Top 15 Aswan River Cruises

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,142 reviews · from $349Our pick

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a full-board five-star Nile ship, with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. You’ll visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and Karnak, plus take a sunrise hot-air balloon ride. Mohamed Gobran, Saber, and Mahmoud are among the guides assigned to recent groups.

“We had a good overall experience on our Nile cruise. For the price we paid, it was definitely worth it — especially considering there are much more expensive options out there. This cruise gave us a comfortable, affordable way to explore Egypt’s ancient sites without overspending. Some things to keep in mind: • Location: If you’re staying on the west side of Aswan, you’ll likely pay an extra fee for pickup. It’s better to book accommodation near the train station or airport on the east side, where pickup is included. • Food: Meals were good overall, but note that you’ll only get one full breakfast onboard. On the mornings of…”

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

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

Spend three nights aboard a 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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3.4-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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4.4-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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5.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

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

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel by road, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and a sunrise hot-air balloon ride. The pace is brisk, entrance fees are extra, and guide quality can vary by departure.

“Great service on the cruise, with fresh and clean food. Our tour guide Mahmoud explains a lot history of Egypt and temples, it is worth to join in.”

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6.4 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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7.Overnight Nile Cruise to Luxor with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 172 reviews · 2 days · from $550

Spend a night aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Edfu Temple visits included. You get hotel pickup, full-board meals, a private cabin, and an English-speaking guide. Organizer contacts such as Zeinab, Arwa, Merna, and Nashwa have helped many guests manage schedule changes and extra requests.

“I decided my travel very last minute and Arwa from nice tours made everything possible to accommodate my requests. I had a great costumer experience with the company and I would go back for more tours. After I arrived in Luxor I decided to take a guide to go with me around and she sent Ahmed Yossry and his driver Mena. Both very kind and knowledgeable about the places and routes to where to go. I can’t wait to go back to Egypt and have the opportunity to know even more places.”

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8.4-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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9.4-Days 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 4 days · from $456

Spend three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a 30 to 45-minute sunrise balloon flight. Guides including Ahmed Shawky Ali, Mohamed Gobran, and Mahmud are praised for clear explanations and careful timing.

“very rich program and knowledgeable guides. Quite challenging the program in terms of timings, very busy the days”

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10.4 Days Nile River Cruise with Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 42 reviews · 4 days · from $570

You’ll spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with meals, an English-speaking Egyptologist, and transport included. The route covers Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s West Bank, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides George and Semi have led recent departures, though the guide and ship can change.

“El crucero tiene muy buenas instalaciones. El personal del crucero muy atento y la comida impresionante. Lo único que nos molestó fue el cambio del programa la semana antes ya que al embarcar estuvimos dos días atracados en Asuán, uno solo de navegación por el Nilo y otro atracados en Luxor, con lo que los dos últimos días de excursiones en Luxor se resumieron en una mañana que el guía se quitó de encima lo antes que pudo.”

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11.Luxury 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $800

Spend four days aboard a luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with private transfers, full-board meals, and an Egyptologist guide. Visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Luxor Temple, and Karnak. The tour also includes a felucca ride and airport transfer, with a private group format.

“Great overall experience. Nice and spacious rooms, pleasant staff, great food and great guide! The whole family loved it.”

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12.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $830

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a Nile cruise with private air-conditioned transfers, three meals daily, temple visits, and a private Egyptologist guide. You’ll see Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guide Ashraf Elbadry receives especially strong praise, while ship quality can vary.

“This trip was wonderful from beginning to end. Boat is comfortable; food good and plentiful. Attractions, of course, are amazing and very well-run. Our guide was excellent, knowledgeable, kind, and flexible, adjusting our schedule to our preferences. Recommend this trip!”

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13.5-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · 5 days · from $1,300

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for four nights on a 5-star ship, with an English-speaking Egyptologist, private transfers, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a hot air balloon ride. You receive meals and a private Nile-view cabin, but entry fees, drinks, and some airport transfers cost extra.

“Ahmed sony was a very friendly and knowlegable guide with a lot of humor. it was educational and fun”

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14.Nile Cruise 4 Days / Deluxe from Aswan to luxor- Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $490

Sail from Aswan to Luxor for three nights aboard the M/S Radamis II or a similar deluxe ship. You’ll see Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. The private booking includes transfers, meals, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide such as Ashraf, Ambro, or Sayed.

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15.4-Day Luxury Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,050

Spend three nights on a full-board Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a private Egyptologist guide. Visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Luxor Temple, and Karnak, with transfers, entrance fees, and daily bottled water included.

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