Best Luxor River Cruises — Our Top 15

1.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

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

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

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

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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3.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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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, and Abu Simbel. You also get a sunrise balloon ride, felucca trip, meals, transfers, and Egyptologist guides. Guides such as Amr, Heba, Ahmed, and Mustafa have earned special praise, though ship quality can vary.

“The trip was extremely well organised, Zeinab was extremely responsive over WhatsApp and our tour guides, Paul and Samar Helmet were very knowledgeable. Highlight was definitely the sunrise balloon ride. Only negatives were the extortionate price of drinks on the boat (TiYi), a medium bottle of water was 8x the price of what we were paying for a large bottle of water off the boat. This was even worse if you wanted an alcoholic drink. Then also the pool on the boat, definitely could have done with a deep clean. The staff on the boat were super attentive, helpful and welcoming”

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5.Luxury 5 Days Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Private Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $1,900

Spend four nights cruising from Luxor to Aswan with a private English-speaking Egyptologist, visiting Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s High Dam. Meals, airport or station transfers, and assistance throughout the trip are included. Cruise ships may include Princess Farida, Jaz Viceroy, or Steigenberger Legacy.

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6.4-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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7.5 Day 4 Night – Deluxe Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $774

Spend four nights aboard a deluxe Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private transfers, an Egyptologist guide, full-board meals, and visits to Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan. The cruise includes a felucca ride and evening shows. Abu Simbel and a hot-air balloon ride cost extra.

“Our Guide In Cairo for the first 2 days was Nevin Morris, who was so in knowledgable on everything and took us to experience all other things off the usual agenda. The Amir Al Shakairy who join us for our Nile Cruise from Luxor was amazing: His historical knowledge and cRead more”

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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 visits to Philae, the High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. English-speaking guides such as Samy, Omar, George, and Adel have earned strong praise for their history talks and practical help. Expect included meals, horse and carriage transport, and busy sightseeing days.

“Our guide Adel provided us a wonderful experience in Luxor. Adel is very knowledgable about the ancient egypt culture and we learned many things about Karnak, valley of the Kings and others. I especially liked that he protected us from the selling people. The 3 days were spectacular. Starting with the High Dam in Assuan with our giude Omar. we were enjoying eating the best mango organized by Omar on our Feluka Trip. Also on the second day we had a great day with Achmed and Hussein.”

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9.4-Night, 5-Star Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $749

Spend four nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with a private Egyptologist guide, full-board meals, and included visits to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae. Pickup is available from Luxor hotels, the airport, or train station. Abu Simbel is optional from Aswan.

“My sister, her husband, my wife and I took this cruise this past week and we really loved it. Everyone was very attentive and respectful. Our personal tour guide Mahmoud made everything feel welcoming and special. He is a very knowledgeable person and treated us like family. We highly recommend it.”

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

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

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major sights. Guides such as Ahmed Sony, Andro, Heba, and Mido have earned praise for clear storytelling. The final morning brings a sunrise balloon flight, but expect early starts and entrance fees paid separately.

“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”

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11.3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

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

Travel from Luxor to Aswan in three busy days, starting with a hot-air balloon ride and West Bank tombs, then sailing by 5-star cruise to Edfu and Kom Ombo. Your private Egyptologist explains the temples, and a pre-dawn drive reaches 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.”

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12.7-Night Luxury Nile River Cruise & Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $900

Spend seven nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Luxor, with Egyptologist guides, a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, Abu Simbel, Philae, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and a Nubian village visit. Guides such as Ayman, Asma Saber, George, and Remon have been praised for clear explanations and flexible service. Entrance fees are extra.

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

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

You will cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard the Anoush Dahabiya, with meals, an English or French guide, and visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Gebel El-Silsila, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and Karnak. Expect a small boat, attentive service, quiet Nile views, and a few practical catches, including extra entrance fees, uneven WiFi, and cool evenings.

“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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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14.4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 24 reviews · 4 days · from $1,250

You fly from Cairo to Aswan, visit Philae and the High Dam, then sail three nights to Luxor with full-board meals and guided temple visits. Expect a small group of up to four, an English-speaking Egyptology guide, Edfu horse carriage ride, and optional hot-air balloon flight. Confirm extra excursions, tips, and return-flight times before booking.

“When we got to Aswan, it wasn’t clear where we would be picked up. Adham was great in being available via Whastapp the whole time. Made us feel comfortable. The tour overall was packed with things to do and see. Good value for money, we did get frustrated when our return flights to Cairo were booked last minute which meant a midnight flight and the tour ends mid morning on the last day. We had to pay $16USD each for lunch and we didn’t feel we were welcomed there after our tour had officially ended to be honest. You tip upfront as well, I thought this was a bit strange.…”

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15.6-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 6 days · from $1,100

Travel south from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-star Nile cruise with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, sunrise balloon ride, felucca sail, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, a Nubian village, and Abu Simbel. The program suits first-time Egypt visitors who want major sights handled in one trip.

“Super séjour sur le bateau avec un équipage aux petits soins et très professionnel. Le buffet était bon et varié. La chambre spacieuse et agréable. Concernant les activités tout a été honoré, les premières étaient individuelles et très appréciées, le temple d’Edfu, Abu Simbel se sont fait en groupe et moins appréciées avec des transports inconfortables : 4 dans une calèche de dos à ne rien voir, et 25 dans un minibus sans place pendant 8h compliqué. Les guides ont étés très sympas, surtout à Louxor. Enfin il ne faut pas être trop organisés car le programme varie du jour au lendemain avec parfois des informations tardives mais c’est l’organisation…”

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