The 14 Nile Cruises in Luxor That Earn Their Price

1.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

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

Spend four days aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private transfers, guided visits to Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. You will also take a felucca ride and a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Guides such as Asma, Hassan, Ahmed Anwar, and Arwa’s logistics team have earned strong praise.

“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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard a standard five-star Nile ship, with four nights, meals, airport transfers, and a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide. You’ll visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s High Dam. Guide Omar is singled out for his warm, detailed teaching.

“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”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Spend four nights aboard the Historia Boutique Hotel Nile Cruise, sailing from Luxor to Aswan with meals, transfers, and temple visits included. Your route covers Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan. Guides such as Mohammed and Tarek may lead the sightseeing, with Spanish-language guiding available.

“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”

Check availability →Read our full review

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 sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Amr, Heba, Ahmed, and Mustafa have earned praise, but cruise quality and tour timing can vary.

“The 5-day Cruise Tour was great and very well organized by the local tour company, Nice Tours. Egypt is a truly amazing country with warm people. The cruise ship was very comfortable and the cabins were sufficiently spacious and very well maintained. The food on the ship was good and catered to all tastes - there were also some song and dance events also organized in the evening. The beverages were plentiful and not too expensive too. The visits were well organized, and the crew was very pleasant, welcoming and helpful. There was a small plumbing incident on the first night, but they fixed it in no time. Special thanks…”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide

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

Spend three days sailing from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-star Nile boat with meals, a private cabin, and guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Guides such as Gabriel, Emad, Selma, and Jackie have earned high praise for clear explanations and personal help. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“We took a three day cruise and it was the best decision to visit the most important historical places in Egypt. We visited Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Kolossus of Memnon, Haby temple, Karnak temple in Luxor. All was amazing, especially tombs in Kings' Valley. Then we came on the boat, named MS Semiramis I. The room was not new, but it was very clean. The staying there was comfortable. The staff was very helpful and polite. All the food was really tasty. So thanks to all the staff for unforgettable cruise. Of course thanks a lot to our guides: Hassan in Luxor and Gabriel, who guided us in…”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

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

Travel from Luxor to Aswan aboard a three-night Nile cruise with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, the High Dam, and Philae. Small groups are limited to eight, with meals, transfers, and a horse-and-carriage ride included.

“The cruise was amazing, more than we were expecting, the room was very clean with an beautiful view, everything in the buffet was absolutely delicious, they always top up the food when it was running out of something. All the staff very friendly. Also our tour guide (ahmed abass) always kind and respectful very happy to answer all our questions even offered to get some medication when my partner got some fever during the cruise. Definitely the cruise was the best part of our trip in Egypt. Highly recommended”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, tour Karnak and Luxor temples, then spend three nights aboard a full-board Nile cruise. You will visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel, with a sunrise hot-air balloon ride and Cairo flights included. Guides such as Mina Habeb, Emad Elsmaky, and Aladdin may lead the tour.

“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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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 stops at Philae, the High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. English-speaking guides such as Samy, Omar, George, Adel, and Ahmed have led recent departures. Expect comfortable cabins, included meals, horse carriage transport, and extra charges for entry tickets, drinks, and WiFi.

“Boat and all the guides were very nice and helpful. George was very helpful and suggested things which helped us through the whole stay. ❤️”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.5 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

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

Spend four nights sailing from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star Nile boat, with an English-speaking Egyptology guide, temple visits, Abu Simbel, horse and carriage transport, and a Philae motorboat ride. Guides such as Samy Saleh and Adal may lead the tours. Meals are included, but entrance fees, drinks, and WiFi cost extra.

“We loved the cruise. The ship was very clean and the service was fantastic. Meals were also really good. Our guide Samy Saleh was fabulous. The best we had in Egypt. He was very knowledgeable and “like a book”. He also took great care of our group and made sure everyone got on to the next part of their journey okay. He is a very genuine man who also provided us with great facts and we learnt a lot about the sites we were visiting and more.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 days · from $1,000

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three nights, stopping at Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s great temples. Your package includes meals, private transfers, an English-speaking guide, an Edfu horse carriage ride, and a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Guides such as Ahmed Sony, Andro, Heba, and Mido have been praised for clear explanations and thoughtful help.

“Was a really good option to know Egypt and it's gorgeous temples Will reccomend it, yes! what I don't like it: the timing for the temples is short, I don't know if longer duration cruices will allow you to stay longer in the temples but will be good”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 43 reviews · 3 days · from $750

Travel from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, beginning with a hot-air balloon ride and West Bank sights. Your private Egyptologist guides you through the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Edfu, and Kom Ombo, followed by Abu Simbel. Guides may include Mina Habib, Manel, Emad Elsmaky, or Mustafa.

“Mina Habib,Manel and Emad elsmaky They were our guides. Special people, very knowledgeable and helpful in every way. Mina was truly very kind and helpful, while Emad was very, very friendly. Highly recommended, and you'll be lucky to have them as your guides. The tour it’s fantastic the food not bad and the people very very kind.”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 33 reviews · 2 days · from $500

Sail from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star Nile cruise with a private air-conditioned pickup, meals, cabin, rooftop pool, and evening drop-off. You will watch village life along the river and spend the day relaxing onboard. Guides and land excursions are not included, though Isaac and Hazim have accompanied some departures.

“The guide Isaac is very good, i recommand this excursion.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 4 days · from $950

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a traditional Dahabiya for three nights, with Philae, Kom Ombo, Gebel El-Silsila, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. Expect meals, transfers, a guide in English or French, quiet river views, and a small-boat feel. Guides may include Hazem, Mahmoud, or Mohamed, with attentive service from Hussein, Rambo, and Sherif.

“Better than expected We really loved it, a unique and relaxing way to experience Egypt's ancient history The staff was very attentive The chef prepared lovely Egyptian dishes The guide was knowledgeable and helpful ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.4-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 spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile boat with full-board meals. Your small group continues to Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak. Optional extras include Abu Simbel and a hot-air balloon flight.

“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.”

Check availability →Read our full review