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Winter 2026 / 2027

Nile cruises from Luxor to Aswan

Fixed weekly departures from Luxor and Aswan. Choose the sailing day that fits your flights, then compare ships, from classic 5-star to the Sonesta and Mövenpick fleets, or sail slowly on a dahabiya.

Choose a sailing day
  • 29ships
  • 3 or 4nights
  • Under 3sail free
Nile cruise ship at Luxor
The Nile at dusk
Felucca sailing in Aswan

About the cruises

Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan

Egypt Best Excursions lists 29 Nile cruise ships that sail between Luxor and Aswan on 3 or 4 night sailings, from $650 per person. Prices are in US dollars, and every ship page shows its cabins, sailing dates and prices.

Not sure how to choose? Start with how to choose a Nile cruise ship and Nile cruise cabin types explained. Then decide on the direction with Luxor to Aswan or Aswan to Luxor and the season with the best time for a Nile cruise.

A cruise is easy to combine with the rest of Egypt: our tour packages add Cairo and the pyramids, and day tours fill any free day. If you are weighing options, read Nile cruise versus land tour or dahabiya or cruise ship, then plan my trip for a quote.

Step 1

Choose your sailing day

Each ship sails the same loop every week: 4 nights from Luxor, or 3 nights from Aswan.

Departure A

12 ships
Monday · from Luxor
4 nights
Friday · from Aswan
3 nights

Mövenpick Royal Lotus, Royal Princess Amira, Sonesta Moon Goddess, Steigenberger Legacy, Radamis II, Nile Dolphin…

Departure B

9 ships
Saturday · from Luxor
4 nights
Wednesday · from Aswan
3 nights

Royal Liberty, Steigenberger Regency, Jaz Celebrity, Solaris I, Renaissance, Magic I…

Departure C

8 ships
Thursday · from Luxor
4 nights
Monday · from Aswan
3 nights

Amwaj Living Stone, Steigenberger Minerva, Semiramis II, Commodore, Nile Excellence, Lady Carol…

Step 2

Which ship level is right for you?

Classic 5★

Comfortable cabins, pool deck and the full programme, the best-value way to sail. e.g. Nile Dolphin.

Deluxe

Larger cabins, better dining and a calmer crowd, our most-requested level. e.g. Steigenberger Legacy.

Luxury

Suites, balconies and fine dining from the big hotel fleets. e.g. Sonesta Goddess, Mövenpick Royal Lily.

Step 3

Pick your ship

Not sure which ship fits your dates? Ask us to match one to your flights

Step 4

4 nights from Luxor or 3 nights from Aswan?

Both routes visit the same temples. Starting in Luxor gives you an extra night on board and a slower pace.

4 nights · Luxor to Aswan

Monday, Saturday or Thursday departures

  1. Day 1Board in Luxor · Karnak and Luxor Temple
  2. Day 2Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut · sail to Esna
  3. Day 3Temple of Horus at Edfu · Kom Ombo at sunset
  4. Day 4Aswan · High Dam, Philae and a felucca sail
  5. Day 5Disembark in Aswan after breakfast

3 nights · Aswan to Luxor

Friday, Wednesday or Monday departures

  1. Day 1Board in Aswan · High Dam, Philae and a felucca sail
  2. Day 2Kom Ombo and Edfu (optional Abu Simbel at dawn)
  3. Day 3Sail through Esna to Luxor · Karnak and Luxor Temple
  4. Day 4Valley of the Kings · disembark in Luxor

Sailing with children: sharing their parents’ cabin, children under 3 sail free, 3 to 11 pay half (one child per cabin), and from 12 they pay the adult fare.

The Nile at dusk

Slower, smaller, quieter

Dahabiya sailing between Esna and Aswan

Traditional two-masted boats with a handful of cabins that moor at small islands and villages the big ships can’t reach.

Ask about dahabiya dates →

Nile cruises key facts

Ships
29 Nile cruise ships between Luxor and Aswan
Sailings
3 or 4 nights on the Nile, on full board.
Price
From $650 per person for the cheapest sailing. Each ship page shows the prices of every cabin and date.
Booking
Send a request on Plan my trip and we reply with a quote. The deposit is 30 percent of the price (50 percent for trips that start from 18 December to 5 January) and the balance is due 15 days before arrival. See the payment policy.

Updated 31 October 2026

Travel tips

Good to know about Nile cruises

Full Egypt travel guide

Pick the day first

Ships sail on fixed weekly days, choose the one that fits your flights, then the ship.

Children

Under 3 sail free in their parents’ cabin; 3 to 11 pay half; 12+ pay the adult fare.

Meals

Full board on board: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks are usually extra.

Best months

October to April. Summer sailings are cheaper but very hot in the afternoons.

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FAQ

Nile cruise questions

Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a real person from our team will answer.

What is the best Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan?

It depends on your budget and dates. The Sonesta Goddess ships and the Mövenpick Royal Lily and Royal Lotus are our most-requested luxury options; the Steigenberger Legacy and Royal Princess are strong deluxe choices. Pick your sailing day first, then compare the ships on it.

How long is a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan?

Four nights when you start in Luxor and three nights when you start in Aswan. Both visit the same temples; the Luxor start is slower and adds a night on board.

How much does a Nile cruise cost?

Prices depend on the ship, the season and the cabin. Send us your dates and we’ll send today’s rates for every ship sailing that day.

What is included in a Nile cruise?

Your cabin, full board on the ship and the sightseeing programme with an Egyptologist guide. Transfers and entrance fees depend on the package, every quote lists them.

Can children join a Nile cruise?

Yes. Sharing their parents’ cabin, children under 3 sail free, 3 to 11 pay half (one child per cabin), and from 12 they pay the adult fare.

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