Egypt · 4-DAY EXPERIENCES

4-Day Experiences in Egypt: 15 Worth the Early Start

61 tours  ·  from $175

The good 4-day experiences fill up weeks out and the cheap seats go first. Below: the 15 to settle early, what each fare covers and where they part company.

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

Spend three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the West Bank. Guides such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, and Mido Mosa have earned strong praise for clear explanations and careful organization. Expect early starts, extra entrance fees, and a short sailing window.

“The boat was nice and clean, the cabin a bit tight, but I suppose it's because we were in a triple one (a twin with an extra bed). Such a shame that the fumes would reach the deck all the time while stationed! We opted for the Nubian Village boat trip as an extra, and that ended up being one of the highlights of this trip. Cruising in this small boat at sunset was a big bonus! Very lovely staff, all of them without exception! Always smiling and ready to assist. Mohamed Abdo, our guide, is very sweet, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He had entrance tickets purchased in advance for our…”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam, Philae, and your first night aboard
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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 three nights from Aswan to Luxor with meals, an Egyptology guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and Luxor’s West Bank. The sunrise balloon flight is included, but site entry fees, drinks, and tips are extra. Guides may include Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, or Ahmed Shawky Ali.

“This trip could have been a real highlight for our stay in Egypt, but a number of factors made us feel really disappointed. The first negative point is our to guide Mustafa. One of the first things he asked from us was $15 in tips per person. It becRead 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 aboard
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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 on a full-board 5-star Nile ship, with private-guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. You can add Abu Simbel from Aswan. Guides may include Mary, Ahmed Sony, Manal, or Walaa Shaaban.

“Our overall trip with nice tours was amazing! The boat was really luxurious and the staff was attentive to all our needs. They had loads of tasty food choices and different social activities every day, that you could attend. What is more, the communication with the staff at Nice tours was effective and quick. They also provided us with extra snacks and some small gifts. We would like to suggest a few improvements though. Almost all guides were really pushy about writing a review in front of them, and about tipping. This is quite rude, as the reviews should reflect reality, and not be pushed. Also, our driver during the…”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Private Tour - Day one: Philae, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk
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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

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night deluxe Nile cruise with a private Egyptologist and daily sightseeing. You’ll visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Ahmed, Mustafa, Amr, and Aswany have been praised for clear explanations and flexible help, though the ship and food can vary.

“Overall everything was great. The amenities were amazing, the upstairs deck was perfect with a great pool. Our tour guide Amro was very kind and knowledgeable when it came to explaining everything. All the staff were very kind as well.”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before the crowds
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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

Spend three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise boat, visiting Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Khaled El Saady, Mina, and Talaat Abdo have earned praise for clear, engaging explanations. The balloon flight is weather dependent, and temple admission fees are extra.

“Mohamed is one of the best tour operators I've worked with. My family of three is still in Egypt. Our first few days have been wonderful. Mohamed was flexible and accommodated our requests as best as he could. Tip: leveraging whatsapp communication worked for us and the response times have been awesome. The hot air Balloon ride was perfect. The local guide Khalid was terrific too! I'll update this review if there is anything negative to report... that said, this is hands down the best experience I booked on viator yet.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel - Day 1: Philae Temple and the first view of the Nile
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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

You’ll cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with meals, transfers, an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a sunrise hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Ahmed Shawky Ali are known for clear explanations and careful organization. Expect early starts, extra entrance fees, and a full schedule.

“Mohamed Gobran was a great guide...he explained everything very nicely and always ensured we were updated throughout the trip”

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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 on a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with an Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Gobran or Mahmoud. Visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, then fly over Luxor by hot air balloon before a late-afternoon transfer.

“Ahmed Shawky Ali, was not only kind, but also very knowledgeable of Egyptian culture and history. He really helped us skip all the high traffic areas/ lines and he took us to secret spots as well. He made sure to take us to all the sites listed on the itinerary and even added more sites whenever time permitted. He answered all our questions, and even helped us out with our flights back home. He also helped us get the best prices on any sort of items that you’re looking for or may want to buy. Best tour guide ever! Thank you Ahmed from Erick & Essence 🙏🏽”

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Private 04 Days Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Day one in Aswan: the High Dam, Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk
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Private 04 Days Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

8.Private 04 Days Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · from $640

Spend four days cruising from Aswan to Luxor with a private Egyptologist guide, three nights aboard a standard five-star Nile ship, meals, and visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Ask for Ahmed Sliem if available, and plan for busy temple visits on the final days.

“3 nights / 4 days of Nile cruise is a well organized tour for Aswan and Luxor area. First 1-2 days are more chill, and the last days are a bit in rush. The reason for that is all the ships follow the same route at the same time. This makes all the visited places very crowded. Our privatRead more”

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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon - Day 1: Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae Temple
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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 $306Best value

Spend three nights on 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 Michael, Khaled, and Talaat Abdo are associated with the experience. Nine meals, transfers, and a private cabin are included, while entrance fees, drinks, Wi-Fi, and the optional balloon flight cost extra.

“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 1: Philae Temple and your first night aboard
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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 aboard a three-night Nile cruise, with stops at Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. You’ll also take a sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Luxor’s west bank. Pickup, meals, entry fees, an Egyptology guide, and air-conditioned transfers are included. Guides may include Ahmed, Ali, Mahmoud, or Mansour.

“Excellent! Du debut a la fin. Des la veille on m a contacte pour connaitre les details de la prise en charge. Quand nous sommes arrives a Aswan notre tres charmant guide Ahmed nous attendait. Tres ponctuel et accueillant. Il nous a accompagne tout au long de cette belle aventure. Tres competent et amical. Notre bateau, sans doute l un des plus beau avec un service impeccable, le personnel tres proffessionnel. Et les paysages a couper le souffle sur le pont en profittant de la piscine. La decouverte d Abou Symbel et l escapade en mongolfiere organisee au quart de tour. Toutes nos visites ont ete impressionnantes et tres bien…”

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Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Private Nile Journey - Day 2: Abu Simbel or Kom Ombo
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Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Private Nile Journey

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

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

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star standard Nile cruise for three nights, with an Egyptologist guide such as Tamer leading visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. You can add Abu Simbel by car, while Tutankhamun’s tomb and drinks cost extra.

“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 - Abu Simbel requires an early start and a long ride
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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

12.4-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 Nile cruise. You’ll see Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, plus take a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Mary, Ahmed Sony, and Arwa are known for careful support and clear explanations.

“It was the best experience you see a lot of beautiful things and everything was taken care of. We had the best guide Ahmed Sony. He knows so much information, makes funny jokes and comfort you as well. The driver Mine was very nice and brought us savely to all the places. We had a lovely trip, thank you so much!”

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Luxor: 4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel - Day two: Horse and carriage to Edfu Temple
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Luxor: 4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

13.4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

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

Spend three nights on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, the High Dam, and Philae. You will travel in a group of up to eight, ride a horse-drawn carriage at Edfu, and have guides such as Adel, Samy, George, or Ahmed Abass depending on the departure.

“The overall Nile experience was great ! Covers most of the key attractions and historical sites. Our guide Esshak was quite helpful in sorting out things fast and explaining all the key historical sites. It Would have been better If GYG had mentioned that from day 3 the cruise would be docked and wouldnt sail. However Overall great experience !”

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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan w/ Balloon & Flights - Flying from Cairo to Luxor on Day 1
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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan w/ Balloon & Flights

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

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

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, then spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise to Aswan. You’ll visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel, plus take a sunrise balloon ride and felucca trip. English guide support is included, with Mina, Emad, Mido, or Aladdin among the named guides praised for clear help.

“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 two: Abu Simbel before sunrise
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4 Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor Including Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon

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

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

You’ll cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a full-board five-star Nile ship, visiting Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. A sunrise balloon flight adds a memorable view of Luxor. Expect early starts, shared transfers, excluded entrance fees, and a group of up to 15 people.

“The trip itself was great the tour guides knowledge. The food was not the best but accommodations where.”

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