The 12 Hot Air Balloon Rides in Aswan That Earn Their Price

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

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

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. The tour includes a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, transfers, meals, and an English-speaking Egyptologist. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber are often praised for clear explanations and attentive care.

“Our guide mohamed gobran was the key for this beautiful experience. We is very attencive and really wants for us to be without any doubs. Our Group was very smal What is was great for the explanation. We are studants and didn’t have our studant card and we help us to buy the tickets with the discount! Overall it was a great experience. The hot air ballon was cancelled. The cruise it is ok and the food is Good”

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

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

You’ll cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile boat, with Egyptologist guides such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, Mido, and Mostafa. The plan covers Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, plus a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. Expect early starts and separate entrance fees.

“This cruise was way above my expectations in every aspect. I was a bit suspicious about the number of positive reviews but now I understand why. Even before starting the cruise the support was great. We faced three delays and reschedules from our flight operator and each time Hany, the person in contact at the tour operator, was very flexible and adaptive to our program. The ship was in a great condition. The room could be a bit bigger but still there was enough space to move around and the windows and deck allowed us to have the best sunset views. But the best part was our guide, Mohamed Abdo…”

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

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

Cruise three nights from Aswan to Luxor aboard a Nile ship, with visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. A guide such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, or Ahmed Shawky Ali may lead your group. Meals, transfers, horse carriage transport, and a sunrise balloon flight are included, but entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Everything was taken care of :) Our guide Mohamed Gobran was very helpful and explained everything clearly (from all the itineraries and money things to the Egyptian history). We felt super safe. The itinerary is packed with a lot of amazing places to see. Food on the boat is great (buffet style), but remember that the times can vary depending on the itinerary of the day. We had a lot of fun and would recommend this cruise!”

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4.3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 598 reviews · 3 days · from $1,000

Spend two nights in a private cabin on a 5-star Nile boat, with meals, guides, temple visits, and an Edfu horse carriage ride included. The trip ends with a sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, followed by the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides such as Mina, Mahmoud Issa, Ahmed, and Manal are often praised for clear explanations.

“The cruise & the hot air balloon was the highlight of our trip and I think the best way to explore Aswan and Luxor. Some part of the trip was frustrating, not gonna lie. It started with an early pick up at 04:00am which almost departed at 06:00am with the long wait and pick up of other tourists. Followed by a 4 hr bus drive to Abu Simbel Temple. The long drive seems endless with heavy eyes, trying to recuperate from lack of sleep. It was magnificent and nothing like the other temples. Due to the time restraint, you 'll only spend 2 hrs in this area. We lost our…”

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

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

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a full-board ship, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel by road, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mahmoud, Mohamed Gobran, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have earned strong praise for clear explanations and careful planning.

“Experience was overall very well, Mohamed Gobran was a very knowledgeable and understanding guide who showed us amazing sights. Staff on the ship were very friendly also.”

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6.4 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 a horse-drawn carriage ride and a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Khaled El Saady, Mina, Aida, and Meena have earned strong praise for clear, lively explanations.

“Nile cruise is worth experiencing because of the beautiful Nile itself and the amazing historic sites. Especially Mina and Micheal were really professional guides, who always make short and essential explanations in an interesting and enjoyable way. But the food in the cruise can be improved, especially the lunch’s.”

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7.4-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 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with Egyptologist-led visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. The package includes meals, transfers, a 35 to 45-minute balloon flight, and small-group touring, with guides such as Ahmed Shawky Ali and Mohamed Gobran assigned on some departures.

“A Nile Cruise Adventure with the Legendary Mohamed Gobran Let me tell you, this wasn’t just a 4-day, 3-night cruise; it was a beautiful journey, and the crown jewel of it all was the one and only Mohamed Gobran, the best Egyptian tour guidRead more”

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

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

This four-day private tour links Aswan and Luxor by Nile cruise, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. You also rise before dawn for a Luxor hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Zakaria, Mohamed Wafa, and Ahamad have earned strong praise, but cruise quality can vary, so confirm the ship before booking.

“This was a mixed bag for us. I have zero complaints about the boat itself, it was very nice and clean, the room was comfortable, the service top notch from everyone at the front desk to the room stewards and restaurant staff. However, I'Read more”

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9.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

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

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise with an Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, or Ahmed Shawky Ali. You’ll visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, plus take a 30 to 45-minute balloon flight over Luxor, weather permitting.

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

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

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. English-speaking guides may include Michael, Khaled, or Talaat Abdo. An optional hot-air balloon flight is available in Luxor.

“Talaat Abdo is an awesome tour guide. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Love the whole tour. I will definitely recommend Talaat to anyone who is interested in Nile Cruise.”

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

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

Spend four days moving from Aswan to Luxor by Nile cruise, with stops at Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. The tour includes three nights aboard a five-star cruise, meals, transfers, entrance fees, and an Egyptologist guide. Guides such as Ahmed, Ali, Mohamed, and Mansour have earned especially warm praise.

“Cruise was wonderful- boat was the Amwaj, clean and comfortable. Ali was our private guide and Mohammed was our driver and both were wonderful. Ali was very knowledgeable, patient, great with our kids who are 9 and 11. Food was good and staff was excellent, especiRead more”

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

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

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile ship, with meals, transfers, an English-speaking Egyptology guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a 30 to 40-minute hot-air balloon flight. Guides vary, with names such as Wafa, Owf, Ahmed, and Zakarya appearing on recent departures.

“My partner and I had an amazing time on this cruise and would highly recommend it to anyone. Our tour guide Zakarya was extremely knowledgeable and engaging, and made sure to give us a solid background on the history and myths relating to each temple/tour location, in addition to pointing out fascinating scientific and historical facts about the location and the hieroglyphs and depictions at each site. He also went out of his way to accompany us to our airline carrier’s office when we had issues with our flight, and we had an excellent time on our tours. The boat itself, Zeina, was also lovely with cool old school decor…”

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