The 14 Best Luxury River Cruises in Egypt

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $100Our pick

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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2.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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3.5 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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4.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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5.4-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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6.7-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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7.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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8.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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9.4-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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10.08 Days – 5 Stars Deluxe Egypt Tour ( Cairo and Nile Cruise )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $1,950

Spend eight days covering Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. You’ll have airport transfers, Cairo hotels, four nights on a full-board Nile cruise, and guided visits to Egypt’s major ancient sites. Guides associated with this service include Emad, Aladdin, Mohammad, and Ahmed Emad. Domestic flights and entrance fees cost extra.

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11.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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12.Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara + Luxury Nile Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $235

Spend a full day with a private Egyptologist guide at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqqara’s Step Pyramid, then finish with dinner, music, belly dancing, and a Tannoura performance on the Nile. Guides named Eman and Hani have been associated with this tour. Camel rides and drinks cost extra.

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13.Luxury Dinner Cruise On The Nile River

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $30Best value

You’ll be collected from your Cairo hotel for a three-hour Nile dinner cruise with an open buffet, Arabic music, belly dancing, and tanoura spinning. Guide Mohamed is praised for kind, caring service. The boat sails after sunset, so expect city lights rather than daytime river views. Drinks cost extra.

“It was a wonderful tour, with hotel pickup and drop-off, a dinner cruise, and a dance show all provided seamlessly and smoothly. 😄 The hospitality of the show dancers on the dinner cruise was especially fantastic. ✨ Despite the small number of participants, they gave their all in the performance, and even got the audience involved, creating a wonderfully entertaining experience. 🎵 It was a fantastic tour, and I highly recommend it. 😉”

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14.4-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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