The World’s 15 Best Four-Day River Sailings

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

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

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. You’ll travel in a group of up to 15, with guides such as Mohammed Abdo, Mido Mosa, or Hady, plus a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor.

“This was a brilliant experience, the food was great and the temples were fantastic. Very well organised and our tour guide Mohammed was very knowledgeable, funny and friendly. Unfortunately our balloon ride was cancelled due to weather (apparently September is best) Read more”

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2.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · from $329

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with meals, transfers, an Egyptology guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have earned strong praise for clear explanations and careful coordination. Expect early mornings and extra entrance fees.

“The whole experience was great. The service was excellent. Logistics/transportation were very good and on time. The program was as mentioned in the itinerary. Mohamed Gobran as a guide was awesome, very helpful, very explanatory anRead more”

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3.4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide

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

Spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with full board, private guides, and drivers. Visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Add Abu Simbel for a memorable extra day. Guides such as Mary, Ahmed Sony, and Zeinab have earned especially warm praise.

“Heba has been a great guide, explaining very well all the history of the temple, she was súper nice. she was very helpful with all the history of the aswan. i recommend 100% her guidance”

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4.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · from $504

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, with a private Egyptologist and daily visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings. You can add Abu Simbel and a Luxor hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Ahmed, Mustafa, Amro, and Aswany have earned especially strong praise.

“Every staff on board is really nice. The food is really nice. Our guide is really nice. The whole trip is really nice!!! I’m so glad I booked this trip with this company and this boat.”

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5.4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 356 reviews · from $329

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star boat, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings. You’ll travel with local guides such as Mina, Khaled, or Aida, depending on the departure. The $329 package includes three nights, meals, transfers, and a sunrise balloon ride, but temple tickets and drinks cost extra.

“Very enjoyable experience. We had two teenage sons who loved it too. A well organised trip. Our boat and staff were very professional and helpful. The tour guides on all the days were excellent with expertise and enthusiasm. We definitely recommend it.”

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6.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $311

You will cruise three nights from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with Egyptologist-led visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s temples. The package also includes a 35 to 45-minute hot-air balloon flight. Guides such as Ahmed Shawky Ali and Mohamed Gobran are known for clear explanations and careful planning.

“My wife and I booked this not quite knowing what to expect. But I can say that everything was awesome. Even though it's Ramadan the ship still served alcohol. Our guide Mohamed G. was a fun guy and very knowledgeable. He had all the ansRead more”

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7.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 310 reviews · 4 days · from $450

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a premium 5-star Nile cruise, with Egyptologist guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, or Ahmed Shawky Ali. Expect early starts, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and a 30 to 45-minute hot-air balloon ride.

“i loved everything about the tour. Mohamed Gobran is the best tour guide you can expect from this ancient places. thanks to him , the Journey was very fun and pleasant. really really hot , but beside that, everything perfect.”

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8.4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $306

Sail the Nile for four days from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star cruise, with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, meals, transfers, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. The optional hot-air balloon ride adds an early morning view over the West Bank.

“Great experience in cruise. The guide Mr. Khaled is very friendly and kind. He arranged every sight seeing very nicely and comfortably. Cabin rooms in cruise are bigger and clean. Food and service is also very good.”

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9.4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $715

You’ll spend three nights on a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. The trip includes air-conditioned transfers, meals, entrance fees, and a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor. Guides vary, with Ahmed, Ali, Mohamed, and Mansour among those praised for their care and explanations.

“Amazing Nile Cruise. Our Guied Mohamoud is an amazing person. He took us to many different temples and explain many details. Without him we have no clue what we are look at. However only thing is the room are quiet small. Should have give more information about the Cruise. All the staff is very friendly though. 🌺🌺🌺”

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10.4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 112 reviews · 4 days · from $1,300

Fly from Cairo to Aswan, visit Philae and Abu Simbel, then cruise north to Luxor with stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu. Your final morning brings a sunrise balloon flight over the Nile Valley, followed by the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides may include Mary, Ahmed, Mido, or Heba.

“I really enjoyed discovering Egypt and the cruise overall was a memorable experience. The activities, especially the hot air balloon, were amazing and I truly recommend them. The service staff onboard were kind and attentive, which I appreciated a lot. However, the cruise itself could have been cleaner – I found a bug in my room, and the food unfortunately upset my stomach. Communication with Nice Tour was not always smooth, but when I had an issue it was resolved fairly quickly. In the end, despite a few downsides, the overall experience was unique and beautiful, and I would still recommend it to others who want to enjoy the Nile…”

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11.4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

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

Sail from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star cruise boat, with guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, the High Dam, and Philae. Small groups of up to eight passengers travel with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Guides such as Adel, Samy, George, and Ahmed Abass have earned especially warm praise.

“The overall Nile experience was great ! Covers most of the key attractions and historical sites. Our guide Esshak was quite helpful in sorting out things fast and explaining all the key historical sites. It Would have been better If GYG had mentioned that from day 3 the cruise would be docked and wouldnt sail. However Overall great experience !”

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12.4-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, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel, then return by air from Aswan. You get three nights on a 5-star full-board cruise, a felucca ride, an Edfu horse carriage, and a sunrise balloon flight. 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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13.4 Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor Including Abu Simbel & Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $450

Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard a full-board 5-star boat, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Your early-morning Luxor balloon flight adds a memorable view from above. Entrance fees and drinks are extra, and the group can include up to 15 people.

“Fun, thrilling and great Hospitality , we took our kids with us and they enjoyed there best. It was really fun, would highly recommend”

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14.4-Day Egypt Private Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 76 reviews

Spend four days with a private Egyptologist, beginning in Aswan and ending in Luxor. Visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, with three nights on a full-board 5-star Nile cruise. The early hot-air-balloon flight over Luxor is the grand finale.

“Mary, the guide, was super nice to us and really tried to teach us about Egyptian culture. She explained things slowly and clearly, even when they were hard to understand for foreigners, making it a fun trip.”

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15.4 Days 3 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $715

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of Kings. Your package includes airport, train station, or hotel pickup, an English-speaking Egyptology guide, onboard meals, and transfers. Expect early starts, shared transport to Abu Simbel, and extra entrance fees.

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