the Kings and round-trip sleeping-train travel to Cairo. This five-day itinerary pairs calm river travel with concentrated visits to Egypt’s most iconic temples.
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Operated by Nile Prince Travel · Aswan, Aswan Governorate
The Nile pushes the world forward here — a wide, slow current that guides feluccas, cruise boats and centuries of history between Aswan and Luxor.
easy.
5 days.
Suitable for travelers in light to moderate fitness — expect short walks, stairways at temples, and brief transfers on/off boats and trains.
Most visitors require a visa; check your nationality’s requirements and secure a visa or e-visa before travel when possible.
Balloon entrance is listed as included, but verify confirmation and pickup time with your operator; flights depend on weather and may be rescheduled or canceled.
The itinerary uses overnight sleeping trains between Cairo and Aswan/Luxor; travel time varies but plan for a full night aboard with basic private or shared sleeper cabins.
Some site admissions (like Colossi of Memnon, certain balloon entrances) are included per the itinerary; confirm which individual temple tickets are covered when booking.
This stretch of the Nile was the core of ancient Thebes and later Ptolemaic power; temples here reflect centuries of continuous ritual and royal building.
The Aswan High Dam changed seasonal flooding and agriculture; current conservation focuses on preserving monuments, managing boat traffic, and encouraging responsible tourism practices.
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