Top 15 Luxor River Cruises

1.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 297 reviews · 4 days · from $1,100Our pick

You will spend three nights on a full-board Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private transfers, English-speaking guides, a felucca ride, and a sunrise balloon flight. The program includes Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Guides may include Asma, Hassan, Ahmed Anwar, or Doaa.

“River cruise on the Nile was a great experience. The temples of ancient Egypt are phenomenal. The guides were dedicated and professional. Arwa from Nice Tours had taken care of the logistics and was supportive throughout the tour.”

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2.5 Days Private Guided Nile River Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $881Top rated

Follow the Nile from Luxor to Aswan on a private, four-night cruise with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the High Dam. Omar is one guide named in the feedback. Meals, water, transfers, and airport assistance are included.

“The best part of this trip was our tour guide Omar and all the wonderful knowledge he has about Egypt and history. We didn’t have to worry about anything from the moment we arrived in Luxor and we’re picked up by the tour company representative. We were able to visiRead more”

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3.Historia Hotel Nile Cruise, Mon. from Luxor 4 nts inc. Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $3,498

Spend four nights aboard Historia, a boutique Nile cruise sailing from Luxor to Aswan. Visit Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan with included excursions, meals, transfers, and Egyptologist guides. Guide assignments vary, with Mohammed and Tarek among the guides praised for clear explanations.

“This was by far the best cruise my wife and I have ever experienced. The rooms were modern, clean, and had a great view of the nile river. The staff went above and beyond to provide the best and personal service to us. The food was delicious and 5 star dining experienRead more”

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4.5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 168 reviews · 5 days · from $1,200

Spend five days moving from Luxor to Aswan by Nile cruise, with Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Abu Simbel, a felucca ride, and a hot air balloon flight. You will have different guides along the route, including highly praised names such as Amr, Heba, Gabriel, and Mustafa. Expect full days, early starts, and some cruise-quality variation.

“We recently completed a 5-day Nile cruise and tours with Nice Tours, and overall, it was an enjoyable experience. Daily coordination and instructions were generally clear, although there were some variations and delays. Mohra was a supportive contact throughout, addressing questions and resolving issues as they came up. The experience could be enhanced by sharing cruise and room details in advance to ensure guests receive the room category they paid for; as a couple that paid for a deluxe room, we were assigned a standard twin room, and attention to such details would help ensure customer comfort. A 24/7 working contact number for emergencies would also be helpful. All in…”

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5.Luxury 5 Days Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Private Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $1,900

Sail four nights from Luxor to Aswan aboard a luxury cruise, with a private English-speaking Egyptologist, full-board meals, and guided visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s High Dam. Airport and hotel transfers are included.

“When we were discussing our trip to Egypt and what we expected, we joked that we wanted Zahi Hawass.. We were assigned to Professor Mohammed Abdu.. We feel that we got the best that Egypt has to offer.. He was so kind to us and our elderly brother. The upgRead more”

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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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7.5 Day 4 Night – Deluxe Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $774

Sail four nights from Luxor to Aswan with a private Egyptologist, air-conditioned transfers, full-board meals, and visits to Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s High Dam. Guides named in the tour details include Moustafa, Mohammed, Amir Al Shakairy, and Ragab. Balloon flights and Abu Simbel cost extra.

“Our Guide In Cairo for the first 2 days was Nevin Morris, who was so in knowledgable on everything and took us to experience all other things off the usual agenda. The Amir Al Shakairy who join us for our Nile Cruise from Luxor was amazing: His historical knowledge and cRead more”

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8.3-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 62 reviews · 3 days · from $480Best value

Spend two nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides such as Samy, Omar, George, Adel, and Ahmed have earned strong praise for their care and Egyptology knowledge. Expect comfortable cabins, buffet meals, horse-drawn transport at Edfu, and a busy final day in Luxor.

“This experience surpassed all expectations. The tour was well organised at every point whilst also giving us a chance to relax and enjoy the cruise. All our tour guides were friendly and informative and we were really impressed by them. The ship itself was clean, and the food was varied and we had many options to choose from. I would say that it would be helpful to have the daily itinerary ahead of time. The sights themselves were amazing although a couple of temples were extremely crowded. It would be better if they could be visited at slightly less busy times.”

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9.4-Night, 5-Star Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $749

Spend four nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with a private group and Egyptologist guide. Visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae. Meals, transfers, entrance fees, and onboard entertainment are included. Abu Simbel is available at extra cost after disembarkation.

“My sister, her husband, my wife and I took this cruise this past week and we really loved it. Everyone was very attentive and respectful. Our personal tour guide Mahmoud made everything feel welcoming and special. He is a very knowledgeable person and treated us like family. We highly recommend it.”

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10.4-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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11.7-Night Luxury Nile River Cruise & Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $900

Spend seven nights on a five-star Nile cruise from Luxor, with stops at the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and a Nubian village. A sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, meals, transfers, private transport, and an English-speaking Egyptologist are included. Guides may include Mary, Ayman, Asma Saber, or other company staff.

“I had excellent adventure with Safa the tour guide. The tour was very Informative. We reallly enjoyed our trip to Luxor.”

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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 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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14.5 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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15.8-Day Tour to Luxor and Aswan with Nile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $2,405

You’ll spend three nights in Cairo and four aboard a five-star superior Nile cruise, with flights, meals, guides, transfers, and entry fees included. The route covers the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Luxor’s temples and tombs, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Philae Temple. Optional hot-air balloon and Abu Simbel trips cost extra.

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