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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.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

A dahabiya is a small traditional boat with ten to twenty cabins, a shaded deck and a crew that knows every landing. A hotel ship carries eighty to three hundred guests and comes with a pool, a spa and a restaurant. The dahabiya is the quieter, more personal option; the big ship wins on comfort and price.
No. The cruise always includes the excursions on shore — Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and the Valley of the Kings, usually with an Egyptologist on board. The tickets are part of the price of the cruise.
Yes, and it is the part travellers remember: the dahabiya stops at Deir el-Bahari and at the small villages along the bank, with tea, bread and a walk through the fields. You can also visit the home of a farmer in Aswan and see how the felucca is built.

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