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Cruise the Upper Nile from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star boat, visit Abu Simbel and Ptolemaic temples, and take a sunrise hot-air balloon over Luxor’s West Bank. This four-day itinerary blends comfortable cabins with expert-led excursions to Egypt’s major archaeological sites.
Cruise the Upper Nile from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star boat, visit Abu Simbel and Ptolemaic temples, and take a sunrise hot-air balloon over Luxor’s West Bank. This four-day itinerary blends comfortable cabins with expert-led excursions to Egypt’s major archaeological sites.
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Operated by Book Your Tours · Aswan, Aswan Governorate
Morning light lifts off the palm-fringed banks of Aswan as the 5-star cruise untethers and the Nile dares you to slow down and look.
moderate.
4 days.
Suitable for travellers in average shape who can manage short walks, stairs and boarding a small tender; not strenuous but expect periods of standing and steps.
The itinerary spans four days (approximately 96 hours) with scheduled stops at Philae, Abu Simbel (via transfer), Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor.
Balloon operators typically set age and mobility guidelines; children and those with limited mobility should check with the operator—basic boarding agility is required.
The cruise and transfers note wheelchair-accessible transport and areas, but some temples have uneven surfaces and steps—confirm specific accessibility needs with the operator ahead of travel.
The Nile corridor powered ancient Egyptian states; many temples date from the New Kingdom and Ptolemaic periods, and Abu Simbel was relocated in the 1960s during the UNESCO Nubia Campaign.
Tourism here coexists with fragile archaeological resources and water-management challenges—use refillable water containers, follow guide instructions at sites, and support local conservation-led initiatives.
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