Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan with licensed Egyptologist guides: 3, 4 and 7-night itineraries on 5-star cruise ships or traditional dahabiyas, with Edfu, Kom Ombo and optional Abu Simbel.
In short: the classic Nile cruise sails the 200 km between Luxor and Aswan, stopping at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Choose 4 nights from Luxor (5 days) or 3 nights from Aswan (4 days), or a 7-night round trip for a slower pace. Cruises include your cabin, meals on board and guided sightseeing at each stop. You can also travel on a small dahabiya sailing boat for a quieter, more private experience. October to April is the best season.
| Tour | Best for | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Days Nile River Cruise Aswan to Luxor | Short cruise, Aswan to Luxor | 4 days / 3 nights | $399 |
| 5 Days Nile River Cruise Luxor to Aswan | Classic route, Luxor to Aswan | 5 days / 4 nights | $589 |
| 3 Nights Nile River Cruise from Aswan Include Abu Simbel | Cruise + Abu Simbel from Aswan | 4 days / 3 nights | $446 |
| 4 Nights Nile River Cruise from Luxor Include Abu Simbel | Cruise + Abu Simbel from Luxor | 5 days / 4 nights | $499 |
| 7 Night Nile River Cruise Itinerary from Luxor | Round trip, unhurried | 8 days / 7 nights | $782 |
| 7 Day Cairo and Dahabiya Nile Cruise | Cairo + dahabiya sailing | 7 days | $1469 |
| 9 Day Cairo and Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise | Luxury dahabiya | 9 days | $2499 |
| Cairo and 3 Nights Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor | Cairo + 3-night cruise | 8 days | $1369 |
Prices are per person and depend on group size and season. Every tour is private with hotel pickup.
Luxor to Aswan (4 nights) sails upstream and gives you more time: a full day for Luxor's East and West Banks, then Esna lock, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Aswan to Luxor (3 nights) is one day shorter and suits travellers short on time. Both routes cover the same main temples.
Entrance fees, drinks and optional extras vary by package; each cruise page lists exact inclusions. Combine a cruise with Cairo using our Cairo and Nile cruise packages.
October to April has warm days and cool nights. December and January are busiest; book early. Summer cruises are cheaper but hot, with sightseeing at dawn. The Abu Simbel Sun Festival on 22 October and 22 February is a popular add-on; see our Abu Simbel Sun Festival guide. Learn more about the river in our history of the Nile.
Most run 4 nights (5 days) from Luxor or 3 nights (4 days) from Aswan. A 7-night round trip is available for a slower pace.
Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor; Edfu and Kom Ombo on the way; Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. Abu Simbel is an optional extra.
Starting in Luxor gives one extra day and more time at the Luxor temples. Starting in Aswan is shorter and suits tight schedules.
A traditional sailing boat with 8 to 12 cabins. It is slower and more private than a cruise ship and stops at smaller sites.
October to April. December and January are peak season, so book early. Summer is cheaper but very hot.
Yes. Our packages combine the cruise with Cairo and the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh, with domestic flights or trains.
Written by the Egyptologists at Dr Mo Tours Egypt, El Horreya St, Luxor. Licensed guides since 2007. Plan your trip or WhatsApp +20 100 444 0698.
