Egypt Nile Cruise Packages
Glide between Luxor and Aswan the way pharaohs did — waking beside Karnak, Edfu and the Valley of the Kings. From five-star floating hotels to intimate dahabiya sailboats, we match you to the right ship, cabin and season.
The best way to see Ancient Egypt
A Nile cruise unpacks your bags once and brings the temples to you — Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, all between long lunches on deck and sunsets over the water.
As the world’s longest river, the Nile has carried travelers past Egypt’s greatest monuments for millennia. A cruise is still the most relaxed, memorable way to experience them — no daily packing, no long road transfers, just the river drifting you from one wonder to the next.
At EZ Tour Egypt we operate the full range of the best Nile river cruises, from genuinely budget-friendly boats to lavish five-star ships. Every sailing is private and tailor-made, with a licensed Egyptologist guiding your shore excursions.
Prefer something more intimate? Our dahabiya sailboats carry only a handful of cabins, mooring at quiet islands the big ships pass by — the closest thing to how the Nile was explored a century ago, for couples and small groups.
Whichever you choose, you set the pace: relax on the sun deck, take in the views, and let our local team confirm current rates and cabin space — usually the same day.
Five ways to sail the Nile
Luxury
Mövenpick Royal Lotus
Luxury Nile Cruise
Five-star ships with lavish cabins, fine dining and exclusive shore excursions — the romantic, indulgent way to sail.
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Ultra deluxe
MS Tosca
Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise
The top tier of Nile cruising — boutique, all-suite vessels rivalling the Oberoi and Sanctuary fleets, at EZ prices.
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Deluxe
MS Tulip
Deluxe Nile Cruise
Spacious, well-run five-star boats with pools, sun decks and full board — dependable comfort and superb value.
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Standard · value
Golden Nile Cruise
Standard Nile Cruises
Discover the temples of Upper Egypt on a comfortable, cheaper Nile cruise — the wonders of the Nile without the premium.
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Dahabiya sailing
Princess Farida
Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Intimate wind-powered sailboats of just a few cabins, mooring at quiet islands the big ships skip — our signature experience.
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60+ ships & dahabiyas
Direct contracts across the Nile fleet, so we match you to the right boat, deck and cabin — not just what’s left.
Licensed Egyptologists
Every shore excursion is led by a government-licensed Egyptologist — the temples come alive, not a script read aloud.
Private & tailor-made
Your cruise, your dates, your pace — combined with Cairo, Abu Simbel or the Red Sea into one seamless trip.
Same-day answers
Send us your dates on WhatsApp and our local team confirms current rates and cabin space — usually within hours.
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Nile cruise FAQ
How many nights is a Nile cruise?
Most Luxor–Aswan sailings are 3 or 4 nights. Three-night cruises typically run Aswan to Luxor; four-night cruises the reverse. Dahabiyas often run 4–5 nights, and we can combine either into a longer Cairo-and-cruise itinerary.
What’s included on board?
Full-board meals, your cabin, and — with EZ Tour Egypt — a licensed Egyptologist for the guided temple visits. Entrance tickets, drinks and optional extras such as the hot-air balloon over Luxor are quoted separately so you only pay for what you want.
What’s the difference between a cruise ship and a dahabiya?
A cruise ship is a large five-star vessel with 50–80 cabins, pools and multiple decks. A dahabiya is a small wind-powered sailboat with only a handful of cabins that moors at quiet islands the big ships pass — far more intimate, ideal for couples and small groups.
When is the best time for a Nile cruise?
October to April is peak season — warm days, cool evenings and the busiest temples. Summer (May–September) is hotter but noticeably cheaper and quieter. We price every season transparently so you can pick the right balance.
How do I book and pay?
Send us your travel dates and preferred cruise style on WhatsApp; we confirm current availability and the exact price, then you secure your cabins. No payment is taken until availability is confirmed.
Let’s find your Nile cruise
Tell us your dates and the style you’re after — luxury, dahabiya or value — and our local team will match you to the right ship at the right price, usually the same day.
Plan My Nile CruiseLooking for the Holy Family route instead?
Every cruise above sails the southern Nile between Luxor and Aswan, visiting pharaonic temples. We also run a 5-day cruise north of that — from Cairo through Beni Suef, Minya and Assiut — calling at the monasteries on the Holy Family's traditional route. Four nights on board, full board, from US$ 625 per person.
