7 Boat Trips in Luxor That Repay the Early Start

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

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

Leave Hurghada at 5:00 am for a two-day Luxor trip with a private air-conditioned car, hotel, meals, and an Egyptologist. You’ll visit Luxor and Karnak temples, sail by felucca at sunset, fly over the West Bank at sunrise, and explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Memnon Colossi. Guides such as Aladdin, Hassan, Hamdy, and Manal have earned strong praise for clear explanations and personal care.

“Mohamed alazeb was really helpful with is. He knows all the history of Egypt.”

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

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

You’ll be collected from your Luxor hotel, driven to the Nile, and given a private two-hour felucca ride at sunset. Expect views of both riverbanks, Luxor Temple from the water, Egyptian tea, bottled water, and return transport. Staff names vary, with Salah, Mustafa, Ahmed, Mahmoud, and Captain Sayed mentioned in bookings.

“This sunset cruise was a perfect way to end a busy day. From the moment we were picked up from our hotel, the experience was wonderful! The driver and the crew of the boat were extremely nice and helpful and the time on the Nile was peaceful and relaxing.”

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3.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 guide visiting Luxor’s west and east banks. You’ll see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s terraces, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with lunch and a traditional felucca ride included. Guides such as Salma, Manal, Jackie, and Mohamed Rafaie have been praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“Salma is the best tour guide out there. We learned more from this tour than our entire trip in Cairo.”

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4.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 Nile Cruise, sailing from Luxor to Aswan with full-board meals, air-conditioned transfers, and guided visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan. Guides such as Mohammed and Tarek are available for the sightseeing program.

“This was by far the best cruise my wife and I have ever experienced. The rooms were modern, clean, and had a great view of the nile river. The staff went above and beyond to provide the best and personal service to us. The food was delicious and 5 star dining experienRead more”

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5.4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 112 reviews · 4 days · from $1,300

Fly from Cairo to Aswan, visit Philae and Abu Simbel, then sail north aboard a 5-star Nile cruise. Along the way, see Kom Ombo and Edfu before a sunrise balloon flight and full day in Luxor. Guides may include Mary, Mido, or Ahmed, and all meals aboard ship are included. Expect early starts, separate entrance fees, and no included drinks.

“Mary was an excellent guide! Even through our plane was delayed she went above and beyond to show us all there was to offer! If we could give 6 stars we would!”

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6.Private Felucca Boat Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 90 reviews · from $31

You’ll sail the Nile near Luxor in a private felucca, usually with guide Adham or Adam, while watching farmers, children, birds, horses, and donkeys along the banks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is a hot drink. With no wind, the felucca may be replaced by a motorboat.

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

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7.Private 3-Days Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $350

Spend three days sailing from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star boat, with a private cabin, meals, an Egyptologist guide, and visits to Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major sights. The hot-air balloon flight is the highlight, while temple entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“The boat was not 5 star by any stretch of the imagination. However, any issues were dealt with quickly. Food was buffet style and a good variety. Following Covid, it would of been nice if staff asked people to not stand up eating while shovelling food into their mouths and theRead more”

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