Nile River Cruises

Choose a 4-day or 5-day itinerary, a full-size 5-star cruise ship, an intimate Dahabiya, or a longer Egypt package that includes a Nile cruise. Open any cruise card below to review its itinerary, accommodation, current starting price, inclusions, and available options.

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Compare Nile Cruise Routes

Route	Typical Duration	Recommended For
Luxor to Aswan	5 days / 4 nights	Travelers who prefer a more relaxed itinerary and additional time in Luxor.
Aswan to Luxor	4 days / 3 nights	Travelers with limited time who want to see the principal Nile attractions.
Dahabiya Cruise	Usually 5–8 days	Couples and slow travelers looking for a smaller and more peaceful sailing experience.
Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise	Usually 7–14 days	First-time visitors combining Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and other Egyptian destinations.

Choose the Right Nile Cruise Style

• 5-Star Nile Cruise Ships: Larger vessels offering comfortable cabins, restaurants, sun decks, swimming pools, and scheduled entertainment. These ships are suitable for first-time visitors, families, and groups.
• Luxury and Boutique Cruises: Premium vessels with upgraded cabins, enhanced dining, smaller guest numbers, and more personalized service.
• Dahabiya Nile Cruises: Traditional sailing boats with fewer cabins and a quieter atmosphere. Dahabiyas may stop at smaller riverside locations that larger ships cannot access.
• Multi-Destination Egypt Packages: Longer itineraries combining a Nile cruise with Cairo, the Pyramids, the Red Sea, Alexandria, or Abu Simbel.

What Is Usually Included?

Inclusions vary between ships and packages, so review the details on each cruise page before booking. Many Nile cruise packages include:

• Cabin or suite accommodation
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a full-board basis
• Guided shore excursions with an Egyptologist
• Visits to temples and archaeological sites along the route
• Transfers from Luxor or Aswan airport, railway station, or hotel

Entrance fees, domestic flights, drinks, gratuities, optional excursions, and private guiding may cost extra unless the individual itinerary states that they are included.

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Best Time for a Nile Cruise

• October to April: The most comfortable period for sightseeing, with cooler temperatures and higher demand.
• May and September: Warmer weather, fewer visitors, and possible seasonal offers.
• June to August: The hottest period in Upper Egypt. Cruises may offer lower prices, but outdoor sightseeing can be challenging during the middle of the day.

December and January are particularly popular, so booking several months ahead is recommended when you need a specific ship, cabin type, or departure date.

Compare Current Nile Cruise Packages

Browse the available Nile cruises below and open each package for its current itinerary and price. Availability and prices can change according to travel dates, cabin category, occupancy, and season.

For detailed planning information, read our Nile River Cruises Guide. For estimated costs by cruise category and duration, see our Nile Cruise Prices guide.