There are numerous reasons to embark on a Nile cruise in Egypt that is makes it much more enjoyable than regular day tours.

Egypt has fascinated travelers worldwide for centuries. Tourists are highly interested in ancient Egyptian civilization and Egypt has countless monuments and ancient sites on the Nile banks to quell their thirst for ancient marvels that date back thousands of years!

Nile River cruise is the most convenient way for tourists to explore the mighty Nile and the famous temples and tombs that straddle it including Luxor, Karnak, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Dendera, and the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Kings.

Cruising along on a Nile River cruise gives you the freedom to explore historical sites while also enjoying sailing through the longest river in the world.

Today, Nile river cruises, lasting three to seven nights on average and they are usually an integral component of most package tours to Egypt.

 

What is the Best Time for Nile River Cruise?

There are two seasons in Egypt for Nile River cruise but the optimal time to go on a Nile cruise is between October and April (Mild Winter). This makes for the most ideal weather to enjoy the beauty of Upper Egypt and the secrets of Luxor and Aswan. The heat in Aswan and Luxor is intense, so, it is not recommended that you travel during the peak summer months from June through August (Hot and Dry Summer) unless you are up for the challenge.

 

Nile River Cruise Highlights:

Valley of the Kings

Hatshepsut Temple

Karnak Temple

Philae Temple

Luxor Temple

Edfu Temple

Kom Ombo

High Dam

 

You also have the option of adding a day tour to Abu Simple Temple or Hot Air Balloon ride for a more comprehensive experience.

How long would it take to sail down the Nile?

The most important two routes for Nile River Cruise:

4 Days / 3 Nights from Aswan to Luxor:

During this short and sweet duration, tourists will be able to visit High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Oblisk, and the Nubian Village—exploring the secret beauty of the charming Nubian city. It will be if even more spectacular, if you add a day tour to Abu Simble (with extra fees) to explore the treasure of Abu Simble Temple. Following that, this tour will help you visit the East Bank of Karnak and Luxor Temple and then the West Bank to discover the famous Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the Colossi of Memnon and Medinet Habu.

5 Days / 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan:

The 4-night cruise is almost the same as the 3-night cruise because you will almost the same attractions; however, this gives you a bit more time to explore historical sights, engage in activities such as a hot air balloon ride and relax along panoramic views of the Nile.

3. 10 – 14 Days Long Nile Cruise

Enjoy a truly memorable journey and experience across Egypt’s most important citites—Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Following your arrival in Cairo, you will head to Luxor. There you will visiting the West Bank of Luxor to see Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You will even get to visit the famous Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. After that, sail from Luxor to Qena to enjoy a visit to the gorgeous Dendara Temple. Return to your cruise in Qena and enjoy a costume party onboard. Sail to Sohag via Naga Hammadi Bridge and Abu Homar’s Lock. Sail to El Balyana and have your lunch onboard, then visit Abydos Temple. Relish in a fun Treasure Hunt onboard before arrive at Sohag.

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4. 4-8 Days in Aswan and Lauxor

In Aswan, visit Philae Temple, then sail to Kom Ombo to visit the famous Kom Ombo temple. After that, you will sail to Edfu tovisit Edfu Temple, and finally visit Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.

In the Nile river cruise vacation, you will see unique sites, not available on any other cruise, such as El Batekh Island, El Kab Temple and El Kab village and much more. You will discover the Nile in a very special and unique way while enjoying tremendous calmness and serenity.

5. 9-10 Days in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Edfu and more

Enjoy full luxury and leisure on board and even visiting the Great Pyramids, Famous Sphinx and Valley temple, Solar Boat, Old and Islamic Cairo before cruising the Nile between Luxor and Aswan and visiting the best attractions. 

Accompanied by your guide to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus - Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Additional visit to the Solar Boat in front of Cheops Pyramid, then the tour and then proceed to Saqqara area to visit Saqqara Complex and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid). After that you will be escorted by your guide to visit: Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen, alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Additional visit to the mummies room at the museum and Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Combining fascinating history with shopping in a lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, which dates back to 1382. Now comes the next station, Aswan for check-in on your Luxury Steamer Cruise, then enjoy visiting the world-famous High Dam, The awesome Philae temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor, and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk. Then sail to Kom Ombo, after that Edfu, to Visit the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, Horus Temple in Edfu. The journey continues to Karnak and Luxor temples, Valley of the Kings, then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut approximately in the 15th century BC, at El-Deir El-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon.