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10 best Nile cruises
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4 Days 3 nights 5 stars Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor
134 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We got to see all the bucket list places on shore as well as relax while sailing down the Nile river.”
Karen, traveled in October 2024
- Embark on a luxurious 5-star Nile cruise, complete with full board service.
- Sail along the captivating Nile landscapes, visit ancient temples, and explore Esna's ancient lock while enjoying the boat’s full amenities and facilities.
- Our guides will provide fascinating insights, enhancing your experience and deepening your understanding of these ancient wonders.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Holiday In Egypt From $699
50% Off- US$350You save $349
River Nile Story - 4 Days 5 stars Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor with meals and Sightseeing
157 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The boat was comfortable, and the crew was incredibly attentive. Sailing along the Nile, taking in the serene landscapes, and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere made this trip truly special.”
Loïc, traveled in October 2024
- Enjoy a 4-day luxury sailing cruise down the Nile and admire the beauty of the Nile River Valley
- See the important sites in Luxor and Aswan, including the Karnak Temple, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, and Philae Temple.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Egypt Best Holidays From $530
20% Off- US$424You save $106
Holiday In Egypt 4 Days – 3 Nights Nile Cruise From Cairo by Flight
50 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The staff was very polite and very supportive. A huge variety was provided for the food for lunch and for dinner.”
Daniel, traveled in October 2024
- Embark on a luxurious 5-star Nile cruise, complete with full board service.
- Sail along the captivating Nile landscapes, visit ancient temples, and explore Esna's ancient lock while enjoying the boat’s full amenities and facilities.
- Our guides will provide fascinating insights, enhancing your experience and deepening your understanding of these ancient wonders.
Duration 4 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range 2 to 88 year olds Operated in English Operator Holiday In Egypt From $1,099
50% Off- US$550You save $549
5 * Deluxe Nile River Cruise from Cairo include flights - 3 Nights 4 Days
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The cruise was wonderful. The food was delectable.”
Karina, traveled in October 2024
- Explore the High Dam and Philae Temple in Aswan
- Cruise the Nile and visit Sobek's Temple at Kom Ombo
- Discover the well-preserved Edfu Temple
Duration 4 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range 2 to 85 year olds Operated in English Operator Holiday in From
50% Off- US$775
River Nile Dream - 4 Days from Luxor to Aswan (5 Stars Nile Cruise & Sightseeing)
36 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“He provided insights about ancient Egyptian history, culture, religion, architecture, language, art, politics and more.”
Amy, traveled in September 2024
- Enjoy a 4-day luxury sailing cruise (5 stars) down the Nile and admire the beauty of the Nile River Valley
- See the important sites in Luxor and Aswan, including the Karnak Temple, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, and Philae Temple.
- Marvel Philae Temple and the High Dam in Aswan
Duration 4 days Destinations Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Egypt Best Holidays From $520
20% Off- US$416You save $104
What people love about Nile Cruises
- 4 Days 3 nights 5 stars Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor
Mohammed is the best! He is kind, funny and informative. Exactly what you want in a tour guide. We had a great time at all the amazing places he took us to, and it was thanks to his personality. We learned so much as well about the history of Egypt with interesting tidbits thrown in for good measure. I believe you me, I have had to endure many poor tour guide before, so I know what I'm talking about! Mohammed is a treasure! :-) :-)
- River Nile Story - 4 Days 5 stars Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor with meals and Sightseeing
We enjoyed a wonderful three nights and four days on The Queen Isis from Aswan to Luxor, in the company of our wonderful guide, Talaat. The boat is lovely and good value. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff attentive and food good and plentiful. Talaat arranged a fantastic, packed agenda and is an inspirational and compelling storyteller, bringing all the sites to life - the kings and their relationships with the gods, the purpose of each temple, the stories of the decorations, explanation of the hieroglyphics. His knowledge and passion knows no bounds. Day 1 is The Philae Temple, The unfinished Obelisk and a motor boat upstream for a swim in the Nile and an evening at a Nubian village. Day 2. Abu Simbel, which has to be seen to be believed and the high dam.and back to the boat to sail to Kom Ombo for an evening visit. Beautifully lit and explained Day 3. Edfu..again incredible. And the temple of luxor in the evening for the light and sound show. Day 4.. Hot air balloon and Karnak. It's an incredible trip, excellent value. Do yourself a favour and ask for Talaat as your guide. You won't regret it.
- Holiday In Egypt 4 Days – 3 Nights Nile Cruise From Cairo by Flight
The trip on the Nile cruise was great. The staff was very polite and very supportive. A huge variety was provided for the food for lunch and for dinner. Even breakfast boxes were prepared if the trips for the day started earlier. Also the organization to the cruise and to the hotels after was taken care of perfectly. In general, the individual planning for each person was on point. When the staff found out that it was our honeymoon, they went beyond and decorated our room. We even got a cake. The pool was very cold but we enjoyed it a lot. It was never too busy on the rooftop. We had great people in our group and loved to spend time with them during the trip. Our guide Ahmed Kassem was doing his best to keep us informed, happy and safe. We appreciated his effort a lot. For the Edfu temple visit, all the boats went at the same time so it was very crowded. Maybe the operator could try to plan this a bit differently. The wifi needs to be improved (and free of charge) and the shower was leaking at one point which led to a wet bathroom floor. Also the variety of the drinks could be a bit more. But this is critic on a high level. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely do it again.
Top operators
- 5.0 (596 reviews)
"The tour is packed with lots of interesting activities and you’ll get to see all the main sites. I would have liked to have more time to relax on the cruise. Our guide Hassan was fun and organized. I would have enjoyed more in depth explanations of the places we saw
- Tours
- 4 tours
- Age range
- 2 to 80 years old
- Adventure type
- River Cruise
- Response time
- 6h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $324
- 4.0 (4,519 reviews)
- Tours
- 12 tours
- Age range
- 3 to 85 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 6h
- Response rate
- 68%
- Average price
- $357
- 4.5 (785 reviews)
"Thank you a wonderful experience the guide was super nice and the cruise was wonderful the food was delicious recommended 10de10
- Tours
- 4 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- River Cruise
- Response time
- 2h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $184
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Best time to visit
- Fall / Autumn 2024Autumn offers cool and pleasant weather, making it perfect for longer stays at archaeological sites.
- November 2024 popular 275 tours
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- December 2024 popular 290 tours
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- Spring 2025The Nile’s banks bloom in spring, making it ideal for bird watching. The mild weather makes for comfortable visits to Luxor and Aswan’s ancient temples.
- March 2025 popular 249 tours
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- Summer 2025Summer is hot and best for short trips and early morning temple visits. Luxor and Aswan are less crowded but also warmer.
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