A Real-Life Look at the 2025 Nile Cruise: Aswan to Luxor, with All the Extras

A Real-Life Look at the 2025 Nile Cruise: Aswan to Luxor, with All the Extras So, you’re thinking about a Nile cruise, right? It’s one of those trips that, you know, everyone has on their list. I recently did the whole thing, specifically the 4-day, 3-night route that starts in Aswan and goes down to Luxor. The package I chose was, like, totally packed with extras like the big trip to Abu Simbel and the hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Honestly, I wanted to share my experience because, you know, you see a lot of pictures, but you don’t …

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My Unfiltered 2025 Nile Cruise Review: 4 Days from Aswan to Luxor

My Unfiltered 2025 Nile Cruise Review: 4 Days from Aswan to Luxor So, you’ve probably seen the pictures, you know, the ones with the old-timey boats floating down a super famous river with amazing old buildings in the background. I mean, I’d been dreaming about a trip to Egypt for, like, forever. It’s just one of those places. Actually, the idea of a Nile cruise felt a little like a fantasy, almost too good to be true, you know? Well, I finally did it, I went on the 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan all the way to Luxor, and I …

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A 2025 Look: My 3-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with the Balloon Ride and Abu Simbel

A 2025 Look: My 3-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with the Balloon Ride and Abu Simbel So you are thinking about seeing ancient Egypt, but honestly, you do not have a ton of time. The idea of a 3-day cruise that actually covers all the big spots is pretty much a dream, right? Well, that is kind of the promise of this specific trip. You get a boat ride on the famous Nile, you literally stand before giant stone pharaohs, and you get to float above temples in a hot air balloon. It seems almost too good to …

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2025 Nile Cruise Review: Aswan, Luxor & Abu Simbel

2025 Nile Cruise Review: Aswan, Luxor & Abu Simbel You know, people often talk about seeing Egypt, and really, a trip down the Nile is what they are picturing. I mean, it’s just one of those iconic trips. This specific four-day trip from Aswan down to Luxor is a very popular option, you see, and for good reason. It just sort of packs in a lot of ancient wonders. It’s honestly a bit of a whirlwind, but one that is absolutely filled with unbelievable sights. We decided to check out the version that includes the hot air balloon over Luxor …

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A Personal Look: The 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

A Personal Look: The 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor I mean, people often talk about floating down the Nile as a bucket-list sort of thing. This short three-night sailing, from the quieter city of Aswan to the grand stage of Luxor, really looked like it had everything. Honestly, it packed in the massive stone figures of Abu Simbel and that famous hot air balloon ride over the tombs. We thought this looked like a pretty good way to see a huge slice of ancient Egypt without feeling rushed. You know, you unpack just once and let the river …

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