7 Nile Cruises in Giza Worth Booking

1.Egypt 8 nights:Cairo,Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel,Nile cruise,Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · from $1,096Our pick

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by train and Nile cruise, with Egyptologist guides, Giza’s pyramids, Luxor’s tombs, Abu Simbel, Philae, and a hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Farouk, Ahmed, Mohammed, and Bassant’s support team help coordinate the many moving parts.

“My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time on this tour. Mona communicated well from start to finish, planning the itinerary and coordinating guides/drivers; Farouk and Sayed were fun and helpful in Cairo, and Mohammed did a great job showing us around the rest of the tour. We booked the extra trip to the Nubian Village, which was a bit underwhelming except for the beautiful overlook and swimming in the Nile River. Visiting Abu Simbel was a long day (3.5 hour drive each way), but we had the opportunity to buy snacks and water along the way, and the site itself is worth the drive. Also be aware that the…”

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2.Sunset & Night Open Air Nile Cruise in Cairo & Giza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $35Top rated

Board at NileTaxi SeagullDokki for a two-hour Cairo cruise past Cairo Tower, Zamalek, the opera house, and illuminated bridges. Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are included. Dinner costs extra, and live music may range from mellow to loud, so choose your departure time with care.

“Beautiful experience. I definetly recomend! the weather was great, the food was good and the service was perfect. Thank U”

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3.Private 7-Night Cairo, Aswan, and Nile Cruise with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $1,550

Spend four nights in Cairo and three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, with domestic flights, airport transfers, and private guides. Visit Giza, the Egyptian Museum, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Mohamed, Noor, Refai, and Ahmed may be assigned to your group.

“I booked this this tour for the end of August 2018/ beginning of September 2018. Mr Saleh sent me my itinerary. I made some changes after I booked the tour and he was very accommodating. I let him know that I was a solo female traveler and he assured me that he woulRead more”

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4.Evening Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo with Private Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $49

Spend about two hours on the Nile after dark, with private air-conditioned hotel transfers, a buffet dinner, live Egyptian music, belly dancing, and Tanoura dancing. Your host helps with the evening, while Cairo’s lights and palm-lined riverbanks provide the backdrop.

“Great experience and Mr Ramadan looked after us so well- thank you! You can be in the party downstairs, or go upstairs for a quieter experience with your glass of wine and let the Nile take you past Cairo by night. Highly recommended!”

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5.Unique Open Air Nile Cruise in Cairo and Giza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $50

Meet at Seagull Restaurant in Dokki for a two-hour open-air Nile cruise through Cairo and Giza. You’ll pass Cairo Tower, the Opera House, Zamalek, and historic bridges while enjoying included drinks. Food, dinner, and a children’s play area are available for extra fees when arranged at least six hours ahead.

“I was unable to access my event details despite using the confirmation link directly from my email and navigating my bookings on the site, and could not rebook my event after having an emergency that delayed my flight. Poor customer service”

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6.Private 7-Night Cairo, Luxor, and Nile Cruise, with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,590

See the Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan on an eight-day private trip. Cairo hotel choices, domestic flights, airport assistance, a full-board four-night cruise, and private guides are included. Optional Abu Simbel and hot-air balloon trips cost extra.

“Great trip! We saw amazing sights - pyramids, temples, edifices - all over 4000 years old! Everything went like clockwork and all the guides and drivers were where they were expected to be and at the appointed time. We were escorted everywhere and never felt unsafe. Recommend taking the optional Abu Simbel day trip - what a cool place!”

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7.Dinner Cruise Nile River at Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $27Best value

Spend an evening on a five-star boat along the Nile with a two-hour cruise, open buffet dinner, tanoura Sufi dancing, and belly dancing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the private booking keeps the outing limited to your group. Seif and Muhammad Khedira are among the named staff praised for service.

“Great 5 star experience, and agency provided and excellent price, better than the others! Seif guided us with great energy and was a pleasure to have him with us. Will certainly be using this agency again when we return to Cairo, or elsewhere in Egypt!”

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