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Abu Simbel and Balloon Tours: the 15 Best Combinations

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The temples are three hours south of Aswan and the balloon is a different morning entirely, so these come as multi-day trips. The 15 below set out the driving, the flying and what it costs as one figure.

4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

1.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,142 reviews · from $349Our pick

This four-day Nile cruise links Aswan and Luxor with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple. English-speaking guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber lead the visits. Expect early starts, shared transport to Abu Simbel, onboard meals, and a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor.

“Our guide Mohamed Gobran was amazing. This cruise is good for people who like a fast paced tour of the Egyptian archeological sites.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day 1: High Dam, Philae, and your first night afloat
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

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

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

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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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before breakfast
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

3.4-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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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

4.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 509 reviews · from $320

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel by road, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and a sunrise balloon flight. Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali are among the guides praised for clear explanations and helpful planning, though the ship can vary.

“I would like to thank Ahmed Shawky Ali for being such a good guide. Extremely informative with touches of humour to keep everyone interested. He was very understanding about my wife's mobility issues and worked very hard to keep us inRead more”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

5.4 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-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel - Day 2: Abu Simbel before Kom Ombo
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

6.4-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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4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal - Day 2: Abu Simbel before breakfast
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4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal

7.4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $524

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s west and east banks, and a sunrise hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Zakaria, Mohamed Wafa, Tarek, and Ahamad have earned strong praise. Expect early starts, extra entrance fees, and variable cruise-ship quality.

“We had a very good time. It's not as nice as a Royal Caribbean cruise but it's definitely an experience you shouldn't miss. The food was average. We were surprised how early we would have had to get up to see Abu Simbal, 3 am! If you're younRead more”

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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before breakfast
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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

8.4 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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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon - Day two: an early Abu Simbel run and evening at Kom Ombo
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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

9.4-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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4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel - Day two: Abu Simbel before the Nile sailing
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4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

10.4-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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Egypt 8 nights:Cairo,Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel,Nile cruise,Balloon - The overnight train: useful, but not luxurious
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Egypt 8 nights:Cairo,Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel,Nile cruise,Balloon

11.Egypt 8 nights:Cairo,Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel,Nile cruise,Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · from $1,096

This nine-day Egypt package links Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel by train, road, and Nile cruise. You’ll visit the Pyramids, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Aswan Dam, with an Egyptologist guide. The hot-air balloon flight and Abu Simbel are major highlights. Cairo hotel and sleeper-train upgrades cost extra.

“Great experience. Ahmed, our guide from Aswan to Luxor was brilliant and very knowledgeable. The boat was lovely but they dock side by side and if you’re unlucky the only view you’ll get from your cabin is the side of another boat. Ahmed toRead more”

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4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel Hot Air Balloon - Day two: the long road to Abu Simbel
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4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel Hot Air Balloon

12.4-Days 3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $630

Spend three nights aboard a full-board Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Karnak. The trip includes a sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. Guides such as Wafa, Owf, Ahmed, and Zakarya have earned especially warm praise for their care and clear storytelling.

“From the start to the end everything was perfect. The boat is luxury with everything you need. The staff are friendly and the food is amazing. Almost every day we had very knowledgeable private guide. Expecially we like Hatim. I highly recommend this trip. Heba made us unforgettable vacation. Thank you for that. Don't hesitate to book. You will remember it forever.”

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Amazing 3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel&Hot Air Balloon - Day one: High Dam, Philae, and your first night aboard
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Amazing 3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel&Hot Air Balloon

13.Amazing 3-Nights Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel&Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $290

Sail from Aswan to Luxor for three nights aboard a full-board Nile cruise, with Egyptologist-led visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Karnak. Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali are among the guides praised for clear explanations and careful group support. A sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Luxor is included.

“Mohamed Gobran did a great job. Super helpful for anything you might need. Be ready for a journey packed with visits and activities.”

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4 nights Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel & Air Balloon - Day 1: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut
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4 Nights Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise with Abu Simbel&Air Balloon

14.4 Nights Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise with Abu Simbel&Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $648

Spend four nights on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. A hot-air balloon ride over Luxor, meals, transfers, and an Egyptologist guide are included. Expect early starts, extra entrance fees, and ship standards closer to three or four stars than five by Western measures.

“I had wonderful solo travel on this… I had wonderful solo travel on this trip. Our guide Hany Soliman was very nice throughout. He made sure our small group had their needs met when it came to sightseeing, shopping and spending time in various places. He dropped us door to door and made sure we all felt safe and answered any questions that we may have had. There was never a dull moment. The cruiseship was definitely dated and my tub was leaking. It was the Emilio ship. I was fine with it all since I barely spent any time in the ship. The food got the job done, not…”

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4 nights Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel & Air Balloon - Day 1: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut
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4 nights Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

15.4 nights Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $650

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan for four nights, with visits to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Abu Simbel, and the High Dam. A hot-air balloon ride over Luxor is included. Expect an Egyptologist guide, motorboats, coach transfers, shared Abu Simbel transport, and a group of up to 20 people.

“It was overall a great trip with a great tour guide Bishoy. As for critique, it could be helpful to have a list of recommended hotels in Luxor prior to the departure to avoid last-minute anxiety with pick-up. The expectation that all travelers will have an access to WhatsApp or internet and will be checking their messages is false. Also, I'm not sure I understand the point of departing at 4:15 a.m. to Abu Simbel. Why wasn't it possible a few hours later?”

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