River trips · CAIRO

The 15 Best Cairo River Cruises

35 sailings  ·  boarding from $11 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cairo river cruises worth the fare, each with its price, its passengers’ verdict and the one thing to know before you board.

Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment - Hotel pickup makes Cairo traffic less painful
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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

1.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,190 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $25Our pick

Spend about two hours on the Nile with a buffet dinner, Arabic music, belly dancing, and a colorful Tanoura show. Hotel pickup and drop-off cover Cairo, Giza, Al Haram, Elharam, and 6th of October City. Guides such as Mariam, Mustafa, Ahmed, and Aladdin are praised for kind, helpful service.

“Timely pick up, nice guide, the food was really awesome on the buffet. The pastries were so great and the entertainment was great. Once the dinner starts, 30 mins in the boat moves and stays moving until 30 mins to the end when you start going back. 6.45ish-9pm. 10/10 experience no complaints.”

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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show with Pickup - Boarding the boat and finding your place
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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show with Pickup

2.Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 835 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Spend about three hours on the Nile with private hotel transfers, a two-hour dinner cruise, buffet food, Arabic music, belly dancing, and a Tanoura performance. Guides speak Arabic, English, or Spanish, and past hosts have included Aya, Ahmed, Youssef, Mostafa, and Haitham. Drinks cost extra, and vegetarian choices may be limited.

“Our tour guide and our driver were both great friendly guys and we had a really nice time, and if course the cruise with dinner and multiple shows is really a must-see. Definitely recommend this activity!”

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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River - Hotel pickup makes the evening easier
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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River

3.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 741 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $40

Spend about two hours on a Cairo dinner cruise with hotel pickup, an open buffet of Egyptian and international food, live music, folklore, belly dancing, and upper deck Nile views. English-speaking staff handle the transfers. The boat usually departs after the 18:30 pickup and returns you to your hotel around 22:00.

“Very good value for money!! A must if you visting egypt! The food was actually good! And the shows were great !!!”

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2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo - Pickup from Cairo or Giza
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2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo

4.2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 672 reviews · from $11Best value

Set out from Cairo around 6:30 pm for an evening on the Nile, with hotel pickup, open buffet dinner, live music, belly dancing, and a tanoura performance. Groups are capped at 15, though seating is open and boarding may take time. Guides such as Muhammad, Mostafa, and Sumaya have led past departures.

“Amazing experience. Great driver. Really great English guide. The cruise was above and beyond what I expected.”

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Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon - Cairo begins with pyramids and pharaohs
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Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

5.Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 248 reviews · 5 days · from $1,400

Pack Egypt’s biggest sights into five busy days: the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Luxor’s tombs, a hot-air balloon, a 5-star Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, and Old Cairo. You’ll travel by domestic flights and private vehicle, with guides such as Jasmine, Eva, Kyrillos, and Mohamed assigned along the way. Entry fees and drinks cost extra.

“Still waiting for my refund for not going through with the hot air balloon”

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Cairo: 6-Day Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise - Day 1: Giza pyramids and the Egyptian Museum
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Cairo: 6-Day Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

6.6-Day Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 177 reviews · 6 days · from $1,600

This six-day private Egypt trip combines Cairo and Alexandria sightseeing with a three-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. You visit Giza, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel, with internal flights, transfers, meals aboard ship, and a Luxor balloon ride included. Daily WhatsApp support helps keep the packed schedule on track.

“Mohra has been extremely helpful with my trip. She has set my itinerary and informed me each day of who my driver and tour guide is going to be and prepares me for the next day. Its a lot of activities and its good to have someone keeping track for me. My private drivers have been timely and friendly. All my tour guides have been great. Very informative and accommodating. The hospitality in Egypt is amazing. Recommend this tour.”

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Cairo Dinner Cruise on the River Nile with Belly Dancing Show - Buffet Dinner: Plenty of Choice, Mixed Expectations
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Cairo Dinner Cruise on the River Nile with Belly Dancing Show

7.Cairo Dinner Cruise on the River Nile with Belly Dancing Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $19

Spend an evening on the Nile with hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza, a two-hour sail, buffet dinner, traditional Egyptian music, belly dancing, and a colorful Tanoura performance. Guides such as Sabra, Aladdin, Moomin, and Jesse have received praise for friendly service, while food quality and cruise timing can vary.

“Very nice cruise. The entertainment and food was very good. Nice cruise up the Nile River. Our tour guide Alladin and driver Hamada were great.”

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Enjoy A Dinner Cruise in Cairo Nile with unique shows (Luxury) - Private Pickup Makes the Evening Easier
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Enjoy A Dinner Cruise in Cairo Nile with unique shows (Luxury)

8.Enjoy A Dinner Cruise in Cairo Nile with unique shows (Luxury)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $100Top rated

You’ll spend about three hours on the Nile after a 6:00 pm hotel pickup, with private transfers, an open buffet, live music, belly dancing, and Tannoura dancing. The cruise is sold as a luxury, small-group experience, though group-size details vary. Drinks and alcohol cost extra, and the boat’s outdoor seating is not guaranteed.

“I booked this for my wife's birthday and it was amazing. The food and music was excellent. The staff did a great job surprising my wife with a performance and cake.”

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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight - Day one: Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae Temple
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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

9.4-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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Cairo: 8-Day Private Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise - Day one: pyramids, mummies, and a Cairo hotel
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Cairo: 8-Day Private Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

10.8-Day Private Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 96 reviews · 8 days · from $2,100

This fast-moving private tour links Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada with flights, guides, a three-night Nile cruise, and hotels. You will see the Pyramids, Philae, Abu Simbel, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, then snorkel from Orange or Paradise Island. Ask in advance about flights, room upgrades, entry fees, and meals.

“Overall very so good, Marina was on hand however be flexible as some things do change in order but in the end you do it all and honestly a ln amazing way to see the country! Go for it and go.”

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Cairo dinner cruise In Nile River with Belly Dancing and Transpor - Seeing Cairo from the river after dark
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Cairo dinner cruise In Nile River with Belly Dancing and Transpor

11.Cairo dinner cruise In Nile River with Belly Dancing and Transpor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $22

Spend about three hours on a Cairo evening cruise with hotel pickup, a two-hour Nile ride, open buffet dinner, belly dancing, Arabic music, and tanoura spinning. The $22 price includes transport, entertainment, taxes, and service, but not drinks. Expect a simple, lively group outing rather than a luxury dinner.

“The views up top were beautiful. The belly dancer was friendly and the other entertainers were funny. The food was decent, but non-alcoholic drinks should be included in the price. Unfortunately the servers only came around once for drink orders. Otherwise, a good time.”

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From Cairo: 3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights - The west bank: tombs and Hatshepsut’s temple
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From Cairo: 3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights

12.3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 71 reviews · 4 days · from $1,300

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, rise over ancient temples in a sunrise hot-air balloon, then cruise south to Aswan. You’ll visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel with guides such as Ayman, Hassan, Khaled, and Ahmed. Flights, transfers, meals, hotel, and cruise lodging are included, but entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“This was an excellent trip, really well arranged, communication by Mohra was faultless, she was always responsive, kind and helpful. The guides spoke really good English. The arrangements all went according to plan, the starts were early, but to be honest they were early because its very hot later on in the day and you can have a sleep in the afternoon at the heat of the day. The temples were breathtaking and the balloon trip was just awesome-I would highly recommend.”

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Enchanting Nile Cruise in Cairo SOFI Dancers,Belly Dance, Buffet - What happens after you board
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Enchanting Nile Cruise in Cairo SOFI Dancers,Belly Dance, Buffet

13.Enchanting Nile Cruise in Cairo SOFI Dancers,Belly Dance, Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 66 reviews · from $12

At 7 p.m., you’ll board a Cairo Nile dinner boat for about two hours of sailing, buffet dining, belly dance, Sofi dancing, and live music. Private Cairo or Giza transfers may be available for an added $20 per vehicle. Guides such as Omar, Baz, and Mohammed have received praise for friendly, careful service.

“Amazing driver and experience worth the money good for family and entertainment was good definitely recommend”

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Luxury Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise and Show - Nile Maxim Cruise - Hotel pickup makes the evening easier
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Luxury Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise and Show – Nile Maxim Cruise

14.Luxury Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise and Show – Nile Maxim Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $112

Spend about four hours on Cairo’s Nile Maxim, including a two-hour evening cruise, set dinner, belly dancing, Egyptian folklore, music, and a Western show. Hotel pickup and return are included. Guides such as Sayed and Mostaffa have helped make the evening run smoothly, while Hassan is praised for attentive onboard service.

“Lots of fun and great food. The music was great. It’s very easy with the hotel pick up and drop off.”

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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show and Music - What the two-hour cruise is really like
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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show and Music

15.Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show and Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $26

Spend two hours aboard a Cairo Nile cruise boat with an open buffet, live band, belly dancing, and a colorful Tanoura performance. Choose hotel pickup and drop-off for an easier evening. The open-air deck gives you the best view of Cairo at night, though the boat may make only a short run before returning to port.

“Love the cruise the boat was beautiful , the entertainment was amazing live band dancers. The top deck was stunning , all staff went above and beyond for you . The food was full of flavour and a lot of option for kids and adults would definitely recommend.”

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Newly added: Cairo River Cruises

★ 4.25-Day Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon, & FlightsFrom $1,11927 reviews
★ 3.85-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan & Balloon by FlightsFrom $1,40015 reviews
★ 4.34-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon & FlightsFrom $6757 reviews
★ 4.311-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights, Balloon20 reviews
★ 4.3Egypt: 7-Day Private Tour, Baloon, Flights and Nile CruiseFrom $9005 reviews
★ 4.4Nile Maxim Luxurious Dinner Cruise with Dance ShowFrom $10021 reviews
★ 5.0Sakkara, Memphis ,Dahshur and Nile dinner cruiseFrom $1443 reviews
★ 3.1Luxury Dinner Cruise On The Nile RiverFrom $3011 reviews
★ 5.0Cairo & Nile: 7-Day Hotel Stay & Cruise Package with FlightsFrom $1,7002 reviews
★ 4.0Nile River Dinner Cruise with Belly Dance and TanouraFrom $649 reviews
★ 4.0Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise and ShowFrom $563 reviews
★ 4.73-Day Guided Cairo and Pyramids Tour with Nile CruiseFrom $4564 reviews
★ 5.0Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara + Luxury Nile Dinner CruiseFrom $23512 reviews
★ 5.008 Days – 5 Stars Deluxe Egypt Tour ( Cairo and Nile Cruise )From $1,95027 reviews

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