The 15 Best Nile Cruises in Egypt

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.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

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

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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3.4-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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4.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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5.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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6.2-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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7.4-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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8.4-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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9.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

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

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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10.4 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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11.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

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

Spend 3 nights on a full-board Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private transfers, temple visits, a felucca ride, and a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Guides such as Asma, Hassan, Ahmed Anwar, and Arwa have earned praise for clear explanations and careful support. Abu Simbel brings a long final-day drive, and entry fees and drinks cost extra.

“Arwa was always helpful 24/7! The activity was amazing! Since I’m a solo traveler, I had private tours the whole time which is really cool! Thanks guys for an unbelievable experience!”

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12.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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13.Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple w/Nile Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · from $90

This full-day Luxor trip from the Hurghada area visits Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. You travel in a small group with an Egyptologist guide, enjoy a local lunch, and may add the Nile boat crossing or Tutankhamun’s tomb. Guides have included Nana, Ahmed, Shaban, and Doa.

“Our day with Doa was really great. She gave us a lot of background information about ancient Egyptian history and architecture. We would definitely recommend her as a Guide as well as the trip.”

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

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

Spend four nights aboard a standard five-star Nile cruise, traveling privately from Luxor to Aswan with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. You’ll visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s High Dam, with meals, water, transfers, and onboard internet included. Guide Omar is specifically praised for his clear knowledge of Egyptian history.

“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”

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

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

Sail from Luxor to Aswan aboard the Historia Boutique Nile Cruise, with four nights of full-board accommodation and visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan. Excursions use a shared cruise group, while sightseeing packages include private vehicles and an Egyptologist guide. Mohammed and Tarek are among the guides praised for clear, attentive service.

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