Nile River Cruises

Egypt Nile River Cruises

A Nile River Cruise in Egypt is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the ancient world. Sailing along the Nile, you pass through a living landscape of temples, tombs, and timeless villages that have stood for thousands of years. From the great temples of Luxor to the Nubian shores of Aswan and the remote waters of Lake Nasser, Egypt Nile Cruises offer a journey through history that no land-based tour can replicate.

A Nile Cruise Egypt holiday is one of the most complete travel experiences available anywhere in the world. Whether you are planning a Nile River Cruise Vacation for two, a Nile Cruise Holiday for the whole family, or a Nile River Cruise Tour for a larger group, the river offers something truly extraordinary at every turn. The Nile River Valley stretches across some of the most significant archaeological sites on earth, and cruising its waters means waking each morning to a new monument, a new view, and a new chapter of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Egypt Nile Cruise packages are available across three distinct routes and cruise boat styles, each offering a different pace and set of highlights. Whether you are drawn to the grandeur of a classic Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise, the intimacy of a Dahabiya sailing, or the remoteness of an Abu Simbel cruise on Lake Nasser, there is an Egypt Nile River Cruise package perfectly suited to your interests and travel dates.

Best Nile River Cruises in Egypt

The best Nile River Cruise in Egypt combines exceptional sightseeing with comfortable cruise boats, expert private guides, and seamless logistics from start to finish. Along the classic Luxor and Aswan route and beyond, the Nile River Valley Attractions read like a roll call of the ancient world's greatest monuments.

In Luxor, visits include the colossal Karnak Temple, the atmospheric Luxor Temple, the royal Valley of the Kings, the breathtaking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the timeless Colossi of Memnon. Sailing south, the route passes the perfectly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu and the twin sanctuaries of Kom Ombo Temple, before arriving in Aswan.

In Aswan, highlights include the island sanctuary of Philae Temple, the ancient Unfinished Obelisk, the monumental Aswan High Dam, and the warmth of a Nubian Village visit. For those continuing further south, the waters of Lake Nasser lead to the legendary Abu Simbel Temples, one of the most awe-inspiring sites in all of Egypt.

Nile Cruise from Cairo

Most travelers begin their Egypt Nile Cruise holiday in Cairo, visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum before flying south to join their cruise. A Nile Cruise from Cairo is straightforward to arrange: a short domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor or Cairo to Aswan takes approximately one hour, and the WOW Team coordinates everything so that your transfer from the airport to your cruise boat is seamless.

For a Nile Cruise from Cairo starting in Luxor, you board your cruise boat in Luxor and sail south to Aswan over 5 days, visiting the greatest monuments of Upper Egypt along the way. For a Nile Cruise from Cairo starting in Aswan, you fly directly to Aswan, board your cruise boat, and sail north to Luxor over 4 days. Both options can be combined with additional nights in Cairo before or after your Nile Cruise, creating a complete Egypt Nile River Cruise holiday or vacation package that covers the full country from the Pyramids to Abu Simbel.

Internal flights from Cairo to Luxor or Aswan are included in your Nile River Cruise package when arranged through the WOW Team, with private transfers connecting every stage of your trip.

Nile River Cruise Prices

Egypt Nile River Cruise prices start from $600 per person, making a fully private, all-inclusive Nile Cruise accessible for every type of traveler. All Nile River Cruise packages include full board accommodation on board, a private professional Egyptologist guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers, a private high-deck cabin with en-suite bathroom and balcony, and all entrance fees and site tickets throughout the itinerary.

Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise prices start from $600 per person, with rates varying by cruise boat category and travel season. Dahabiya Nile Cruise prices start from $900 per person, reflecting the exclusive small-boat experience and private cabin luxury included on every sailing. Lake Nasser Cruise prices also start from $900 per person, covering the full Abu Simbel and Aswan itinerary with all guided visits, full board, and private transfers included.

Seasonal rates apply across all Egypt Nile Cruise holidays, with pricing varying for summer, winter, Christmas, New Year, and Easter periods. The WOW Team will provide a clear, detailed quote based on your exact travel dates, group size, and preferred cruise boat category, with no hidden fees and no obligation.

What Is Included in Your Egypt Nile Cruise Package

At WOW Egypt Tours, every Egypt Nile River Cruise is fully private. There are no shared groups, no strangers joining your tour, and no compromise on quality. From the moment you arrive to the moment you depart, your entire Nile Cruise holiday is designed exclusively around you, your family, or your group.

Private Professional Egyptologist Guide
Your dedicated Egyptologist guide travels with you throughout the entire cruise, bringing every temple, tomb, and monument to life with expert knowledge and genuine passion for Egypt's ancient history. You are never handed off to a local guide or placed in a group. Your Egyptologist is exclusively yours for the duration of the trip.

Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
All transfers to and from the cruise boat, as well as any overland excursions during the trip, are operated in a private, modern, fully air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver and vehicle are dedicated to your group throughout, ensuring comfort, punctuality, and complete flexibility at every stop.

Private High-Deck Cabin with En-Suite Bathroom and Balcony
Your accommodation on board is a private high-deck cabin with an en-suite private bathroom and a personal balcony overlooking the Nile. Wake up each morning to the river passing by your window, enjoy quiet evenings on your own balcony, and rest in genuine comfort after each day of sightseeing.

All Meals on Board
All meals are included throughout your Nile Cruise. Full breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on board daily. Meals are prepared fresh and reflect the quality of the cruise boat category you select. There are no hidden dining costs and no need to budget for food during your time on the river.

All Entrance Fees and Tickets
Every entrance fee and site ticket along the itinerary is covered. From the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings to Philae Temple, the Abu Simbel Temples, and every stop in between, all admission costs are included with no surprises on arrival.

Internal Flights When Needed
For Nile River Cruise packages that include a Nile Cruise from Cairo, or any itinerary requiring domestic flights, the WOW Team arranges and includes internal flights as part of your package. Everything is coordinated so that your Nile Cruise holiday flows seamlessly from the moment you land in Egypt.

Private Cruise Boat or Dahabiya for Groups and Families
For larger families or groups, WOW Egypt Tours can arrange a fully private cruise boat or a private Dahabiya exclusively chartered for your group. Traveling with your own private vessel on the Nile offers complete flexibility, total privacy, and a level of exclusivity that no standard Nile Cruise tour can match. The WOW Team will advise on the best option based on your group size, budget, and preferred itinerary.

Combine Your Nile Cruise with an Egypt Tour Package

A Nile River Cruise holiday pairs perfectly with additional Egypt destinations before or after your time on the river. The WOW Team can build a complete Egypt tour package by duration or a Egypt travel package by category, including family, honeymoon, classic, and group options, that combines your Nile Cruise with any of the following:

Cairo and the Pyramids
Add nights in Cairo before or after your Nile Cruise to visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. A domestic flight connects Cairo to Luxor or Aswan in approximately one hour. Browse Egypt tour packages by duration to find the right Cairo and Nile Cruise combination, or explore Egypt travel packages by category for family, honeymoon, and classic Egypt Nile Cruise vacation options.

Alexandria
Combine your Nile Cruise with a private tour of Alexandria, visiting the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Montaza Palace gardens. Alexandria can be added as a day trip from Cairo or as an overnight extension to your Egypt Nile Cruise package.

Hurghada and the Red Sea
Extend your Egypt Nile Cruise package with days in Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. A short domestic flight or private road transfer connects Hurghada to Luxor, making it easy to combine a Nile Cruise holiday with a beach stay in one complete Egypt vacation package. See Egypt travel packages for ready-made Nile and Red Sea combination options.

Extra Nights in Luxor
Add extra nights in Luxor before or after your Nile Cruise to cover additional West Bank sites including the Valley of the Queens, the Nobles Tombs, the Ramesseum, and Medinet Habu, or to enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride and the Karnak Sound and Light Show at a more relaxed pace.

Extra Nights in Aswan
Add extra nights in Aswan to visit Elephantine Island, Kitchener's Island botanical garden, the Philae Sound and Light Show, and the Nubian villages on the west bank of the Nile without the time constraints of the cruise itinerary.

Abu Simbel Overnight Extension
Add a private overnight stay at Abu Simbel to your Nile Cruise package for the full Abu Simbel experience, including a late afternoon temple visit, the Sound and Light Show after dark, and an early morning return visit the following day before day visitors arrive.

Browse all Egypt tour packages by duration or explore Egypt travel packages by category to find the right combination, or contact the WOW Team directly with your travel dates and interests for a tailored Egypt Nile Cruise vacation quote with no obligation.

Why Book Your Nile Cruise Holiday with WOW Egypt Tours

WOW Egypt Tours specializes exclusively in private Egypt travel. The WOW Team has years of experience designing and operating Nile River Cruise Tours and Nile River Cruise Holidays for individuals, couples, families, and large groups from around the world. Every detail of your Nile Cruise vacation is handled personally, from the selection of your cruise boat to the arrangement of your Egyptologist, your cabin, your meals, and your transfers.

When you book a Nile Cruise Egypt package with the WOW Team, you benefit from the best available prices for fully private Nile River Cruise packages, with no hidden fees and no compromise on inclusions. Our 24/7 customer service means that someone from the WOW Team is always available to assist you before, during, and after your trip, whether you have a question about your itinerary, need a last-minute change, or simply want advice on what to expect during your Egypt Nile Cruise holiday.

Every Nile River Cruise Tour we offer is tailored to your specific travel dates, group size, and interests. There are no fixed departure groups, no filler days, and no one-size-fits-all itineraries. The WOW Team builds your Nile Cruise vacation around you, then stays with you every step of the way.

Egypt Nile Cruises: Three Ways to Sail

Egypt Nile River Cruise packages are offered across three distinct routes and cruise boat styles. Each provides a different pace, a different set of highlights, and a different way of experiencing the river. Below is an overview of all three, with full details available on each dedicated cruise page.

Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruises

The Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise is the classic Egypt Nile River Cruise experience and the most popular of all Egypt Nile Cruise packages. Sailing between two of Egypt's greatest cities, this route covers the heart of ancient Upper Egypt aboard spacious, well-appointed cruise boats. The Aswan Luxor Nile Cruise and the Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise follow the same legendary stretch of river in both directions, with every major monument along the way included in the private guided itinerary.

Departure Days: Luxor Aswan Nile Cruises departing from Luxor sail every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Aswan Luxor Nile Cruises departing from Aswan sail every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. With multiple weekly departures in both directions, the WOW Team can easily match your Nile Cruise holiday to your travel dates.

The 5 Days Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise departs from Luxor and concludes in Aswan, while the 4 Days Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise travels in the opposite direction. For a fuller experience of the route, the 8 Days round Nile Cruise operates as a complete loop departing and returning to either city. All Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruises include private guided visits to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam.

Cruise boats are available across four quality categories, with Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise prices starting from $600 per person:

• Standard Nile Cruises: comfortable, well-maintained cruise boats with all essential inclusions
• Deluxe Nile Cruises: upgraded cabins and enhanced on-board facilities
• Ultra-Deluxe Nile Cruises: premium cruise boats with superior comfort and service
• Luxury Nile Cruises: the finest cruise boats on the Luxor Aswan route, with top-tier cabins, cuisine, and on-board service

Full itineraries, inclusions, and current seasonal rates are listed on the Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruises page.

Dahabiya Nile Cruise: Luxury Sailing Between Luxor and Aswan

A Dahabiya Nile Cruise offers a completely different rhythm to the classic Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise. These elegant traditional sailing boats carry a small number of guests, allowing for a more personal and unhurried Nile River Cruise holiday along the river. A Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise is ideal for travelers seeking exclusivity, flexibility, and a genuine connection with the Nile and its riverside communities. Dahabiya Nile Cruise prices start from $900 per person, with a private high-deck cabin, en-suite bathroom, balcony, full board, and a private Egyptologist guide included throughout.

Departure Days: Dahabiya Nile Cruises departing from Luxor sail every Monday. Dahabiya Nile Cruises departing from Aswan sail every Friday. The WOW Team will confirm your preferred departure direction and date when arranging your Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise booking.

The Dahabiya Luxor to Aswan sailing takes 5 days, while the Dahabiya Aswan to Luxor route takes 4 days. Departures from Esna are also available, with the full Dahabiya Esna to Aswan itinerary passing through some of the Nile's most scenic and rarely visited stretches. The 8 Days round Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise offers the most complete version of this exceptional Nile River Cruise vacation.

Unlike larger cruise boats, the Luxury Dahabiya moors at secluded islands and makes stops at riverside villages seldom included in standard Nile Cruise tours. Highlights include the Temple of Khnum at Esna, the El Kab Tombs, the ancient sandstone quarries of Gebel el-Silsila, the village of Basaw, the camel market at Daraw, and peaceful moorings at El Hagaz Island and Herbiab Island. The route also covers Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. The Philae Sound and Light Show can be added as an optional extra.

For larger groups, the WOW Team can arrange a fully private Dahabiya chartered exclusively for your party. Full details and current pricing are available on the Dahabiya Nile Cruises page.

Lake Nasser Cruise: Abu Simbel and Aswan

The Lake Nasser Cruise is Egypt's most remote and exclusive Nile Cruise experience. Sailing the vast waters of Lake Nasser between Aswan and the legendary Abu Simbel Temples, this Aswan to Abu Simbel Cruise passes through a landscape of relocated Nubian temples and open desert scenery found nowhere else on earth. Many of the sites visited along this Lake Nasser Nile River Cruise Tour are accessible only by water, making it a genuinely singular holiday. Lake Nasser Cruise prices start from $900 per person, with all guided visits, full board, a private Egyptologist, and a private high-deck cabin with balcony included throughout.

Departure Days: Lake Nasser Cruises departing from Aswan sail every Monday. Lake Nasser Cruises departing from Abu Simbel sail every Friday. The WOW Team will confirm availability and secure your cabin on your preferred departure when you send us your travel dates.

The 5 Days Aswan to Abu Simbel Cruise departs from Aswan and concludes at Abu Simbel, while the 4 Days Abu Simbel to Aswan Cruise travels in the reverse direction. The 8 Days round Lake Nasser Cruise departs and returns to either Aswan or Abu Simbel for those wanting the fullest Egypt Nile Cruise package on the lake. An optional evening Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel is available on selected departures.

The Abu Simbel Aswan Cruise itinerary includes guided shore visits to Amada Temple, Derr Temple, the Tomb of Pennut, Wadi El Seboua, Dakka Temple, and Maharraqa Temple, as well as panoramic views of the cliff fortress of Kasr Ibrim. In Aswan, the program features Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, and the Kiosk of Qertassi.

All Lake Nasser Cruises are available as Luxury Lake Nasser Cruises. Full itineraries, current pricing, and seasonal rates are listed on the Lake Nasser Cruises page.

Plan Your Nile River Cruise Holiday with the WOW Team

Choosing the best Nile River Cruise depends on your available time, preferred pace, and the sights that matter most to you. The classic Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise is ideal for first-time visitors wanting to cover Egypt's greatest monuments in comfort, with Nile Cruise prices starting from $600 per person. A Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise suits those seeking a slower, more intimate Nile River Cruise vacation. The Lake Nasser Aswan to Abu Simbel Cruise is the perfect Nile Cruise holiday for travelers drawn to remote Nubian temples and the extraordinary scale of Abu Simbel.

For those starting their trip in the capital, a Nile Cruise from Cairo is easy to arrange with a short domestic flight south to Luxor or Aswan. The WOW Team handles every connection, so your Egypt Nile River Cruise package runs smoothly from your first day in Cairo to your last day on the river. Browse Egypt tour packages by duration or explore Egypt travel packages by category to find the right combination of Nile Cruise and Egypt tour for your trip.

Whatever route you choose, WOW Egypt Tours and the WOW Team are here to make it happen. We offer the best prices on fully private Egypt Nile River Cruise packages, with 24/7 customer service throughout your trip. From confirming availability and selecting your cruise boat category, to arranging internal flights, optional extras, and private charters for large groups, every detail of your Nile River Cruise holiday is taken care of personally by our team.

Send us your travel dates and number of travelers and the WOW Team will provide a clear, detailed quote for your Egypt Nile Cruise with no obligation.