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15 Cairo River Cruises to Build a Day Around

35 river trips  ·  from $11 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cairo river cruises worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you book.

Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment - Hotel pickup makes the evening easy
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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

1.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,190 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $25Our pick

Spend about two hours on the Nile with hotel pickup, an open buffet, Arabic music, belly dancing, and a Tanoura performance. Guides such as Mariam, Mustafa, Ahmed Mataro, and Aladdin are praised for friendly help and smooth transfers. The boat usually sails after sunset, with Cairo’s lights providing the main view.

“The cruise was amazing! We were treated so professionally by the pick up service which put us in a great mood from the start. The dinner buffet was abundant and very delicious with soup, several varieties of salads, main dishes and dessert. The best part of the whole evening was the entertainment: the solo singer, musicians, bellydancer (who was so nice and friendly) and tannoura dancer. All in all, we were very satisfied with the experience and we would recommend it to anyone wishing to spend a lovely evening on the Nile!”

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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show with Pickup - Hotel pickup makes the evening easier
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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show with Pickup

2.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, open buffet, belly dancing, Arabic music, and a Tanoura performance. Guides such as Aya, Ahmed, Youssef, and Mostafa have been praised for friendly service, photos, and help throughout the evening. Drinks cost extra.

“We had an amazing time on the dinner cruise. Our guide Ahmed was lovely and attentive. He took loads of pictures for us on the roof during the meal and even had us up dancing. Would 100% recommend to anybody.”

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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

3.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River

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

Spend about two hours aboard a Cairo Nile dinner boat with hotel pickup, an open buffet, Egyptian folklore, belly dancing, live music, and views from the upper deck. English-speaking staff handle the transfer and boarding. Ask for the ship’s name before pickup, since the address can lead to the wrong boat.

“The live music and the staff were really great. Food was okay too.”

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2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo - Boarding a Nile boat for dinner
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2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo

4.2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo

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

Spend an evening cruising the Nile from Cairo with hotel pickup, buffet dinner, live music, belly dancing, and a tanoura performance. Guides such as Muhammad, Mostafa, and Sumaya have helped make the outing smooth and friendly, while the boat, food, and transfer service can vary. Expect about three hours door to door.

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

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Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon - Day one: Giza, King Tut, and a flight to Luxor
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Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

5.Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 248 reviews · 5 days · from $1,400

Cover Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel in five days with private guides, flights, hotels, a two-night Nile cruise, and a Luxor balloon ride. Guides such as Jasmine, Nada, Muhammad, and Merna have earned strong praise, but expect early starts, extra entry fees, and changing daily logistics.

“Manal is my guide, she has many knowledge and answered every questions. And also she is a good photographer!”

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Cairo: 6-Day Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise - Alexandria adds Greek and Roman Egypt
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Cairo: 6-Day Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

6.6-Day Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 177 reviews · 6 days · from $1,600

You’ll see Egypt’s essential ancient sites on a tightly planned private tour with Cairo hotels, domestic flights, three nights on a Nile cruise, and a Luxor balloon ride. Guides such as Marina’s assigned Cairo and Luxor teams keep each day moving, while the cruise links temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo with Aswan and Abu Simbel.

“I started my tour with Mona , due to the fact that I come from Italy we renamed herself Mona-Giza like Italian Mona-Liza of Leonardo da Vinci. she was on time and always ready to tdwscrube the history of ancient Egypt , how was born and how evolved describing the pyramids and pharaons. I suggest you to have a tour with her ✨”

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Cairo Dinner Cruise on the River Nile with Belly Dancing Show - Boarding a decorated dinner boat
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Cairo Dinner Cruise on the River Nile with Belly Dancing Show

7.Cairo Dinner Cruise on the River Nile with Belly Dancing Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $19

Enjoy a roughly two-hour evening sail on the Nile, with Cairo or Giza hotel pickup, an open buffet, traditional music, belly dancing, and a colorful Tanoura performance. Guides such as Aladdin, Hamada, Sabra, and Moomin have earned warm praise for helpful service, though food and show timing can vary.

“The cruise itself was fantastic, the food was superb as was the atmosphere and decor of the Nile Maxim. The staff on board were helpful and pleasant. The tour guide collected us from our hotel on time and was pleasant enough on the ride there, however on the ride home hRead more”

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Enjoy A Dinner Cruise in Cairo Nile with unique shows (Luxury) - What happens aboard the dinner boat
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Enjoy A Dinner Cruise in Cairo Nile with unique shows (Luxury)

8.Enjoy A Dinner Cruise in Cairo Nile with unique shows (Luxury)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $100Top rated

Start at 6:00 pm with private hotel pickup, then board a Cairo Nile boat for a three-hour evening cruise. You’ll get an open buffet, vegetarian dishes on request, live music, belly dancing, and Tannoura whirling dancers. The advertised group is small, though capacity details vary, so confirm the final group size before booking.

“The cruise was entertaining and food was good, but I wouldn't quite use the word luxury as part of the booking.”

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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight - Day 1: Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae Temple
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From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

9.4-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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Cairo: 8-Day Private Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise - Day 1: Giza’s pyramids and Cairo’s royal treasures
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Cairo: 8-Day Private Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

10.8-Day Private Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 96 reviews · 8 days · from $2,100

See Egypt’s greatest sights on an 8-day private tour with Cairo and Alexandria guides, flights, a 5-star Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, Luxor’s sunrise balloon ride, and two nights in Hurghada. Marina, Zeinab, and guides such as Engy, Mariam, and Majed have helped make the schedule run smoothly, though flight changes and long travel days require flexibility.

“Very good tour; well organized ; we visited beautiful sites across Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor and Hurghada , the cruise and hotel were good , recommended !”

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Cairo dinner cruise In Nile River with Belly Dancing and Transpor - Boarding the boat and watching Cairo after dark
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Cairo dinner cruise In Nile River with Belly Dancing and Transpor

11.Cairo dinner cruise In Nile River with Belly Dancing and Transpor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $22

Spend about three hours on a Cairo evening cruise with a two-hour Nile sailing, open buffet dinner, belly dancing, Arabic music, and tanoura spinning. Hotel pickup and return are included. Expect a simple cultural show and decent food rather than a luxury dinner. Drinks cost extra, and boarding may take longer than planned.

“It's beautiful event with wonderful view of city. The driver was amazing and was very polite. He arrived before time and helped me with lot of information about the place where I'm currently staying.”

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From Cairo: 3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights - Sunrise above Luxor
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From Cairo: 3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights

12.3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 71 reviews · 4 days · from $1,300

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, rise by hot-air balloon over Luxor at sunrise, then cruise two nights to Aswan. You’ll visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel with local guides such as Ayman, Hassan, and Ahmed. Flights, transfers, a 4-star hotel, and full-board cruise meals are included.

“From Luxor to Aswan variety of activities were planned very carefully and methodically. Excellent experience Guides were all knowledgeable and friendly Excellent coordination by Mohra. This can be done without Mohra's coordination.”

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Enchanting Nile Cruise in Cairo SOFI Dancers,Belly Dance, Buffet - Boarding at the Nile dock
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Enchanting Nile Cruise in Cairo SOFI Dancers,Belly Dance, Buffet

13.Enchanting Nile Cruise in Cairo SOFI Dancers,Belly Dance, Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 66 reviews · from $12

Spend an evening on the Nile with a two-hour cruise, open buffet, belly dancing, Sofi dancing, and live music. The activity starts around 7 pm and lasts about four hours with transfers. Drivers such as Omar, Baz, and Mohammad have earned praise, but boat condition, food temperature, drink prices, and show quality can vary.

“Our driver was punctual and got us to and from the cruise safely. He stayed with us throughout but also gave us space. The food was buffet style and there was some good choices even if you're a picky eater. There's a dessert table also. ThRead more”

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Luxury Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise and Show - Nile Maxim Cruise - Two hours of Cairo from the river
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Luxury Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise and Show – Nile Maxim Cruise

14.Luxury Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise and Show – Nile Maxim Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $112

Spend about four hours on the Nile Maxim, including a two-hour evening cruise, set dinner, belly dancing, Egyptian folklore, Oriental music, and a Western show. Hotel pickup and return come in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Sayed and Mostaffa have helped guests, while onboard service has included Hassan.

“Waiter was very friendly. Dinner was pleasant with chef preset dinner menu. It was entertaining to see the dances that they presented. It was a nice night to be sailing along the Nile taking in the sights.”

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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show and Music - What happens from pickup to boarding
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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show and Music

15.Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show and Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $26

Spend about two hours on the Nile with a buffet of Egyptian dishes, live music, belly dancing, and a colorful Tanoura performance. Choose the hotel pickup option for a private transfer from Cairo or Giza. The cruise is aimed at an easy evening out, though the boat may spend much of its time near the dock.

“Love the cruise the boat was beautiful , the entertainment was amazing live band dancers. The top deck was stunning , all staff went above and beyond for you . The food was full of flavour and a lot of option for kids and adults would definitely recommend.”

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Just added to Cairo River Cruises

★ 3.85-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan & Balloon by FlightsFrom $1,40015 reviews
★ 4.25-Day Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon, & FlightsFrom $1,11927 reviews
★ 4.34-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon & FlightsFrom $6757 reviews
★ 4.311-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights, Balloon20 reviews
★ 4.3Egypt: 7-Day Private Tour, Baloon, Flights and Nile CruiseFrom $9005 reviews
★ 4.4Nile Maxim Luxurious Dinner Cruise with Dance ShowFrom $10021 reviews
★ 5.0Sakkara, Memphis ,Dahshur and Nile dinner cruiseFrom $1443 reviews
★ 3.1Luxury Dinner Cruise On The Nile RiverFrom $3011 reviews
★ 5.0Cairo & Nile: 7-Day Hotel Stay & Cruise Package with FlightsFrom $1,7002 reviews
★ 4.0Nile River Dinner Cruise with Belly Dance and TanouraFrom $649 reviews
★ 4.0Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise and ShowFrom $563 reviews
★ 4.73-Day Guided Cairo and Pyramids Tour with Nile CruiseFrom $4564 reviews
★ 5.0Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara + Luxury Nile Dinner CruiseFrom $23512 reviews
★ 5.008 Days – 5 Stars Deluxe Egypt Tour ( Cairo and Nile Cruise )From $1,95027 reviews

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