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Nile Cruises from Luxor to Aswan: the 15 Best Sailings

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A Nile cruise is a floating hotel that ties up at Kom Ombo and Edfu while you sleep. These 15 sailings compare three nights against four, which temples are in the fare, and what a balloon over the west bank adds.

4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before breakfast
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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 five-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Guide Mohamed Gobran is often assigned to groups, and the plan includes a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor.

“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 across Cairo and Giza
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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 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 add help before and during the cruise.

“One of the best cruise experiences i have ever had. Great guide and transportation!”

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Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer - Boarding the Nile Crystal and finding your best seat
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Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

3.Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,184 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Spend an evening aboard the Nile Crystal with a buffet dinner, sunset views, belly dancing, folklore performances, and Western music. Optional private transfers make the port easier to find. The cruise usually lasts about two hours, though the full outing is sold as three hours.

“The whole cruise was amazing. Really nice food and sweets and lots of it. The shows in the boat were amazing the performers did their best. Our driver was very kind he drove as safely to our destination and then back to our apartment. A great overall experience to do in the Nile river. I suggest it to all!”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day 2: Abu Simbel requires an early alarm
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

4.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Mohammed Abdo, Hady, Mido, and Mostafa lead the sightseeing. A sunrise balloon ride over Luxor is included, but confirm the exact flight time.

“I was feeling anxious picking a good option for Nile cruise but I am glad I picked this one. The ship was new and clean. The room was comfortable and clean. The food was varied and good. The cruise staff was amazing, very friendly and helpful. And our guides (Mostafa and Mohamed Abdo) were very knowledgeable, nice and simply amazing! I completely recommend it.”

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Luxury Felucca on the Nile with Lunch - What happens from hotel pickup to the river
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Luxury Felucca on the Nile with Lunch

5.Luxury Felucca on the Nile with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 994 reviews · from $50

Enjoy a private two-hour felucca sail on the Nile with a meal, dessert, and soft drinks. Tarzan Egypt Tours provides hotel pickup and return from Cairo or Giza. Guides such as Mido, Mohamed, Zizo, and Nido may add local insight, photos, and thoughtful help for birthdays or anniversaries.

“Great fresh food, very nice guide! Nice original boat! Very relaxing. Great great value! Perfect family activity for bird and Nile's fauna observation.”

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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show with Pickup - Boarding the Nile dinner boat
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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show with Pickup

6.Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show with Pickup

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

Spend three hours on the Nile with private hotel pickup, a two-hour dinner cruise, buffet food, belly dancing, Arabic songs, and a Tanoura performance. Guides such as Aya, Ahmed, Youssef, and Mostafa are praised for friendly service. Drinks cost extra, and vegetarian choices are limited.

“The guide was good. For vegetarian, there aren't many options.”

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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River - Pickup at 18:30 and the ride to the boat
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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River

7.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River

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

Join an evening Nile cruise from Cairo with hotel pickup around 18:30, an open buffet of Egyptian and international food, live music, folklore, and belly dancing. The boat runs about two hours, returns around 22:00, and includes an English-speaking host or driver assistance.

“The food was very good and the staff was very friendly. The entertainment was very fun. The views from the upper deck were beautiful. The car pick up and drop off was exceptional!”

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2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo - Reaching the Nile boat for dinner
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2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo

8.2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo

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

Spend an evening sailing the Nile from Cairo with hotel pickup, an open buffet, live musicians, belly dancing, and a tanoura show. The boat portion lasts about two hours, while the full outing takes roughly three hours. Guides such as Muhammad, Mostafa, and Sumaya have been praised for friendly service.

“Thank you. The guide was very kind. It was an unforgettable tour through the Nile River cruise. 👍👍”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day 2: The long road to Abu Simbel
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

9.4-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 for three nights aboard a Nile ship, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, Ahmed, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have led recent departures. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Everything was taken care of :) Our guide Mohamed Gobran was very helpful and explained everything clearly (from all the itineraries and money things to the Egyptian history). We felt super safe. The itinerary is packed with a lot of amazing places to see. Food on the boat is great (buffet style), but remember that the times can vary depending on the itinerary of the day. We had a lot of fun and would recommend this cruise!”

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

10.4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 593 reviews · 4 days · from $830

Spend three nights on a full-board 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with private guides for Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. Add Abu Simbel if you want an early start and one of Egypt’s great monuments.

“Waleed andan nobien guide in Aswan really good experience in Philae Temple. And also the guide really experienced with the history of it.”

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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

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

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

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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Private Felucca Ride on the Nile River - Boarding the felucca on the Nile
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Private Felucca Ride on the Nile River

12.Private Felucca Ride on the Nile River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 537 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

You’ll ride from your Cairo, Giza, or nearby hotel to the Nile, then spend about an hour aboard a traditional private felucca. Guides such as Mohammed, Salma, Amal, and Nermin add local stories and photos. Sunset departures are especially appealing, though weak wind can shorten or change the sailing.

“Everyone was very friendly, guy on boat very funny and good. Did think boat ride was shorter then thought but enjoyed still. And nice how places of interest was pointed out.”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before breakfast
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

13.4-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 ship, with an Egyptologist guide such as Mahmoud or Mohamed Gobran. Visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings, then fly over Luxor by hot-air balloon.

“We really enjoyed our trip down the Nile, from Aswan to Luxor. Radamis boat was fine. Food was good also. We really enjoyed the travelling along the Nile. Mahmoud our guide was excellent,get us to where we needed to be. Highly recommend it to everyone.”

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Cairo: 1 or 2-Hour Felucca Ride on the Nile with Transfers - What the one or two-hour sailing route feels like
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Cairo: 1 or 2-Hour Felucca Ride on the Nile with Transfers

14.1 or 2-Hour Felucca Ride on the Nile with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 451 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $15

Ride a traditional felucca on the Nile for one or two hours, with hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza, an English-speaking guide, and a soft drink. Sunset is the best time for city lights and cooler air. Guides such as Abeer, Hana, and Rodina have earned praise for friendly storytelling and photos.

“The Nile River boat ride around the island was very interesting. There wasn’t much wind for a Felucca ride. Sunset made the ride much nicer. Lovely lights once sun set. The captain and driver were friendly and professional. Do not hesitate to consider this activity.”

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Cairo Private Felucca OnThe Nile River With Pickup and Soft Drink - The famous Cairo bridge and City Tower view
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Cairo Private Felucca OnThe Nile River With Pickup and Soft Drink

15.Cairo Private Felucca OnThe Nile River With Pickup and Soft Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 438 reviews · from $12

Take a private felucca from Cairo or Giza, with hotel pickup, a soft drink, water, and Egyptian music. Choose a one or two-hour ride, from sunrise to late evening. Drivers such as Karim, Ghandy, or Amir may handle transfers, while the boat captain manages the sail.

“Avoid if you can. Very bad customer service, no water on the ship, long waiting time. Nile ride is good.”

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