Guide to Nile Cruises
A Nile cruise is a great way to travel from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa giving time to relax and also take in the temples along the way.
Cruises are available for 3, 4 and 7 nights.
There are also a couple of boats that leave from Cairo and you can also sail on Lake Nasser from Aswan which is the best way to visit Abu Simbel and to see less visited sights on the way.
For the standard cruise you can choose from budget boats up to pure luxury on the Oberoi boats.
For a more personal and classic experience choose a Dahabiya.
Cruise Options
Cairo to Aswan - Movenpick MS Darakum - from 11 to 15 days.
Lake Nasser - 4 or 5 days
SAI Dahabiya Lake Cruise
Prince Abbas Cruise
Nubian Sea Cruise
Omar El Khayam Cruise
Luxury boats for cruises between Luxor and Aswan
Oberoi Philae
Oberoi Zahra
Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
Sanctuary Sun Boat III
Sanctuary Sun Boat IV
Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau
Steam Ship Sudan - if you want to do a Death on the Nile style cruise!
The Sonesta boats may be worth a look, some have private balconies.
Sightseeing included with the Oberoi Philae after Luxor
Edfu - Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, the Falcon God
Temple of Komombo
Philae Temple
High Dam
Nubian Museum
On the 7 night cruise The Temple of Dendara and a felucca ride to the Botanical Gardens are added.


Tips
Check prices direct with the cruise company and compare with the agent price
Check if the boat will sail if there are few bookings, Oberoi will always sail even if just two guests
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