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15 Nile Cruises in Aswan & Abu Simbel, From Cheap to Splurge

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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

1.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,142 reviews · from $349Our pick

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. An English-speaking Egyptologist leads the visits, and the package includes a 30 to 45 minute hot-air balloon flight over Luxor. Mohamed Gobran, Saber, and Mahmoud are among the guides praised for clear explanations and attentive service.

“Trip of a lifetime. If you want to see Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor temples and have a balloon ride in a short time. This trip is for you. Early starts, cruising the Nile and the best Egyptologist as a guide - Mohamed GonRead more”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
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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

Travel for four days from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings included. You get full-board meals, air-conditioned transfers, and an Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, or Mido. The sunrise balloon ride needs careful confirmation, as timing and extras can vary.

“This cruise was way above my expectations in every aspect. I was a bit suspicious about the number of positive reviews but now I understand why. Even before starting the cruise the support was great. We faced three delays and reschedules from our flight operator and each time Hany, the person in contact at the tour operator, was very flexible and adaptive to our program. The ship was in a great condition. The room could be a bit bigger but still there was enough space to move around and the windows and deck allowed us to have the best sunset views. But the best part was our guide, Mohamed Abdo…”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae Temple
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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

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with meals, transfers, an Egyptology guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and the West Bank included. The sunrise balloon flight is a highlight. Bring extra money for entrance fees, drinks, and tips, and expect very early starts.

“We had the pleasure of having Ahmed Shawky Ali as our guide during our four-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor — and he was simply outstanding! Super friendly, highly knowledgeable, and always in control, Ahmed took wonderful care Read more”

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From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide - Day 1: Philae Temple and settling onto the ship
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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 on a 5-star Nile ship from Aswan to Luxor, with meals, private guides, and visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Add Abu Simbel for a memorable extra day. Guides speak English, Arabic, French, German, and Spanish.

“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

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night full-board Nile ship, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have earned strong praise for clear explanations and thoughtful help. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Experience was overall very well, Mohamed Gobran was a very knowledgeable and understanding guide who showed us amazing sights. Staff on the ship were very friendly also.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Private Tour - Day three: Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple
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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

Spend 3 nights on a deluxe Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a private Egyptologist and daily sightseeing. Visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Optional Abu Simbel and a Luxor hot-air balloon ride cost extra. Guides such as Ahmed, Mustafa, Amro, and Sayed have earned strong praise for personal service.

“To start with: level-set your expectations. I have been on multiple five-star Nile River cruises and none of them are the same five star that you can expect on-land. I like to think of it as over-glorified camping. Once you accept that, and prepare yourself accordingly, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see some of the richest historical sites in the world. Remember, this a smaller river cruise ship...not a giant ocean liner. The cruise line will be adequate. It will be clean, have a sun deck and a working small bathroom. The staff will generally be friendly and attentive. Don't expect too much more. It's a clean place to…”

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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

Sail from Aswan toward Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile cruise boat, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a sunrise balloon ride. You’ll have guides such as Khaled, Mina, or Aida depending on the departure, plus meals, transfers, and an Edfu horse-carriage ride. Expect a busy schedule and extra entrance fees.

“The cruise was fantastic and the food was amazing the tour guide mr Mina was speaking English very clearly and he gave us a lot of information. Everything was very organized”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel - Day 1: Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae
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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

Spend three nights on a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s temples. The trip includes meals, transfers, a 35 to 45-minute balloon flight, and small-group touring. Guides such as Ahmed Shawky Ali and Mohamed Gobran are known for clear explanations and strong organization.

“The price if the extra costs, drinks on the boat not included, forced amount of tips to be paid before the action happens, tip for the guide afterwards in an envelope with your room number (so not ananymous). These were the negative experiences. The trio itself is magnificent but very tiring. You see all highlightsin short timeframe. The trips to perfume shop, herbs shop and alabaster factory should be optional. For le BIG waste of time!”

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4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal - Day 3: Edfu by horse carriage and the quiet rhythm of the Nile
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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 cruising the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, with visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. The package includes three cruise nights, meals, transfers, an Egyptology guide, horse carriage transport at Edfu, and a hot air balloon ride. Guide assignments vary, with Zakaria, Mohammed Wafa, Tarek, and Ahmad among the names praised for clear explanations and thoughtful help.

“What an amazing experience. The staff was every friendly and attentive. Our tour guy, hands down is the best His name is Owf. He is knowledgeable and felt like family. What a wonderful person. Then Mona text me everyday to check on our eRead more”

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2 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - The cabin is the main test of comfort
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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 aboard a five-star Nile cruise with a private river-view cabin, full-board meals, pickup from select hotels, and private ground transfer to the ship. You check in around 11:30 AM on day one, spend the second day at leisure onboard, and leave the boat at about 8:00 AM on day three.

“This boat is not well looked after. Couple of broken things in the cabin and even a massive bloodstain (or very weird red paint in a non red cabin?). Bathroom falls apart which looks very unhygienic. Food was very poor and got sick directly. Hot food was barely warm and cRead more”

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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon - Day 1: Philae and the first evening in Aswan
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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

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three nights aboard a premium Nile ship, with visits to Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali lead the sightseeing. Expect early starts, site fees paid separately, and a weather-dependent balloon flight.

“It was a well organized cruise packed with sightseeings along the way. Our guide Mahmoud was knowledgeable and took good care of the whole group. Food on the cruise was good, rooms spacious and sitting on the sundeck very pleasant. Highly recommended.”

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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon - Day 1: Karnak, felucca sailing, and Luxor Temple
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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

12.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 297 reviews · 4 days · from $1,100

Spend three nights on a full-board Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private guides, Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. The sunrise balloon flight is a major highlight. Guide quality and ship assignment can vary, so confirm the vessel and entry fees before booking.

“Unforgettable Experience! Our tour with NICE Tours was absolutely incredible. Our guides were exceptional, providing us with an insightful journey through Egypt. Special mention to our tour operator, Suzanna, who was simply outstanding! She effortlessly accommodated every request, demonstrating flexibility by adjusting our itinerary to include Nubia village instead of Abu Simbel without any additional cost. Suzanna went above and beyond, helping us celebrate a friend's birthday with a delightful surprise - a cake and a hot air balloon activity. Her attention to detail and thoughtfulness truly made our trip memorable. Egypt is a stunning destination, and the warmth of its people adds to its c...”

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Private 04 Days Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Day one in Aswan: High Dam, Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk
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Private 04 Days Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

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

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

Cruise north from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star standard Nile ship, with three nights of lodging, meals, admission fees, private transfers, and an English-speaking Egyptologist. Visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Ask if Ahmed Sliem is available as your guide.

“Great experience, I travelled with my son and we had a privte Guide Mahmoud, who knows a lot and taught us much of the interesting Egyptian history.”

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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon - Day 1: Aswan, the High Dam, and island-bound Philae
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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

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

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

Spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with an Egyptologist guide, meals, transfers, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. Guides such as Michael, Khaled, and Talaat Abdo have earned praise for clear explanations and attentive service. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“The Nile cruise is amazing – you get to travel through the country and see some incredible places. The boat was good, with comfy cabins, nice restaurant service, and a really lovely rooftop with a pool. Plus, the staff were so kind and friendly, always there to lend a hanRead more”

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4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel - Day three: Edfu by horse carriage and the Esna Lock
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4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

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

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

This four-day cruise links Aswan and Luxor with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. You will sail on a five-star vessel with full board, air-conditioned transfers, and an Egyptologist guide. The early hot-air balloon flight over Luxor is weather-dependent, and cruise ships may vary.

“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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