The 15 Best Boat Tours in Luxor

1.2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,113 reviews · 2 days · from $270Our pick

You’ll travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking Egyptologist, overnight in a 4-star hotel, and see Luxor Temple, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The sunrise balloon flight is the star attraction, weather permitting.

“We really loved our experience. Our driver was the best driver in egypt! The first driver to not drive like a psycho and was given the best hospitality. We loved him. The way everything was planned out was great. We really didn't want a tour guide because we like to see things we want to see but we ended up still having a tour guide, he was good the first day then a complete different person the second day so it was strange to us. He was very informative but we didn't like how we were always taken to a place where they wanted to make us buy an overpriced…”

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2.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

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

Spend three nights on a full-board Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private guides, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, a felucca ride, and a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Daily WhatsApp support comes from the Nice Tours team.

“We love travelling and we've been about but this was by far othe best trip we've ever had. Thanks Nice Tours and Arwa for making this an unforgettable holiday”

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3.Amazing Sunset sailing by Felucca in Luxor -2 Hours (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · from $17Best value

Set out from your Luxor hotel with a private guide and crew for one to two hours on a traditional felucca. Watch Luxor Temple glow from the Nile, sip Egyptian tea, and see both riverbanks. Guides may include Salah, Mustafa, Ahmed, or Mahmoud, depending on assignment.

“5 stars of thanks to the​se lovely people! 🌠⛵🏞️​ everyone was warm and kind :) we felt really taken care of. they scooped us up no problem and it was a smooth fun evening​ with the drivers & awesome boat crew. ​so thankful for a sweet sunset and cool experience on Read more”

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

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

Join a private five-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with an English-speaking Egyptologist, including Omar among the named guides. Visit Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s major sights, with meals, water, transfers, and internet included.

“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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5.Private East and West Banks Tour and Felucca Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 209 reviews · 8 hours · from $115

Spend eight hours with a private driver and English-speaking guide across Luxor’s east and west banks. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s terraces, Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with lunch and a traditional felucca cruise. Guides such as Salma, Manal, Jackie, and Mohamed Refaie are noted for clear storytelling.

“I have had an amazing time reliving ancient Egyptian history with my knowledgeable and qualifiwd Egyptologist guide Marwa Fatafeatelsoker. From the Valley of the Kings to the Hatpshesut to the Karnak and the Luxor temples, it has been a good lesson in the Ancient Egypt. I cannot recommend thia tour enough. It is more than a faur bargain and great value for money. Thank you Marwa.”

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6.Historia Hotel Nile Cruise, Mon. from Luxor 4 nts inc. Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $3,498

Spend four nights aboard the modern Historia Boutique Hotel Nile Cruise, sailing from Luxor to Aswan with meals, airport pickup, and guided visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Philae, and Aswan. Guides may include Mohammed, Tarek, or Zidane.

“The Historia Nile was amazing - food, service, amenities, comfort, nightly entertainment. I felt very taken care of and really enjoyed our time on the boat. They had everything ready for us and were so nice with each request. The beds were comfy. the showers had strong wRead more”

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7.5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 168 reviews · 5 days · from $1,200

Spend four nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, with an Egyptologist guide, private transfers, a Luxor balloon flight, felucca ride, temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. Guide assignments vary, with Amr, Gabriel, Mustafa, Heba, and Fofa among the praised names.

“Visiting Luxor and Aswan was a dream, and this trip had both wonderful moments and frustrating issues. 🌟 Positives: - Martina in Luxor, Samir in Abu Simbel and Mostafa in Aswan were excellent guides. -Casa Sol cruise was comfortable, -Nice Tours customer service was responsive, -Transportation was professional, clean and comfortable ⚠️ Negatives: -The first cruise (Coral 2) was terrible and had to be changed. - The package excluded attraction tickets, costing us $120–150 extra. - No internet on the Nile cruise (better to buy a local SIM/global eSIM). internet on the cruise is very expensive - The balloon ride was booked last, causing a 2‑hour wait and missing the…”

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8.3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 147 reviews · 3 days · from $1,100

Sail from Luxor to Aswan for three days aboard a 5-star Nile boat, with private guiding at the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. The trip ends with an early Abu Simbel visit. Guides such as Gabriel, Marina, and Emad have earned especially strong praise for clear explanations and careful support.

“Gabriel was an amazing guide and Egyptologist. If you want the best information about the places you are visiting this is the guide you need. He explained everything in detail. He is so knowledgeable and really spent time to explain he story of each carving and each temple and gave a thorough explanation about the hieroglyphics. He was on time and was very clear on his directions and timing for meeting at meeting places. It was so helpful that he was with us the whole 3 days of the cruise as some stories and information linked to previous visits the day before. The communication with Nice Tours leading up to…”

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9.4 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 4 days · from $599

Sail from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star Nile boat with an Egyptologist guide such as Adel, Samy, George, or Ahmed. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, the High Dam, and Philae. Expect early starts, included meals, and extra costs for drinks, entry fees, and WiFi.

“The Egyptologist guide George is very patient and explains very well, he answered all the doubts and was concerned about everyone from start to finish. It was an unforgettable experience”

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10.Private Felucca Boat Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 90 reviews · from $31

Join Adham, also listed as Adam, for a private Nile sail from Luxor. Expect about three quiet hours on a cushioned felucca, tea on board, local stories, village scenes and a sunset view toward the West Bank. If the wind fails, the boat becomes a motorboat.

“Very good staff on board. Lots to tell and very kind.”

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11.4-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan w/ Balloon & Flights

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 86 reviews · 4 days · from $1,100

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, tour Karnak and Luxor temples, then spend three nights aboard a full-board cruise to Aswan. You will visit the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, and take a sunrise balloon flight. Guides may include Mina Habeb, Emad Elsmaky, Aladdin, or Mido.

“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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12.2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Nile Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor with an English-speaking guide, visiting Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. You’ll spend one night in a four-star hotel, with an optional sunrise balloon ride, felucca sail, light show, and add-on oils.

“An unforgettable 2-day trip! Everything was well-organized, the balloon ride at sunrise was magical, the Nile boat was relaxing, and the temples were incredible. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Egypt!”

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13.3-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 62 reviews · 3 days · from $480

Spend two nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with English-speaking Egyptology guides, Philae Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides such as Samy, George, Omar, and Adel have earned strong praise for clear explanations and practical help.

“Guides were all very knowledgeable and gave a good amount of history. They also knew all the right angles to take great photos! Boat was average. No bathroom amenities. Food was good.”

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14.5 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 58 reviews · 5 days · from $720

Sail four nights from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-star Nile cruise with an English Egyptology guide. See Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Aswan Dam, and Abu Simbel. Guides such as Samy Saleh and Adal may add strong local context.

“The price for solo travellers is too much. Food is great though.”

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

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

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise with an English-speaking guide, visiting Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major sights. The final morning includes a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Guides such as Ahmed Sony, Andro, Iman, and Mido have earned praise for clear storytelling and helpful service.

“Good experience . Mustafa is a great guide. He explained the history behind the AbuSimbel temple. Also the first guide, Iman was amazing. She brought us in the Philae Temple and the high dam. Also she made us try really good typical deserts. We have two other days to go :)”

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