Four-Day River Cruises Around the World: 15 to Book

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 visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. English-speaking guides such as Mohammed Abdo, Hady, and Mido lead the sightseeing. The pace is brisk, with several pre-dawn starts and entrance fees charged separately.

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

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

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile ship, with visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Meals, transfers, an Egyptology guide, horse carriage, and hot-air balloon ride are included. Expect early starts, extra entrance fees, and basic ship cabins.

“It is amazing g because in a short period of time you see quite a lot! You are on the move early and see wonderful sights! There is break time built as you cruise to the next city. And, I have always had great guides thru Viatir and this trip was the same. Mohammed Gobran was very knowledgeable, caring and a great guide! He really seems to like what he is doing!”

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3.4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide

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

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three nights aboard a full-board ship, with guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. You can add Abu Simbel. Guides such as Mary, Ahmed Sony, Shaimaa, and Manal have earned strong praise for clear explanations and patient service.

“We had so much fun and saw beautiful places. The guide and drivers were amazing. They gave us the time to take pictures, explained the history and time yo eat and drink when requested. Will definitely recommand the experience. Walaa Shaaban was our guide and we enjoy each moments with her. Thanks”

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4.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

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

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three nights with an Egyptologist guide, visiting Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. The trip also includes a Luxor hot-air balloon flight, air-conditioned transfers, and airport or hotel drop-off.

“Our Guide Mohammed Gobran is superb in his proffesion and so knowledgeable and without this the opportunity to get the most from the tours would not be as great. in addition he is a really nice fella to be with so just excellent all round. The only negative point we would raise is that until the day our Cruise began we did not know which ship we would be on and we now know there is a wide range in the quality of the ships so our tip is to beware of this . Many thanks Mohammed, Nige & Katie”

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5.4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 112 reviews · 4 days · from $1,300

Fly from Cairo to Aswan, tour Philae and Abu Simbel, then sail north aboard a full-board Nile cruise. You’ll visit Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor. Guides may include Mary, Ahmed, Mido, or other multilingual local experts.

“The Tour went really well. Nice Tours took good care of us. Everything was coordinated well. Nice Tour coordinator Zeinab is easy to reach and she gave us all the information in a timely manner. They are also always checking up on us. They are easy to contact. Shout out to our tour guide Ahmed Majid who is very good in explaining the sites History. The cruise ship was also a very nice experience, everyone was polite and really accommodating. This Tour is brillant! I think this is the best way to see Egypt.”

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6.4-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 on a full-board Nile cruise to Aswan. You’ll visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel, with a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor. English guiding is included, with Mina Habeb, Emad Elsmaky, and Aladdin among the named guides.

“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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7.4-Day Egypt Private Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 76 reviews

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, with a private Egyptologist for Aswan and Luxor sights. Visit Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides including Mary and Rasha are praised for clear explanations, while the 4 a.m. starts demand stamina.

“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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8.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 days · from $1,000

You spend three nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with visits to the High Dam, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. The final morning brings a sunrise hot air balloon flight. English guiding is included, with Spanish, German, French, and Arabic available.

“I got a private guide who named Andro is very knowledgeable and considerate. He’s very helpful and made my day. I am so grateful for him. I also got a private driver. Everything is excellent and exceeding my expectations.”

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9.4 Days Nile River Cruise with Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 42 reviews · 4 days · from $570

You’ll cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with meals, an English-speaking Egyptologist, and hotel transfers included. See Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Carter House, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides George and Semi have led departures, while the ship may vary.

“Positiv: - Geräumige und saubere Zimmer auf der MS Marousha mit Fenster (kann man allerdings nicht öffnen) - Sehr gutes Essen - Größe des Bootes sehr angenehm (ca. 120 Personen max) und zu unserer Reisezeit Ende April wenig Auslastung - Trinkgelder erst am Ende für alle Personen im geschlossenen Umschlag - sehr gute, verlässliche Guides (Semi und George) die viel zur Geschichte und auch dem Land erzählt haben. - Transporte vom/zum Schiff, zu den Tempeln Nicht so positiv: - Zeit an den Attraktionen manchmal eher knapp - Timing hat sich uns manchmal nicht ganz erschlossen (Kom Ombo zum Sonnenuntergang furchtbar überlaufen; Edfu direkt zur Eröffnung, angeblich wegen der Schleuse, jedoch…”

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10.From Manaus: 3 or 4-Day Rio Negro & Anavilhanas River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · 3 - 4 days · from $600

Cruise the Rio Negro from Manaus aboard a traditional 50-foot Amazon boat with room for up to 17 people. You’ll hike at Janauri Ecological Park, swim near pink and gray dolphins, fish for piranha, spot wildlife, and visit local communities. Choose hammock or cabin accommodation, with meals and bilingual guides included.

“Íbamos un compañero y yo solamente en el barco pero la experiencia ha sido increíble. Tanto el guia Anailson, como el capitán y la cocinera han sido excelentes. Las actividades realizadas muy buenas y la sensación de dormir en el barco en el amazonas es algo que nunca olvidaré. Totalmente recomendable, de esas cosas que no se olvidan nunca en la vida.”

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11.Luxury 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $800

Sail from Aswan to Luxor for three nights aboard a luxury Nile cruise. You’ll visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and Karnak with an Egyptologist, plus enjoy a felucca ride and private airport transfers. Guide Ahmed Mahmoud has also assisted with post-tour airport plans.

“Great overall experience. Nice and spacious rooms, pleasant staff, great food and great guide! The whole family loved it.”

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12.Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 4 days · from $950

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard the Anoush Dahabiya, a small boat for about 20 people. You will visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Gebel El-Silsila, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples with guides such as Mahmoud or Mohamed. Expect excellent food, quiet river views, personal service, and a few practical tradeoffs, including extra entrance fees and uneven Wi-Fi.

“Difficult to improve. Hazem a wonderful guide and hussein and team made us very welcome. Great room and lovely tours with just the right amount of down time. Thank you to all Robert and Clemie - just book it now!”

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13.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $830

Sail from Aswan to Luxor over four days, visiting Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. You get private air-conditioned transfers, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, three meals daily, and cruise accommodation. Guide Ashraf Elbadry is praised for flexibility, while cruise quality can vary by vessel.

“The crew on the ship and Ashraf Elbadry our tour guide were the best parts of our trip. Our room number 206 was quiet and clean. I was disappointed in not sailing on the first night and then having to stay with the table we were assigned throRead more”

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14.4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 24 reviews · 4 days · from $1,250

Fly from Cairo to Aswan, visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, then sail three nights to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile boat. Your package includes flights, full-board meals, transfers, entry tickets, and an English-speaking Egyptology guide. Expect Edfu, Kom Ombo, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and optional Abu Simbel and balloon trips.

“Magnificent cruise with a very nice boat and very nice staff on board. We also had a great guide Ahmed who accompanied us throughout our cruise and who was always benevolent. Without forgetting our great driver Ahmed II We just would have liked to have the program a little more in advance and know that some excursions are extra. We were asked for a tip of $40 per person even before the cruise began. We preferred to put ourselves back in the box on board the boat what we wanted for all the staff, guide…who amply deserves.”

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15.Nile Cruise 4 Days / Deluxe from Aswan to luxor- Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $490

Spend three nights sailing from Aswan to Luxor aboard the M/S Radamis II or a similar deluxe ship. You’ll visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides such as Ashraf, Ambro, and Sayed are available, with meals, transport, entrance fees, and airport or hotel transfers included.

“Very good service and amazing views.The food on the cruise ship was delicious, the waiters were very friendly, and our guide helped us as much as he could, It was an unforgettable journey for us.”

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