Nile Cruises & Sailing
The Nile is the reason the temples are where they are. A cruise from Aswan to Luxor — on a dahabiya, a felucca or a five-star ship — is the most relaxing way to see the country, and the felucca sails are the most fun way to see it.
Why choose Nile Cruises & Sailing
- 24 cruises and sails — dahabiya boats, five-star ships, feluccas and day sails
- The two-night dahabiya from Aswan to Luxor: the temples at dawn, Deir el-Bahari at dusk
- Felucca rides on the Nile in Aswan, Luxor and Cairo, from $23
- Through the lock of Esna and around the cataract of Aswan
Where the tours start
The cruises start from the quays of Aswan, Luxor, Edfu, Esna or Cairo, and the agency meets you at the port terminal or at your hotel. Most of the dahabiya and hotel boats include the transfer from the airport or the hotel, and the boarding time is printed on the voucher.
Best time to book
October to April the weather on the river is at its best, and the temples are visited in the cool morning light. The high season runs from December to February, when the boats are fully booked and the prices are at their highest; March, April, October and November are the sweet spot.
Activities in Nile Cruises & Sailing
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Cairo: Private Nile River Felucca Sailing Experience with Tea & Refreshments
From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide
Cairo: Private Nile Felucca Sunset Sailing with Gourmet Dinner & Drinks
Luxor: Private Sunset Felucca Sailing on the Nile
From Cairo: 4-Day 5-Star Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Balloon Flight & Abu Simbel
Cairo: Nile Royal Topaz Luxury Dinner Cruise with Folkloric & Tanoura Show
Cairo: Private Nile Felucca Sailing Experience with Unlimited Refreshing Beverages
Cairo: Sunset Nile Felucca Sail & Authentic Egyptian Street Food Walking Tour
Marsa Alam: Hamata Islands Snorkelling Cruise with Lunch
Princess Sarah 5-Day, 4-Night 5-Star Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan Full Board
Radamis II Ultra-Luxury 5-Day 4-Night Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan
Steigenberger Minerva 5-Star Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan with Sightseeing
Cairo: Ain Sokhna Snorkelling cruise & optional transfer
Marsa Alam: Nefertari Sunset Turtle Bay Cruise with Dinner
Marsa Alam: Nefertari Cruise with Snorkelling & Lunch/dinner
From Aswan: 2-Night Boutique Dahabiya Nile Cruise to Luxor
Aswan: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Luxor on Tower Prestige
From Aswan: Private 2-Hour Felucca Ride on the River Nile
5-Day Sailing Tour from Luxor to Aswan 5-star cruise
9-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo Pyramids, Luxor, Aswan & Nile Cruise
Aswan to Luxor: 2-Night Felucca Sail to Kom Ombo, End Luxor
Aswan: Six Hours Felucca Sailing with Lunch & Tea & Cakes
Aswan to Luxor: 3-Night Felucca Sail to El Silsila, Luxor
Aswan to Luxor: 1-Night Felucca Sail to Daraw, End in Luxor
Aswan: Traditional Felucca Sunset Sail with Tea & Cakes
Egypt 9-Day Tour: Pyramids, Alexandria, Luxor & Nile Cruise
From Hurghada: Luxor Full-day Tour with Nile Cruise & Lunch