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The 15 Best Nile Cruises from Aswan

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Sailing downstream means Kom Ombo and Edfu land in daylight and you finish in Luxor. The 15 below compare the boats on nights, on which temples the price covers and on what the Abu Simbel add-on costs.

4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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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

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of Kings. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber are praised for clear explanations and attentive care. Expect early starts, shared transport, and a fast pace.

“Our guide mohamed gobran was the key for this beautiful experience. We is very attencive and really wants for us to be without any doubs. Our Group was very smal What is was great for the explanation. We are studants and didn’t have our studant card and we help us to buy the tickets with the discount! Overall it was a great experience. The hot air ballon was cancelled. The cruise it is ok and the food is Good”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before the heat
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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

You’ll sail for three nights from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor, and the West Bank. Guides such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, and Mido Mosa are praised for clear explanations and careful organization. A sunrise balloon ride is planned, but confirm the exact timing before booking.

“Well organised tour and cruise. Ship was clean and comfortable and food was good. We booked through Imperial Egypt and our guide was Mido Mosa. Mido was friendly and knowledgeable about the many sites we saw. Would highly recommend”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before breakfast
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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 from Aswan to Luxor for three nights aboard a Nile cruise, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. An Egyptology guide handles shore visits, while a sunrise balloon flight adds a memorable view of Luxor’s West Bank.

“I loved this Nile river tour! Our guide Mahmoud did a great job at communicating a detailed schedule every night prior to each tour. He was also very honest and communicative of when and who we should and shouldn’t tip. Egypt in general cRead 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 on the Nile
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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 with full board, private guides, and daily temple visits. See Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Mary, Ahmed Sony, and Shaimaa Baheeg have earned strong praise for clear, patient explanations.

“My experience with this tour and Zeinab as our tour operator was absolutely exceptional! From start to finish, everything was organized to perfection. Zeinab’s professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care for every guest made the trip unforgettable. Zeinab went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time, offering insights and answering questions with a friendly and engaging approach. The itinerary was well-paced and thoughtfully planned, with plenty of time to explore and enjoy the sights. Every detail was handled seamlessly, making it stress-free and enjoyable. I would highly recommend booking this tour - you won’t regret it! Thank you for an amazing experienc...”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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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

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a full-board Nile cruise, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel by road, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, and a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Mahmoud, Mohamed Gobran, and Ahmed Shawky Ali are praised for clear explanations and helpful service.

“It was very nice trip. Mahmoud is a great guide, very helpful and kind, the ship, the food, and the staff were nice too.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Private Tour - Day 2: Abu Simbel and the double temple at Kom Ombo
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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

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile vessel, with a private Egyptologist, daily temple visits, full-board meals, and transfers. You will see Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut. Abu Simbel and a Luxor balloon ride cost extra.

“I had a GREAT time on this cruise. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The ship was nice, great roof deck to have tea and watch the Nile go by. My room (I was solo) was very comfortable and clean, bed was super comfy, had a great view of the Nile right outside my window. The food/buffet (breakfast/lunch/dinner) was so good, mostly Egyptian food. The daily day trips to archeological sites were very well organized. My tour guide, Adham, was great - he explained details of the sites well, and left ample time for me to explore on my own. He and the tour guide staff (Mohammed & the…”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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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

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile cruise boat, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Khaled El Saady, Mina, and Talaat Abdo have earned strong praise. The balloon ride is weather dependent.

“Unfortunately most memorable part is four days cruise cut short to one day sailing tour which is unacceptable . This is cheating . Of course we were in the program but not as a cruise but as a normal hotel stay tour . This will certainly tarnish visitors credibility .”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel - Day 2: Abu Simbel before breakfast, then Kom Ombo
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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

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night, five-star Nile cruise with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, plus take a 35 to 45-minute balloon flight over Luxor. Groups are limited to 15 people.

“As 2 female travellers, we felt totally safe with our guide, Mohamed Gobran. He knows a lot about the history and was great at answering all our questions. Everything was well-organized, and we got the day's schedule the night before, so wRead more”

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4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal - Day one: Philae and Aswan’s Nubian setting
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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

Spend four days sailing from Aswan to Luxor aboard a Nile cruise, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. A hot-air balloon flight over Luxor is included, along with meals, transfers, and an Egyptologist guide. Guide assignments vary, with Zakaria and Mohammed Wafa especially praised.

“A great way to experience a taste of Egypt and catch the highlights, on your first visit. Everything was well organized and Ahamad the guide was great in his explanations, he gave personal attention to all his guests. The cruise was nothing short of amazing! Great food and friendly staff.”

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2 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Meals aboard: convenient, varied, and not fully predictable
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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 from Aswan to Luxor on a two-night Nile cruise with a private cabin, full-board meals, and selected hotel pickup. You board around 11:30 am, spend the next day at leisure on the river, and check out in Luxor at about 8:00 am. The cruise is private to your group, but ship standards can vary.

“Comida ok; pessoal simpático; 2 noites foi o suficiente; para um casal ok, para casal com filhos tenha atenção a reservar o quarto, puseram uma cadeira de praia a fazer de cama (para um miúdo de 13 anos). Se quer algum glamour ou conforto, escolha outro. Este é em modo “budget”.”

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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 aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud Habibi, and Ahmed Shawky Ali lead the sightseeing, while a dawn balloon flight adds a memorable final morning.

“We had a 4-day nile cruise. Assisted by Mohammad Gobran, we had a nice time and had well planned trips across all major attractions.”

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Private 04 Days Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Day 1: High Dam, Philae, and Aswan’s unfinished monument
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Private 04 Days Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

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

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

Spend three nights aboard a 5-star standard Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. A private English-speaking Egyptologist leads you to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Ask if Ahmed Sliem or Dr. Ashraf Al Raafey is available, though guides are not guaranteed.

“The cruise was very relaxing and nice way to see the Nile. The food was delicious and the wait staff was spot on. The rooms had a nice view.”

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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and island-bound Philae
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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

13.4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $306

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. English-speaking Egyptology guides such as Michael, Khaled, and Talaat Abdo have led departures. A hot-air balloon ride is optional.

“We loved the nile cruise. The boat staff were amazing, it was an older boat but very well taken care of. Dr. Khalid did a wonderful job. The only negative that we had was the guide we had for the Abu Simbel. He was not very attentive, leaving group members I the restroom whRead more”

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4 Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel - Day two: Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and a long day on the river
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4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

14.4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $715

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile ship, with Abu Simbel at dawn, Philae by motorboat, Kom Ombo and Edfu, and a hot-air balloon over Luxor. Air-conditioned transfers, meals, entrance fees, and an Egyptologist guide are included. Expect early starts and a packed schedule.

“Accueil très chaleureux poli et bienveillant Tout le monde s est efforcé de nous rendre le séjour agréable Visites superbes et sites splendides Buffet copieux et delicieux”

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1 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Day one: leaving Aswan around 11 a.m.
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1 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

15.1 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $240

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise with a private cabin, two lunches, dinner, breakfast, and hotel or station transfers. Enjoy the pool deck and river views, with optional upgrades such as a hot-air balloon ride. Confirm the ship, pickup, and final night count before departure.

“Perfect rooms, great ship! Marolla, you made our day! You are amazing! A mega big thank you to you and your organization!!!! You are Nice Tour‘s greatest super valuable asset. We will leave only the most excellent review quotes. 🥰 Best 24/7 WhatsApp support ever!”

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