Luxury Nile River Cruises from Luxor to Aswan
Sail the Nile on a five-star cruise ship or a private Dahabiya, with a licensed Egyptologist guiding every temple along the way.
Choose your vessel
Cruise ships, Dahabiyas and Lake Nasser
5-Star Cruise Ships
Spacious suites with panoramic windows, sun-deck pool, full-board dining and nightly entertainment. Ideal for first-time visitors who want comfort and a fixed schedule.
- 3 or 4 nights
- Luxor ⇄ Aswan
- Pool & spa on board
Dahabiya Sailing Boats
Intimate wooden sailing boats with 6–12 cabins, no engine noise, and moorings at villages and islands the large ships pass by. Perfect for slow, private travel.
- 5 to 7 nights
- Private charter option
- Chef-prepared menus
Lake Nasser Cruises
A quieter route south of Aswan calling at Kalabsha, Wadi El Seboua and Amada, finishing with a private sunrise visit to Abu Simbel.
- 3 to 4 nights
- Abu Simbel included
- Few vessels, low crowds
The classic route
Every stop between Luxor and Aswan
Luxor
Karnak and Luxor temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut.
Esna
The lock passage and the recently restored Temple of Khnum.
Edfu
Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt.
Kom Ombo
Double temple of Sobek and Haroeris on the riverbank.
Aswan
Philae Temple, Nubian villages and felucca sailing at sunset.
Nile cruise itineraries
Each itinerary below includes the cruise, guided temple visits, transfers and full-board dining. We tailor cabin category, dates and extensions on request.
Classic Egypt and Nile Cruise
The essential Egypt route: pyramids and museums in Cairo, then four nights sailing between Aswan and Luxor with a guide at every temple.
Best of Egypt with Abu Simbel
The classic route at a calmer pace, with the Abu Simbel temples added and extra time in both Cairo and Luxor.
Cairo, Nile Cruise and Hurghada
Ancient Egypt first, Red Sea second: temples and tombs followed by warm water, reef snorkeling and unhurried beach days.
Cairo, Alexandria and Nile Cruise
Pharaonic and Mediterranean Egypt in one trip — Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Alexandria's seafront, then Upper Egypt by river.
Luxury Egypt and Dahabiya Journey
A slower, quieter Egypt: premium transfers, five-star hotels, a private Egyptologist and a small dahabiya sailing the river with the wind.
Cairo and Luxor Short Break
Five days, two capitals of the ancient world: Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan
A four-night cruise between Luxor and Aswan with every major temple on the route, guided daily and served on board.
Egypt and Jordan: Pyramids to Petra
Twelve days across two countries: Cairo, a Nile cruise, then Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea.
Egypt for Solo Travellers
A small-group departure with no single supplement, covering Cairo, a Nile cruise and Abu Simbel with a dedicated tour leader.
Reserve your Nile cruise cabin
Tell us your travel dates and we will confirm availability on cruise ships and Dahabiyas, hold the cabin, and build the land programme around it.