Abu Simbel and Nile Cruise Tours: The 6 Best

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. An English-speaking Egyptologist, often Mohamed Gobran or Saber, leads the visits. The pace is brisk, and entrance tickets, drinks, and cruise Wi-Fi cost extra.

“Our cruise was cancelled the day before the scheduled day which almost ruined our Egypt vacation. Luckily for us we had booked an extra day in Luxor so we were able to book on the cruise leaving the next day and still catch our plane home. TRead more”

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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

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

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

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

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

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a full-board 5-star Nile ship, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel by road, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, and a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have earned strong praise, but entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“The experience was awesome, and the guide very nice ! So much to see, a bit tired but it was amazing… We are just disappointed about the cancellation of the hot air balloon, due to bad weather, but a part from that, no regret at all !”

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5.4 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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6.5 Days 4 Nights Nile Cruise from Luxor, Aswan & Abu simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 5 days · from $850

Spend four nights aboard a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. A hot-air balloon flight adds a memorable start. Guides such as Mahmoud, Mustafa, Mohamed Gobran, and Wael have been praised for clear explanations and careful timing, though communication can sometimes be late.

“You can trust Mody Egypt tours. Our guide Mahmoud is very professional and takes care of us.”

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