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The 15 Best Nile Cruises Between Aswan and Luxor

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A river cruise puts every temple gate a short walk from your cabin and does the travelling overnight. The 15 below compare three-night and four-night sailings, what the fare covers, whether Abu Simbel and a balloon are included, and which direction you want to sail.

4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before the crowds
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

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

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

Spend three nights on a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided stops at Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. The tour includes a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, transfers, meals, and an English-speaking Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Gobran or Saber.

“Our guide Mohamed Gobran was amazing. This cruise is good for people who like a fast paced tour of the Egyptian archeological sites.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day one: the High Dam, Philae, and your first night aboard
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

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 five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the West Bank. Guides such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, and Mido Mosa have earned strong praise for clear explanations and careful organization. Expect early starts, extra entrance fees, and a short sailing window.

“The boat was nice and clean, the cabin a bit tight, but I suppose it's because we were in a triple one (a twin with an extra bed). Such a shame that the fumes would reach the deck all the time while stationed! We opted for the Nubian Village boat trip as an extra, and that ended up being one of the highlights of this trip. Cruising in this small boat at sunset was a big bonus! Very lovely staff, all of them without exception! Always smiling and ready to assist. Mohamed Abdo, our guide, is very sweet, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He had entrance tickets purchased in advance for our…”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam, Philae, and your first night aboard
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

3.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · from $329

Sail three nights from Aswan to Luxor with meals, an Egyptology guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and Luxor’s West Bank. The sunrise balloon flight is included, but site entry fees, drinks, and tips are extra. Guides may include Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, or Ahmed Shawky Ali.

“This trip could have been a real highlight for our stay in Egypt, but a number of factors made us feel really disappointed. The first negative point is our to guide Mustafa. One of the first things he asked from us was $15 in tips per person. It becRead more”

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From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide - Day 1: Philae Temple and your first night aboard
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From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide

4.4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 593 reviews · 4 days · from $830

Spend three nights sailing from Aswan to Luxor on a full-board 5-star Nile ship, with private-guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. You can add Abu Simbel from Aswan. Guides may include Mary, Ahmed Sony, Manal, or Walaa Shaaban.

“Our overall trip with nice tours was amazing! The boat was really luxurious and the staff was attentive to all our needs. They had loads of tasty food choices and different social activities every day, that you could attend. What is more, the communication with the staff at Nice tours was effective and quick. They also provided us with extra snacks and some small gifts. We would like to suggest a few improvements though. Almost all guides were really pushy about writing a review in front of them, and about tipping. This is quite rude, as the reviews should reflect reality, and not be pushed. Also, our driver during the…”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before the crowds
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

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

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

Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night boat, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, and a sunrise balloon ride. Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali are among the guides praised for clear explanations and helpful service. Entrance fees are extra.

“My family and I had a great time on the cruise. We saw everything we wanted to see. It was a very inclusive trip. Our guide, Ahmed ShawkyvAli, was very professional and knew what he was talking about. He answered all our questions and was always attentive with the group.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Private Tour - Day one: Philae, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Private Tour

6.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · from $504

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night deluxe Nile cruise with a private Egyptologist and daily sightseeing. You’ll visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Ahmed, Mustafa, Amr, and Aswany have been praised for clear explanations and flexible help, though the ship and food can vary.

“Overall everything was great. The amenities were amazing, the upstairs deck was perfect with a great pool. Our tour guide Amro was very kind and knowledgeable when it came to explaining everything. All the staff were very kind as well.”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before the crowds
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4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

7.4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 356 reviews · from $329

Spend three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise boat, visiting Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Khaled El Saady, Mina, and Talaat Abdo have earned praise for clear, engaging explanations. The balloon flight is weather dependent, and temple admission fees are extra.

“Mohamed is one of the best tour operators I've worked with. My family of three is still in Egypt. Our first few days have been wonderful. Mohamed was flexible and accommodated our requests as best as he could. Tip: leveraging whatsapp communication worked for us and the response times have been awesome. The hot air Balloon ride was perfect. The local guide Khalid was terrific too! I'll update this review if there is anything negative to report... that said, this is hands down the best experience I booked on viator yet.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel - Day 1: Philae Temple and the first view of the Nile
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

8.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $311

You’ll cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with meals, transfers, an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a sunrise hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Ahmed Shawky Ali are known for clear explanations and careful organization. Expect early starts, extra entrance fees, and a full schedule.

“Mohamed Gobran was a great guide...he explained everything very nicely and always ensured we were updated throughout the trip”

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4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal - The ship question: five-star on paper, variable in practice
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4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal

9.4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $524

This four-day Aswan-to-Luxor cruise combines Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and a hot-air balloon ride. You get three nights aboard a Nile ship, meals, transfers, an Egyptologist guide, and horse carriage transport at Edfu. Guides such as Zakaria, Mohamed Wafa, and Ahamad have been especially praised, though the assigned guide varies.

“We had an incredible trip. Be prepared to be up very early in the morning, but it is worth it. Our guide, Zak was incomparable. He was so knowledgeable and extremely helpful negotiating our time outside the boat. He is a star-ask for him!”

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2 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Boarding in Aswan at 11:00 AM
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2 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

10.2 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $320

Travel one way from Aswan to Luxor aboard a private-cabin Nile cruise with full-board meals, river views, hotel pickup from select hotels, and private group participation. You board around 11:30 AM, spend two nights on the ship, and check out in Luxor at about 8:00 AM. Temple visits are optional extras, not included.

“This boat is not well looked after. Couple of broken things in the cabin and even a massive bloodstain (or very weird red paint in a non red cabin?). Bathroom falls apart which looks very unhygienic. Food was very poor and got sick directly. Hot food was barely warm and cRead more”

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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon - Day 1: Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae Temple
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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

11.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 310 reviews · 4 days · from $450

Spend three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with an Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Gobran or Mahmoud. Visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, then fly over Luxor by hot air balloon before a late-afternoon transfer.

“Ahmed Shawky Ali, was not only kind, but also very knowledgeable of Egyptian culture and history. He really helped us skip all the high traffic areas/ lines and he took us to secret spots as well. He made sure to take us to all the sites listed on the itinerary and even added more sites whenever time permitted. He answered all our questions, and even helped us out with our flights back home. He also helped us get the best prices on any sort of items that you’re looking for or may want to buy. Best tour guide ever! Thank you Ahmed from Erick & Essence 🙏🏽”

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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon - Day 1: Karnak, Luxor Temple, and a felucca sail
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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

12.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

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

Spend three nights aboard a full-board Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private guides at Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. A sunrise balloon flight adds a memorable start, though weather can cancel it. Expect early mornings, helpful staff, and some cruise-ship variability.

“The cruise was wonderful. Loved every day, excellent cabin, food and a lovely boat. Spent hours on the top deck, swimming, reading and writing, and watching the scenic Nile banks go by. The excursions to see the relics were well done with excellent guides. Arwa was really great in following up with us and making sure everything went well. Loved those buffet breakfasts in the morning, and also the evening dinners. I would recommend this cruise to anyone, regarding less of age. They even had a foam pool party one day!”

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Private 04 Days Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Day one in Aswan: the High Dam, Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk
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Private 04 Days Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

13.Private 04 Days Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · from $640

Spend four days cruising from Aswan to Luxor with a private Egyptologist guide, three nights aboard a standard five-star Nile ship, meals, and visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Ask for Ahmed Sliem if available, and plan for busy temple visits on the final days.

“3 nights / 4 days of Nile cruise is a well organized tour for Aswan and Luxor area. First 1-2 days are more chill, and the last days are a bit in rush. The reason for that is all the ships follow the same route at the same time. This makes all the visited places very crowded. Our privatRead more”

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Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon - Day 1: Pyramids, Tutankhamun, and a flight to Luxor
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14.Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

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

See Egypt’s biggest sights in five busy days with private guides, domestic flights, a two-night Nile cruise, and a Luxor balloon ride. You’ll visit the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Abu Simbel, and Old Cairo. Guides such as Jasmine, Merna, Nada, and Ahmed have earned strong praise for clear explanations and helpful service, though communication can sometimes arrive late.

“Excellent value for money, we had a great experience. The cruise ship was lovely and clean with great facilities and food. The trips around Cairo, Luxor and Aswan were all fantastic, I’m so pleased that we took this trip. The communication with the company and guides is brilliant”

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6 Days Hypnotic Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour Package - Day two at Giza: pyramids, temples, and the Egyptian Museum
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6 Days Hypnotic Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour Package

15.6 Days Hypnotic Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · from $1,646

Spend six busy days in Egypt with airport assistance, two Cairo hotel nights, three nights on a deluxe Nile cruise, domestic flights, and guided visits to the pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Philae, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Nour Atef, Mohamed Elshemei, and Mahmoud Nour have been praised for clear explanations and thoughtful help.

“Egypt Tours Portal custom designed a 12 day tour to meet our flight times and desired experiences. We have never experienced better guides anywhere in the world. Our guide on the Upper Nile Waleed Alsamman was brimming over witRead more”

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