Four-Day Balloon Trips Worldwide: The 15 Best to Book

1.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340Our pick

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. You get full-board meals, transfers, and a hot-air balloon flight, though sunrise timing and entrance fees need careful confirmation.

“Our experience with Mohamed as an imperial Egypt tour guide was Marvellous. He is a very knowledgeable Gide who speaks on very clear English, he communicates perfectly. Also, Hany, the tour operator director, he is very organised with the schedule, he responds all tRead more”

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2.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · from $329

Travel from Aswan to Luxor in four busy days, with three nights aboard a Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have led recent departures. Entrance tickets, drinks, and tips cost extra.

“I loved this Nile river tour! Our guide Mahmoud did a great job at communicating a detailed schedule every night prior to each tour. He was also very honest and communicative of when and who we should and shouldn’t tip. Egypt in general cRead more”

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3.4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 356 reviews · from $329

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star boat, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. You also get three meals daily, an Edfu carriage ride, and a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Mina, Khaled, Aida, and Talaat Abdo have earned especially strong praise.

“We had an overall wonderful experience with our great tour guide, Khaled El Saady. Our ship the M/S Al Nabilitan is an older ship and shows signs of its age and definitely in need of refurbishment but for what we paid for the tour it was acceRead more”

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4.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $311

Spend three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with meals, transfers, Egyptologist-led sightseeing, Abu Simbel, and a 35 to 45-minute hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Ahmed Shawky Ali and Mohamed Gobran are assigned according to availability. Expect early starts, extra entrance fees, and a busy schedule.

“Mohamed Gobram made our 4-day Nile cruise (Aswan, Edfu, Luxor) exceptional. His thoughtfulness catered to our group's needs, and his remarkable patience never wavered. Beyond his calm demeanor, Mohamed shared fascinating hisRead more”

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5.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 310 reviews · 4 days · from $450

Sail three nights from Aswan to Luxor aboard a premium Nile cruise, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and a 30 to 45-minute hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud Habibi, and Ahmed Shawky Ali are praised for clear explanations and careful planning.

“One of my favorite tours I’ve ever taken. Our guide Mahmoud was incredible. His energy made everything easy, fun, and educational. Highly recommend!”

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6.4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $306

Spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. English-speaking guides such as Khaled, Michael, and Talaat Abdo lead the sightseeing. Nine meals, transfers, and accommodation are included, while entrance fees, drinks, Wi-Fi, and the optional hot-air balloon cost extra.

“This is a tour not to be missed. Absolute highlight of our visit ti Egypt. Unforgetable experience. Our tour guide was amazing, professional and experienced.”

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7.4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $715

Travel from Aswan to Luxor on a three-night Nile cruise with airport, hotel, or train-station pickup. Visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. The early-morning hot-air balloon ride over Luxor is the highlight. Guides such as Ali, Ahmed, Mahmoud, and Monsour have earned strong praise, though guide quality can vary.

“Amazing Nile Cruise. Our Guied Mohamoud is an amazing person. He took us to many different temples and explain many details. Without him we have no clue what we are look at. However only thing is the room are quiet small. Should have give more information about the Cruise. All the staff is very friendly though. 🌺🌺🌺”

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8.4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 112 reviews · 4 days · from $1,300

Fly from Cairo to Aswan, visit Philae and Abu Simbel, then sail north to Luxor aboard a full-board cruise. You will see Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, capped by a sunrise balloon flight. Guides may include Mary, Ahmed, Mido, or Heba, depending on the departure.

“I really enjoyed discovering Egypt and the cruise overall was a memorable experience. The activities, especially the hot air balloon, were amazing and I truly recommend them. The service staff onboard were kind and attentive, which I appreciated a lot. However, the cruise itself could have been cleaner – I found a bug in my room, and the food unfortunately upset my stomach. Communication with Nice Tour was not always smooth, but when I had an issue it was resolved fairly quickly. In the end, despite a few downsides, the overall experience was unique and beautiful, and I would still recommend it to others who want to enjoy the Nile…”

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9.4-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan w/ Balloon & Flights

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 86 reviews · 4 days · from $1,100

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, and finish in Aswan after visiting Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Your package includes flights, meals, transfers, a felucca ride, and a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Guides may include Mina Habeb, Emad Elsmaky, Aladdin, or Mido.

“We had a great experience. Would highly recommend Mina habeb and emad elsmaky as tour guides. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Was on time to pick us up and drop off. We felt very safe and had lots of fun.”

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10.4 Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor Including Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $450

You’ll cruise the Nile on a three-night full-board ship with Egyptologist-guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. The trip ends with a sunrise balloon ride over Luxor’s west bank. Guides such as Tarek and Ali have earned strong praise, though the ship and guide may vary.

“This was the best cruise we had in recent times. Let’s discover Egypt went beyond expectations. They arranged for pick up from Airbnb in Aswan which was not showing up even on google map! They talked to our host and did all to make surRead more”

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11.4-Day Egypt Private Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 76 reviews

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star, full-board Nile cruise, with private Egyptologist-led visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. You’ll also make an early Abu Simbel trip and take a sunrise hot-air balloon ride. Guides including Mary and Rasha are praised for clear, patient explanations.

“Mary, the guide, was super nice to us and really tried to teach us about Egyptian culture. She explained things slowly and clearly, even when they were hard to understand for foreigners, making it a fun trip.”

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12.4 Days Nile Cruise Aswan Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $666

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise with private transfers and guided temple visits. You will see Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple. A sunrise hot-air balloon flight and three onboard meals daily are included, but Abu Simbel and balloon admission cost extra.

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13.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 days · from $1,000

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major sights. English-speaking guides such as Ahmed Sony, Andro, Heba, and Mustafa have earned strong praise for clear storytelling. The final morning adds a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

“There was a lot of misinformation from the first day, always under stress because we didn't know anything about who or what time they would pick us up, the worst thing was the day we visited Edfu, the guide whose name I don't remember and I really don't want to remember it was very rude and treated us badly.Every day under stress that’s no good.”

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14.Nile Cruise Dream 4 Days Aswan to Luxor & Abu Simbel. Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $257Best value

Spend four days aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. An English-speaking Egyptologist leads the sightseeing, while meals, transfers, a private cabin, and an Edfu cart ride are included. Named guides include Michael and Talaat Abdo.

“We had an amazing experience with our fluent- speaking English tour guide Micheal. It was nice to travel within a group of around 12 people in which we got to know each other some fellow travellers as well, since there is enough time to get to know each other. Michael Read more”

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15.From Cairo 4-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan by Flights& Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $1,000

You fly from Cairo to Luxor, explore Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel, then return from Aswan by air. Your three-night full-board cruise includes private Egyptologist guiding, a felucca ride, horse carriage transport, and a sunrise hot-air balloon flight.

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