Luxury River Cruises in Luxor: 5 Sailings to Choose From

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

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

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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2.5 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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3.4-Night, 5-Star Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

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

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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4.7-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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5.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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