Nile Cruises from Luxor
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- 5 Days – 4 Nights Nile Cruise 5 stars from Luxor to Aswan
- Nile Odyssey: Luxor - Aswan -Abu Simbel - Hot Air balloon A5 days with tour guided
- From Luxor 4 Days 3 Nights Nile Cruise WITH GUIDED TOURS + FREE GIFT TOUR "ABU SIMBEL"
- Luxurious 4-Night Nile Cruise (Luxor-Aswan)
- Package 5 Days 4 Nights to Splendours of The Nile Tour
- Nile River Cruise 4 Days with 3 Nights Start from Luxor
- Marvelous the Nile River Tour Between Luxor and Aswan – 5 Days
- 5 Days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan Including Abu Simble
- From Luxor 8 Days 7 Nights Nile Cruise WITH GUIDED TOURS & 2 FREE TOURS "HOT AIR BALLOON & ABU SIMBEL TEMPLES"
- From Luxor 7 Days 6 Nights Nile Cruise WITH GUIDED TOURS + FREE TOUR "ABU SIMBEL TEMPLE"
5 Days – 4 Nights Nile Cruise 5 stars from Luxor to Aswan
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Nile cruise with excursions exceeded our expectations beyond. The cruise had the most friendly staff.”
Rodney, traveled in May
A 5-day cruise south from Luxor's East Bank to Aswan includes stops at Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. The 133-mile journey features the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, culminating at the Aswan High Dam and Temple of Philae.
Duration 5 days Destinations Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, Aswan Age Range 4 to 80 year olds River Nile Operator Holiday In Egypt From $1,645
55% Off- NZ$740You save $905
Nile Odyssey: Luxor - Aswan -Abu Simbel - Hot Air balloon A5 days with tour guided
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“You will get to visit the iconic temples in Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel and the mode of transportation varies from car, mini van, horse carriages and of course via cruise.”
Nurool, traveled in July
Your Nile odyssey starts in Luxor, with transfers from airport or train station included. First day unveils East Bank temples before sailing south. Multiple departure times available with early arrival options.
Duration 5 days Destinations Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, Aswan Age Range 12 to 85 year olds River Nile Operator Egypt Direct Tours From $2,026
65% Off- NZ$709You save $1,317
From Luxor 4 Days 3 Nights Nile Cruise WITH GUIDED TOURS + FREE GIFT TOUR "ABU SIMBEL"
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent Service, food and value. Wonderful views really well orchestrated tours.”
Jennifer, traveled in January
Valley of the Kings marks the beginning of this Nile cruise through Esna Lock to Edfu's temple via horse carriage. The route leads to Kom Ombo's sunset vistas before reaching Aswan's High Dam and Philae Temple, passing authentic riverside villages.
Duration 4 days Destinations Luxor, Edfu, Aswan Age Range 18 to 80 year olds River Nile Operator Egyptology Travel From
65% Off- NZ$725
Luxurious 4-Night Nile Cruise (Luxor-Aswan)
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was very interesting. We learned a lot about the ancient Egyptians and from the Roman and Greek time period.”
Karsten, traveled in March
The 5-day voyage from Luxor's private port covers 225km south to Aswan. The route includes Esna Lock en route to Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo's riverside temple, ending in Aswan with optional Abu Simbel temples visits via 3-hour desert drive.
Duration 5 days Destinations Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian River Nile Operator Truly Egypt Tours From $1,581
50% Off- NZ$791You save $791
Package 5 Days 4 Nights to Splendours of The Nile Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Wonderful experience. Beautiful Nile and beautiful people.”
zubina, traveled in March
The 155-mile Nile voyage from Luxor's East Bank at Karnak Temple heads south to Edfu and Kom Ombo. Six major archaeological sites await over 5 days aboard Radamis II, with a final stop at Aswan's Philae Temple.
Duration 5 days Destinations Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae Age Range 12 to 100 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian River Nile Operator Sun Pyramid Tours From
50% Off- NZ$1,586
Nile River Cruise 4 Days with 3 Nights Start from Luxor
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“It was a wonderful cruise, we saw all sightseen between luxor and aswan and Stuff.”
ahmed, traveled in February
Your river adventure starts from Luxor's riverside dock. First-day exploration includes the massive Karnak Temple complex, followed by onboard entertainment with belly dancing and disco overlooking the river.
Duration 4 days Destinations Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range 1 to 80 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian River Nile Operator Nilvison Egypt Tours From
50% Off- NZ$2,660
Marvelous the Nile River Tour Between Luxor and Aswan – 5 Days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Everything about this tour exceeded our highest expectations. The Symphony cruise ship was also first class.”
ROBERT, traveled in November
Ancient wonders await as you leave Luxor's East Bank, touring illuminated temples after airport transfer. Visit Karnak's massive religious complex and Luxor Temple before boarding your premium cruise ship for downstream adventures.
Duration 5 days Destinations Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian River Nile Operator Nilvison Egypt Tours From
50% Off- NZ$1,316
5 Days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan Including Abu Simble
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Nile cruise was a memorable experience with stunning landscapes and a tranquil Nile view from our room.”
John, traveled in July
The 5-day, 285km Nile expedition connects Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star cruise ship. Visitors tour the Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Horus in Edfu, with stops at Kom Ombo Temple en route to Abu Simbel's rock-cut temples.
Duration 5 days Destinations Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch River Nile Operator Pharaohn Tours From $2,140
15% Off- NZ$1,810You save $329
From Luxor 8 Days 7 Nights Nile Cruise WITH GUIDED TOURS & 2 FREE TOURS "HOT AIR BALLOON & ABU SIMBEL TEMPLES"
25 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I traveled with my wife for a 7 night nile cruise from Luxor city to Aswan and back to luxor guided with almost all the temples in this fantastic area of the earth.”
george, traveled in February
The route from Luxor's East Bank encompasses Valley of Kings before sailing to Esna Lock. The itinerary includes Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, extending to Abu Simbel temples, with Nubian villages dotting the return to Karnak Temple.
Duration 8 days Destinations Luxor, Edfu, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo Age Range 18 to 80 year olds River Nile Operator Egyptology Travel From
15% Off- NZ$1,515
From Luxor 7 Days 6 Nights Nile Cruise WITH GUIDED TOURS + FREE TOUR "ABU SIMBEL TEMPLE"
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very enjoyable, knowledgeable tour guide, helpful staff, great food. Highly recommended.”
P, traveled in April
The trip launches from Luxor's East Bank near Karnak Temple, covering 533 km roundtrip via Esna Lock to Aswan. The itinerary includes Abu Simbel temple complex 280 km south of Aswan, returning through traditional Nubian villages and ancient quarries.
Duration 7 days Destinations Luxor, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Edfu Age Range up to 80 year olds River Nile Operator Egyptology Travel From
15% Off- NZ$1,252
What people love about Nile Cruises from Luxor
I had an amazing experience on this tour! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, making the history come alive with fascinating stories. The organization was seamless, and we had plenty of time at each site. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting. My tip for future travelers is to wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat, as it can get quite hot during the day.
5 Days – 4 Nights Nile Cruise 5 stars from Luxor to Aswan
- Nile Odyssey: Luxor - Aswan -Abu Simbel - Hot Air balloon A5 days with tour guided
This was my first Direct Tour experience ever and my first time to Egypt. My first impression of the Cruise Ship Princess Sarah was it definitely not the ship I saw in pictures but it still had a lot of the same flavor. Prior to this 4 day cruise, I had only been on a Carnival Cruise, which is a completely different animal. The rooms are small but you don't spend much time in them anyway. The mattresses could use some replacing as the firmness did bother my wife's back but I was fine! Make sure you get your phone carrier's International plan because there is a daily charge on the ship for WiFi and it only works in one room of the ship. The staff at Direct Tour was great! They keep in constant contact with you to make sure everything is running smoothly. My tour guide was wonderful! He made sure that all our needs were taken care of, including driving us to a clinic to make sure we had a Covid19 test in time to return from our trip back home. We found that our guide was very knowledgeable about everything Egyptian, not to mention, he was an Egyptian native himself. He made sure we knew what to expect and what to avoid when approached by local street merchants. Overall it was a great trip and a great experience! I would certainly use Direct Tours again in the future and I can't wait for my next trip!
- From Luxor 4 Days 3 Nights Nile Cruise WITH GUIDED TOURS + FREE GIFT TOUR "ABU SIMBEL"
The cruise was nice. The ship accommodations were good, however a lot of times the hallway to the rooms would often smell like cigarette smoke. Our room had an issue with the AC not cooling and we had to switch rooms. Also, the bathroom in both rooms had a leak from the toilet and our floor was always wet. The food was a bit repetitive and wasn’t always appealing, and you are charged for any drinks including water. However, the staff were all incredibly nice and helpful, and the laundry service was fantastic. Our guide for the cruise was awesome, he was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Overall it was a good trip down the Nile but the ship needs some updating.
What our customers ask about Nile Cruises from Luxor
What are the must-see attractions on the first day starting in Luxor?
The first day in Luxor centers around two major archaeological zones. The East Bank features the 63-acre Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple while the West Bank houses the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple. Most tours begin with lunch at upscale properties like the Sonesta St. George Hotel or Steigenberger Nile Palace before afternoon exploration. A TourRadar traveler noted "Ahmed was an excellent tour guide very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt and answered all our questions...enthusiastic and one of the best tour guides we could have in Egypt."
What's the best time to start a Nile cruise from Luxor?
The prime season for Luxor Nile cruises runs from October through April when temperatures stay between 75-85°F (24-29°C). Most boats depart Luxor around 10-11 AM giving guests time to check in at hotels like the Sonesta St. George or Steigenberger Nile Palace. This schedule allows for afternoon temple visits when the weather is mild. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "We had a wonderful time exploring Egypt both land and sea...the weather was perfect for sightseeing."
What optional activities are available when starting from Luxor?
Starting from Luxor travelers can book sunrise hot air balloon flights over the Valley of the Kings (approximately 100 USD) evening sound and light performances at Karnak Temple or traditional felucca sailboat rides. Other choices include trips to Banana Island Nubian village tours and dedicated photography sessions at major temples. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The hot air balloon was fantastic and that's coming from someone with quite a bad fear of heights."
What type of accommodation can I expect on Luxor Nile cruises?
The Nile cruise fleet from Luxor features 5-star vessels like the Movenpick MS Royal Lily and Steigenberger ships. Rooms come with private bathrooms Nile-view windows or balconies climate control and modern conveniences. The boats offer multiple decks swimming pools sun terraces restaurants and lounges. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The rooms were very nice and very comfy the boat itself was quite good to be on for the few days."
What's the typical daily schedule on a Luxor to Aswan cruise?
Each day starts with 7:00 AM breakfast followed by morning temple and archaeological site visits. Lunch happens onboard around 1:00 PM with afternoon sailing or additional tours. Ships like the Movenpick MS Royal Lily serve afternoon tea at 4:00 PM and dinner at 8:00 PM often with evening shows. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Every day was perfectly organized with a mix of sightseeing and relaxation time."
How many stops are typically included between Luxor and Aswan?
The journey includes 3-4 key stops: Esna's Temple of Khnum Edfu's Temple of Horus and Kom Ombo's distinctive double temple. Boats dock at both the Luxor and Aswan Corniche waterfronts for city exploration. One TourRadar traveler reported: "The guides were very knowledgeable and the cruise ship was comfortable. We stopped at all the important sites along the way."