River trips · EGYPT

The 15 Best Nile Cruises, from Cairo to Aswan

79 sailings  ·  boarding from $11 a head

Nile trips come in two sizes: a dinner boat on the river in Cairo, or three to seven nights between Aswan and Luxor. These 15 cover both, priced per head, with the temples each long cruise stops at.

4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

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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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

2.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

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

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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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day one, arriving in Aswan and reaching Philae
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

3.4-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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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

4.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

5.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

6.2-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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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

7.4-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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From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide - Day 1: Philae Temple and your first evening aboard
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From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide

8.4-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-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

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

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

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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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae
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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

10.4 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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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon - Day two: a balloon sunrise and Luxor’s royal tombs
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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

11.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

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

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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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

12.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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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple w/Nile Boat - Crossing the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank
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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple w/Nile Boat

13.Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple w/Nile Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · from $90

Travel from Hurghada-area resorts to Luxor in a small group with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, with an optional Nile crossing, local lunch, drinks, and hotel transport. Guides may include Nana, Ahmed, Doa, or Shaban.

“Nana was brilliant and very funny throughout the whole trip. Very interesting and kept us safe - definitely recommend”

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5 Days Private Guided Nile River Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan - Day 1: Karnak and Luxor Temple after arrival
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5 Days Private Guided Nile River Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan

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

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

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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Historia Hotel Nile Cruise, Mon. from Luxor 4 nts inc. Excursions - Day 2: Pharaohs’ tombs and Hatshepsut’s dramatic temple
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Historia Hotel Nile Cruise, Mon. from Luxor 4 nts inc. Excursions

15.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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