Shorter trip
Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise, 3 Nights
The same temples in one less night, sailing downstream on a 5-star ship. Good if you're adding Cairo or the Red Sea to your trip.
From$430 / person
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Nile Cruises from Luxor to Aswan
Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan: 3 and 4-night sailings on 5-star and luxury ships, dahabiya sailboats and a Lake Nasser cruise to Abu Simbel. Prices per person, transfers and Egyptologist guide included.
7 trips · from $430 / person
Shorter trip
Few ships sail here
Lake Nasser Cruise, Aswan to Abu Simbel
South of the High Dam, where only a handful of ships sail. Nubian temples you can only reach by water, ending at Abu Simbel.
From$515 / person
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Most booked
Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise, 4 Nights
The classic sailing upstream on a 5-star ship. Both banks of Luxor, the Esna lock, Edfu and Kom Ombo, then Philae and a felucca in Aswan.
From$625 / person
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Luxury ship
Luxury Nile Cruise, Aswan to Luxor
Three nights downstream on a luxury ship, from the granite islands of Aswan to the temples of Luxor.
From$700 / person
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Luxury ship
Luxury Nile Cruise, Luxor to Aswan
Four nights upstream on one of the river's top ships: larger suites, fewer guests, fine dining and a pool deck, with the full Luxor-to-Aswan programme.
From$930 / person
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Private sailboat
Dahabiya Sailing, Aswan to Luxor
Three nights downstream on a small sailing boat, stopping at Kom Ombo, Gebel el-Silsila and Edfu, and ending in Luxor.
From$1,030 / person
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Private sailboat
Dahabiya Sailing, Luxor to Aswan
A traditional two-masted sailboat with 8 to 12 cabins. It moors at islands and small sites the big ships can't reach, and the pace is set by the wind.
From$1,130 / person
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About Nile Cruises from Luxor to Aswan
A Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan is the classic way to see Upper Egypt: you sleep on board while the ship sails the 215 km of river between the two cities, and an Egyptologist guide takes you to the temples at each stop.
Sailing upstream from Luxor to Aswan takes 4 nights; downstream from Aswan to Luxor takes 3. Both visit the same main sites: Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Choose a 5-star ship for the best value, a luxury ship for more space, or a dahabiya sailboat for a small, quiet group.
Questions
Questions about Nile Cruises from Luxor to Aswan
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Ask on WhatsAppWhen is the best time for a Nile cruise?
October to April is the most comfortable, with daytime temperatures around 22–30°C in Luxor and Aswan. Cruises run in summer too, with early-morning visits and lower prices.
Luxor to Aswan, or Aswan to Luxor?
Luxor to Aswan takes 4 nights and gives more time at each temple. Aswan to Luxor takes 3 nights and suits travellers who are short on time. You see the same main sites either way.
What is included in the cruise price?
Your cabin, all meals on board, sightseeing with an Egyptologist guide, entry fees to the listed sites and transfers in Luxor and Aswan. Drinks, tips and optional tours like Abu Simbel or the balloon ride are extra.
Is the price per cabin or per person?
Per person, sharing a double or twin cabin. Travelling alone? Ask us for the single-cabin price.
What is the difference between a cruise ship and a dahabiya?
A cruise ship has 60 to 80 cabins, a pool deck and a fixed timetable. A dahabiya is a two-masted sailing boat with 8 to 12 cabins that stops at islands and small sites the big ships pass. Both visit the main temples.
Want a different trip?
Tell us your dates and what you'd like to see. We'll put together a cruise and day tours that fit.