15 Aswan Sailing Tours to Get on the Water

1.4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $306Our pick

Spend three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, and Karnak. English-speaking guides may include Michael, Khaled, or Talaat Abdo. Meals and transfers are included, but entrance fees, drinks, Wi-Fi, and tipping cost extra.

“Talaat Abdo is a professional tour guide, informative, very good communication skills, interact well with guests. We are so happy during the special trip and gained amazing experience.”

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2.Sailing Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · from $328

Sail from Aswan to Luxor for two nights aboard a Nile cruise with meals, an Egyptologist, transfers, and visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu. You will see Nubian villages, ride a horse carriage to Horus Temple, pass the Esna lock, and reach Luxor around 7 p.m. Ships vary, so confirm the boat, cabin, timing, and entrance fees before booking.

“All of the staff were wonderful. It was a treat to have our own guide for the trip and he was excellent. A very comfortable ride. Our celiac passenger was also well cared for”

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3.4-Days Aswan sails Nile Cruise Luxor &Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $257

Spend three nights aboard a full-board 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. English-speaking guides such as Mike and Khaled lead the sightseeing. Sleeper trains, transfers, meals, and an optional Luxor hot-air balloon complete the trip.

“Great experience. The boat is good, meals great, and the the tour guide Khaled super, very unknowledgeable, he manges our interest with the whole group! Being in the Nile is a leaving experience!”

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4.4-Days Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor &Abu Simbel. Balloon tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $257Top rated

Spend three nights on a full-board Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor and Abu Simbel. Guides such as Khaled El Saadi and Talaat Abdo are praised for clear explanations and practical help. Check carefully if the balloon ride is included, since it is not detailed in the daily plan.

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5.Aswan Private Felucca Ride: Sail Around Elephantine Island.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $13Best value

Spend about an hour on a private felucca around Elephantine Island, with views of Aswan and Kitchener’s Island Botanical Gardens. An English or Arabic guide, boat fees, water, and hotel or cruise pickup are included. Ask ahead about the garden stop and pickup surcharges for outlying islands or the airport.

“The guide was really great, and they also gave us a tour of the islands. Traveling with the wind was really nice and we had a comfortable time.”

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6.Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor: Sail the best temples in Egypt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $500

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a four-night Nile cruise with pickup, meals, temple visits, and transfers at both ends. You will see Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Mohamed Gaber, also known as Moha, may guide the visits, with Spanish-language explanations available.

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7.4-Days Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor &Abu Simbel. Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $257

Spend three nights on a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. An English-speaking Egyptologist guides the sightseeing, while an optional sunrise balloon ride adds a memorable view over Luxor. Entrance fees, drinks, Wi-Fi, and tips cost extra.

“My sister and I traveled by ourselves and we felt completely safe. The guide Michael was excellent and I could tell that he really enjoyed his work. He was always pleasant and patient with the entire group. He welcomed questions, kept us on schedule, and made sure we weRead more”

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8.Sailing Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor includes tours for 3 nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $324

Spend three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with an Egyptologist guide, full-board meals, and visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and Karnak. Pickup is available from Aswan hotels, the airport, or train station, with final drop-off in Luxor.

“Ramsy our tour guide made this whole trip. His care and consideration for us was above and beyond that which we had expected. The boat was extremely clean and well run, the staff were all friendly and helpful, all in all a very pleasant experience and one which our youngest member of our group Lily age 7, I am sure will remember for a very long time.”

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9.Private 1-Hour Felucca Sailing and Botanical Garden In Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $25

You’ll ride a traditional felucca around Elephantine Island, spend about 30 minutes at Aswan Botanical Garden, and return by car to your hotel or Nile cruise. The private format suits couples, families, and small groups. Confirm the pickup point, guide language, motorboat use, and garden entrance cost before sailing.

“Seeing the botanical garden and enjoying of a nice sunset at the 4 pm sailing , and all its beautiful surroundings”

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10.Sail Through Time:Unforgettable Felucca Ride on the Nile in Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $25

Spend about 90 minutes aboard a private felucca, a traditional wind-powered Nile sailboat, with pickup and drop-off at central Aswan hotels or the cruise port. Expect calm river views, personal service, and possibly Nubian music. The botanical garden is not included, and outlying hotels cost extra.

“Beautiful, peaceful views. We really enjoyed our sunset sailing trip. The guide was on time and communicated well. It was also a good value for the money.”

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11.Sailing Nile cruise from Aswan for 2 nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $298

Sail from Aswan to Luxor for two nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise. You’ll see Aswan’s islands, Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, the Esna lock, and Luxor. Meals, transfers, a guide, horse-and-carriage transport, and a cruise party are included. Guide support may vary by language and group.

“a cruise with a lot of charm and charm, however some employees think exclusively about grogeta, other than that, good cleaning and good food”

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12.2 Night Sailing Nile Cruise Including Highlights Tours In Luxor From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $450

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with meals, a private group, an Egyptology guide, Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, carriage transport, Luxor’s East and West Banks, and a sunrise hot-air balloon flight. The $450 price is attractive for the sightseeing included, but confirm the ship, entrance fees, and departure details before paying.

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13.Enjoy Sailing Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor For 2 nights With Luxor Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $579

Spend two nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with an Egyptologist guide, meals, a horse-carriage ride to Edfu Temple, and visits to Kom Ombo, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak. Entrance fees are extra.

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14.Amazing Sailing Nile Cruise From Aswan For 2 Nights 3 Days Including Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $450

Spend two nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu before a busy final day in Luxor. You get an Egyptology guide, meals, transfers, horse carriage, and a hot-air-balloon trip. The staff member Ammro receives special praise, but confirm balloon timing and entrance fees before departure.

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15.Amazing Sailing Nile cruise from Aswan for 3 Nights + Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $671

Spend three nights sailing from Aswan to Luxor on a full-board 5-star Nile cruise. You’ll visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, then rise before dawn for a hot-air balloon flight. Hotel, airport, and station transfers are included.

“Tutto perfetto a partire dalla guida Ahmed, una bellissima persona, il cibo, la magia della crocera, la pulizia, la vista dalla camera, il gruppo, lo staff sempre gentile e sorridente... Tutto ciò ha reso unica questa fantastica esperienza che ha superRead more”

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