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Top 15 Luxor River Cruises

24 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 luxor river cruises justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile - Starting on the West Bank at the Valley of the Kings
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Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile

1.Luxor Private Full-Day Tour: Discover the East and West Banks of the Nile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · from $90Our pick

Spend about eight hours with a private Egyptologist guide and driver visiting Luxor’s East and West Banks. See the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with hotel, cruise ship, or airport pickup. Lunch depends on the option selected.

“Guide to run a scam; picked me from the airport but when dropping back said drop off is not included. Which was clearly included… So fellow travelers be careful.”

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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Karnak, a felucca, and Luxor Temple
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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

2.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

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

Spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private guides, a felucca ride, sunrise hot air balloon flight, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Tour managers such as Arwa and Suzanna are available by WhatsApp, while guide quality can vary.

“It was an amazing experience visiting all the main sites of lower Egypt. A well organised trip made possible thanks to Mohra of Nice tours.”

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Luxor Day Tour visit East and West Nile Banks - Valley of the Kings: the day’s most atmospheric stop
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Luxor Day Tour visit East and West Nile Banks

3.Luxor Day Tour visit East and West Nile Banks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · from $15Best value

Spend about eight hours crossing Luxor’s East and West Banks with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. See the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides such as Ahmed, Nourhan, and Shereen have helped make the day flexible and informative, but confirm ticket and lunch details before booking.

“A great experience. Our driver Amir was excellent and very knowledgeable. We had a great time in the car with him. I would definitely recommend you specifically ask for him when you book the tour.”

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5 Days Private Guided Nile River Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan - Day 3: Edfu, Kom Ombo, and the rhythm of sailing
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5 Days Private Guided Nile River Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan

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

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

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard a standard five-star Nile ship, with four nights, full-board meals, private transfers, and an English-speaking Egyptologist. Visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s High Dam.

“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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Luxor: Nile River Private Sunset Felucca Ride - Pickup from Luxor’s East Bank
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Luxor: Nile River Private Sunset Felucca Ride

5.Nile River Private Sunset Felucca Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

Spend two private hours on the Nile aboard a traditional felucca, with hotel pickup from select East Bank hotels, tea, water, and sunset views. Captains such as Ahmed or Yousef may share local stories, help with photos, and even let you try the sail when conditions allow.

“We got a quick transfer to the felucca port. After that we met with our talented sailors. We enjoyed drinks and delicious tea along the way. The timing was perfect as we saw the setting sun on the Nile. Our guide was also knowledgeable and very kind. This is a tour I would gladly take again!”

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From Luxor: 5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride - Day 1: Karnak, Luxor Temple, and a felucca at sunset
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From Luxor: 5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

6.5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

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

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard a five-star Nile boat, with private guided visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Philae, and more. You also get a sunrise balloon flight and Abu Simbel. Guides such as Amr, Heba, Ahmed, and Mustafa have earned especially warm praise.

“Visiting Luxor and Aswan was a dream, and this trip had both wonderful moments and frustrating issues. 🌟 Positives: - Martina in Luxor, Samir in Abu Simbel and Mostafa in Aswan were excellent guides. -Casa Sol cruise was comfortable, -Nice Tours customer service was responsive, -Transportation was professional, clean and comfortable ⚠️ Negatives: -The first cruise (Coral 2) was terrible and had to be changed. - The package excluded attraction tickets, costing us $120–150 extra. - No internet on the Nile cruise (better to buy a local SIM/global eSIM). internet on the cruise is very expensive - The balloon ride was booked last, causing a 2‑hour wait and missing the…”

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From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide - Boarding the boat and watching Egypt pass
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From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide

7.3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 147 reviews · 3 days · from $1,100

Sail from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-star Nile boat with a private cabin, meals, and guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Guide assignments vary, with Gabriel, Emad, Jackie, and others praised for clear explanations and helpful service.

“The trip started with personal contat about the trip via whatsapp by Merna. We were picked up for the first day by our guide Jacky. The boat was luxurious, with clean rooms, nice dinner and great pool at deck. The other two days were accompanied by Achmed Anwar who informed us about the schedule. The last day we were dropped of at our hotel in Aswan. Great experience!”

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Luxury 5 Days Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Private Tour Guide - Day two: the west bank and the royal tombs
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Luxury 5 Days Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Private Tour Guide

8.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 Nile cruise with a private English-speaking Egyptologist. Visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan. Hotel and airport transfers, sightseeing, and onboard meals are included.

“Everything about this company exceeded expectations. All communications were speedy and efficient . They even organised us a driver from Aswan to the Red Sea at the end of our trip .”

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Luxor: 4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel - Day one: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and the first sail
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Luxor: 4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

9.4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 4 days · from $599

Spend four days sailing from Luxor to Aswan with a small group of up to eight. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, the High Dam, and Philae. Your English-speaking Egyptology guides, such as Adel, Samy, or George, lead the site visits and help manage the early starts.

“The staff on the cruise were really polite & friendly. The all inc package was good value, The meals were really tasty with a wide variety of options to choose from. As vegetarians you worry that there won’t be any or enough options available but that wasn’t the case, at each meal we had at least 3 options to choose from. Our boat MS Zeina wasn’t the newest but the rooms, dining area and sundeck felt like they had been refurbished fairly recently. Our Egyptology guide Adel was incredibly passionate & knowledgeable about his country’s history, we really enjoyed our time with him both during the site visits as well…”

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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan w/ Balloon & Flights - Sunrise above Luxor on Day 2
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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan w/ Balloon & Flights

10.4-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan w/ Balloon & Flights

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 86 reviews · 4 days · from $1,100

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, tour Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple, then sail three nights to Aswan. You’ll ride a horse carriage at Edfu, visit Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel, and return by air. Guides include Mina Habeb, Emad Elsmaky, and Aladdin.

“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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5 Day 4 Night - Deluxe Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan - Private Tour - Day 2: Royal tombs, Hatshepsut, and the river south
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5 Day 4 Night – Deluxe Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan – Private Tour

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

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

Cruise 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. Balloon rides and Abu Simbel cost extra.

“All of it!!!!! Moustafa, our guide was incredible! We highly recommend:) The food and the hospitality was amazing!”

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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Nile Boat - Day one: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Nile Boat

12.Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Nile Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor for two full days with an English-speaking guide, Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, a Nile felucca ride, and an optional sunrise balloon flight. Guides may include Waleed, Aziz, Yaya, or Karam.

“Omran was an exceptional guide , very patient and keen to share his deep knowledge of Egyptian culture . It was really a pleasure to spend two days with him and visit the beautiful sites of Luxor”

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Aswan: 3-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guided Tours - Day two: Edfu’s horse carriage ride and the Esna lock
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Aswan: 3-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guided Tours

13.3-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guided Tours

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

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a Nile cruise, stopping at Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. English-speaking guides such as Samy, Adel, George, and Omar have earned strong praise for their clear explanations and practical help. Expect full sightseeing days, shared meals, and no included Wi-Fi or entrance fees.

“Our Nile cruise exceeded all our expectations - everything was wonderful: the ship, the food, and the staff. Cruising along the Nile truly felt like a dream. Our guides, Sammy and Adel, were incredibly knowledgeable; we learned so much and appreciated every bit of information they shared. We’ll never forget our time there- thank you!”

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Luxor: 5 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel - Day one: Karnak, Luxor Temple, and your first night aboard
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Luxor: 5 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

14.5 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 58 reviews · 5 days · from $720

Sail four nights from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-star Nile boat with an English-speaking Egyptology guide. Visit Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Aswan Dam, and Abu Simbel. Guides Samy Saleh and Adal may lead groups, with meals and transfers included.

“The price for solo travellers is too much. Food is great though.”

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4-Night, 5-Star Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan - Day one: Karnak, Luxor Temple, and your first night afloat
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4-Night, 5-Star Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

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

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

Spend four nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private transfers, an Egyptologist, and visits to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Philae, and more. Guides may include Emad, Mahmoud, or Abdul. Abu Simbel is optional from Aswan.

“We had a great time. The boat was comfortable and we really enjoyed it. The staff went out of their way to be helpful. The food was good. The guide, Abdul, was extremely knowledgable and explained everything to us, so that we had a good understanding of the archeological sites. Highly recommend him. Altogether a wonderful experience.”

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★ 4.66-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Hot Air BalloonFrom $1,10014 reviews
★ 3.5From Hurghada: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan & Hot Air BalloonFrom $1,20012 reviews
★ 4.44-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with MealsFrom $1,25024 reviews

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