Hand-picked 5-star, luxury and dahabiya cruises between Luxor and Aswan — temples, tombs and golden sunsets, planned end-to-end by Egypt Holiday Makers.
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Nile cruises, explained
What is a Nile cruise — and why sail it?
A Nile cruise is a multi-day river journey aboard a 5-star ship or traditional dahabiya, sailing between Luxor and Aswan in Upper Egypt. Over 3 to 7 nights you visit the great temples of Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae and the tombs of the Valley of the Kings — all while your floating hotel moves with you. It is widely considered the most comfortable and rewarding way to see ancient Egypt in one trip.
Route
Luxor ⟷ Aswan
Typical length
3, 4 or 7 nights
Best months
October – April
Cruise styles
5★ · Deluxe · Luxury · Dahabiya
Prices from
$1,401 per person
Operated by
Egypt Holiday Makers
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Every cruise on this site is owned, planned and managed end-to-end by Egypt Holiday Makers, a licensed Egyptian travel company — so you book directly with the team that knows every ship on the river.
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Faultless from the first email to disembarkation. The ship was spotless, the food excellent, and every temple visit was perfectly timed to avoid the crowds.
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Our Egyptologist made every site come alive. Egypt Holiday Makers handled all the logistics so we could just enjoy the Nile. Worth every penny.
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Booked the Movenpick and it exceeded expectations. The route was beautifully paced and the team answered every question on WhatsApp within minutes.
Yes. A Nile cruise is widely considered the most rewarding way to see ancient Egypt — you visit the major temples and tombs between Luxor and Aswan while your hotel travels with you, with no daily packing or long road transfers.
Most Nile cruises run 3, 4 or 7 nights. A 4-night Luxor-to-Aswan cruise covers all the essential temples; a 7-night round trip adds a relaxed pace and deeper time at each site.
Prices start from around $1,400 per person for a 5-star standard cruise and rise for deluxe, luxury and dahabiya ships, depending on season and cabin. Contact us for a personalised, transparent quote.
October to April offers the most comfortable weather, with warm days and cool evenings. Spring and autumn are peak season; summer is hotter but quieter and better value.
Cabins range from standard rooms with twin or double beds to larger suites with private balconies and living areas. Luxury cruises offer spacious suites with panoramic Nile views, jacuzzi tubs and butler service.
Most Nile cruises sail between Luxor and Aswan in either direction. Lake Nasser cruises run between Aswan and Abu Simbel for a quieter, more remote experience.
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