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The 15 Four-Day Trips in Egypt That Earn Their Price

61 tours  ·  from $175

Good four-day trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before the heat
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

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

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

You’ll sail for three nights from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor, and the West Bank. Guides such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, and Mido Mosa are praised for clear explanations and careful organization. A sunrise balloon ride is planned, but confirm the exact timing before booking.

“Well organised tour and cruise. Ship was clean and comfortable and food was good. We booked through Imperial Egypt and our guide was Mido Mosa. Mido was friendly and knowledgeable about the many sites we saw. Would highly recommend”

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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

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

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

Sail from Aswan to Luxor for three nights aboard a Nile cruise, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. An Egyptology guide handles shore visits, while a sunrise balloon flight adds a memorable view of Luxor’s West Bank.

“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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From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide - Day 1: Philae Temple and your first night on the Nile
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From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide

3.4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 593 reviews · 4 days · from $830

Spend three nights sailing from Aswan to Luxor with full board, private guides, and daily temple visits. See Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Mary, Ahmed Sony, and Shaimaa Baheeg have earned strong praise for clear, patient explanations.

“My experience with this tour and Zeinab as our tour operator was absolutely exceptional! From start to finish, everything was organized to perfection. Zeinab’s professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care for every guest made the trip unforgettable. Zeinab went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time, offering insights and answering questions with a friendly and engaging approach. The itinerary was well-paced and thoughtfully planned, with plenty of time to explore and enjoy the sights. Every detail was handled seamlessly, making it stress-free and enjoyable. I would highly recommend booking this tour - you won’t regret it! Thank you for an amazing experienc...”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Private Tour - Day 2: Abu Simbel and the double temple at Kom Ombo
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Private Tour

4.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · from $504

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile vessel, with a private Egyptologist, daily temple visits, full-board meals, and transfers. You will see Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut. Abu Simbel and a Luxor balloon ride cost extra.

“I had a GREAT time on this cruise. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The ship was nice, great roof deck to have tea and watch the Nile go by. My room (I was solo) was very comfortable and clean, bed was super comfy, had a great view of the Nile right outside my window. The food/buffet (breakfast/lunch/dinner) was so good, mostly Egyptian food. The daily day trips to archeological sites were very well organized. My tour guide, Adham, was great - he explained details of the sites well, and left ample time for me to explore on my own. He and the tour guide staff (Mohammed & the…”

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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

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile cruise boat, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Khaled El Saady, Mina, and Talaat Abdo have earned strong praise. The balloon ride is weather dependent.

“Unfortunately most memorable part is four days cruise cut short to one day sailing tour which is unacceptable . This is cheating . Of course we were in the program but not as a cruise but as a normal hotel stay tour . This will certainly tarnish visitors credibility .”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel - Day 2: Abu Simbel before breakfast, then 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

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night, five-star Nile cruise with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, plus take a 35 to 45-minute balloon flight over Luxor. Groups are limited to 15 people.

“As 2 female travellers, we felt totally safe with our guide, Mohamed Gobran. He knows a lot about the history and was great at answering all our questions. Everything was well-organized, and we got the day's schedule the night before, so wRead more”

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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon - Day 1: Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae Temple
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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

7.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

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

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud Habibi, and Ahmed Shawky Ali lead the sightseeing, while a dawn balloon flight adds a memorable final morning.

“We had a 4-day nile cruise. Assisted by Mohammad Gobran, we had a nice time and had well planned trips across all major attractions.”

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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and island-bound Philae
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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

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

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

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. English-speaking Egyptology guides such as Michael, Khaled, and Talaat Abdo have led departures. A hot-air balloon ride is optional.

“We loved the nile cruise. The boat staff were amazing, it was an older boat but very well taken care of. Dr. Khalid did a wonderful job. The only negative that we had was the guide we had for the Abu Simbel. He was not very attentive, leaving group members I the restroom whRead more”

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4 Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel - Day two: Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and a long day on the river
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4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

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

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

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile ship, with Abu Simbel at dawn, Philae by motorboat, Kom Ombo and Edfu, and a hot-air balloon over Luxor. Air-conditioned transfers, meals, entrance fees, and an Egyptologist guide are included. Expect early starts and a packed schedule.

“Accueil très chaleureux poli et bienveillant Tout le monde s est efforcé de nous rendre le séjour agréable Visites superbes et sites splendides Buffet copieux et delicieux”

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Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Private Nile Journey - Day 2: The optional road trip to Abu Simbel
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Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Private Nile Journey

10.Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Private Nile Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $840

You’ll meet your Egyptologist guide at Aswan Airport, visit Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk, then spend three nights aboard a five-star standard Nile cruise. Expect full-board meals, guided temple visits, and a final day at Luxor’s royal tombs. Abu Simbel is optional.

“The trip was as advertised and the many temples were magnificent. The ship was comfortable and plenty of food choices at the daily buffets, you won’t go hungry. All staff on board were personable, polite and tentative, including RomnRead more”

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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight - Day one: Aswan’s granite and Isis temple
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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

11.4-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 through Kom Ombo and Edfu to Luxor. Your final morning brings a sunrise balloon flight, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides may include Mary, Ahmed, Mido, or Jackie.

“The Cruise was amazing: friendly, clean, comfortable. I highly recommend it. The guide in Aswan and the guide in Luxor were acting like if they have something better to do or if they don’t want to face the hot weather. Even proposed to skip part of the walking. The guide for the rest of the trip were very professional. There were an inconvenient with the last part of the trip. Arwa was very helpful with it and was in contact with me until the end.”

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Luxor: 4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel - Day 1: royal tombs and the first Nile sailing
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Luxor: 4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

12.4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 4 days · from $599

Sail from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star Nile boat with an Egyptologist guide such as Adel, Samy, George, or Ahmed. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, the High Dam, and Philae. Expect early starts, included meals, and extra costs for drinks, entry fees, and WiFi.

“The Egyptologist guide George is very patient and explains very well, he answered all the doubts and was concerned about everyone from start to finish. It was an unforgettable experience”

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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan w/ Balloon & Flights - Day Two: A Balloon Sunrise Over Luxor
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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan w/ Balloon & Flights

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

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

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, tour Karnak and Luxor temples, then spend three nights aboard a full-board cruise to Aswan. You will visit the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, and take a sunrise 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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4 Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor Including Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon - Day three: Edfu by horse carriage, then the Esna Lock
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4 Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor Including Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon

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

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

Follow the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard a full-board 5-star cruise, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a sunrise balloon ride. Meet-and-greet service, a small-group Abu Simbel trip, and transfers keep the journey simple.

“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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Aswan: 4-Day Egypt Private Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon - Day 1: Aswan’s dam, obelisk, and island temple
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Aswan: 4-Day Egypt Private Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon

15.4-Day Egypt Private Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 76 reviews

Spend four days with a private Egyptologist, cruising from Aswan to Luxor on a full-board 5-star ship. Visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples, with guides such as Mary, Rasha, Ahmed Achraf, and Hazem. The sunrise balloon flight is the grand finale.

“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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