Sailing the Nile: 15 Egyptian Trips Compared

1.Amazing Sunset sailing by Felucca in Luxor -2 Hours (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · from $17Our pick

Sail the Nile beside Luxor for about two hours on a private felucca, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and Egyptian tea included. Your guide and crew handle the practical details while you watch Luxor Temple, both riverbanks, and the sunset from the water. Staff members named in guest feedback include Salah, Mustafa, Ahmed, Mahmoud, and Captain Sayed.

“This sunset cruise was a perfect way to end a busy day. From the moment we were picked up from our hotel, the experience was wonderful! The driver and the crew of the boat were extremely nice and helpful and the time on the Nile was peaceful and relaxing.”

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

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

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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3.Mahmya Island: Red Sea Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 169 reviews · 7h 30m · from $95

Sail about an hour from Mahmya Beach to the southern tip of Giftun Island. Swim, snorkel, relax under a palm pergola, and enjoy an open buffet with soft drinks and water. The trip includes gear, towels, shade, floats, and beach games. Dolphins may appear during the crossing, while Mohamed and the crew help keep the day running smoothly.

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4.Felucca Sailing trip on the Nile in Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · from $10Best value

Spend about two hours traveling from your Cairo hotel to the Nile and sailing for roughly one hour on a traditional felucca. Guides such as Fero, Ahmed, Mostafa, and Osama have helped make the trip personal with photos and local commentary. Choose it for a quiet sunset outing, but confirm if a motorized boat is available when winds are weak.

“Firo and Salah made this experience unforgettable!!!!! I recommend it if you want to spend a nice chill afternoon”

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5.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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6.Sharm El Sheikh: Day sail to White island and Ras Mohamed

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 136 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $31

You’ll sail from Watanya Marina to Ras Mohamed National Park, stopping twice to snorkel at sites such as Shark Reef or Yolanda Reef, then visit White Island if tides allow. Expect a clean yacht, buffet lunch, waiter service, and guides such as Ismail, Abdullah, Mustafa, or Mohammed Fayad. Hotel pickup, gear, and marina fees may cost extra.

“excellent excursion : Amazing view, location Are great, staff member are really kind and very helpful. i recommand this excursion!!!!!”

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7.Hurghada Pirates sailing boat to Orange bay & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $78

Cruise from Hurghada aboard a twin-masted wooden pirate ship, with air-conditioned salons, a large sun deck, two guided snorkeling stops, and time at Orange Bay. The trip includes hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, taxes, and a buffet with seafood, chicken, rice, salads, and fruit. Family activities help keep children busy between stops.

“Sailing boat was beautiful! Staff amazing. Nothing go wrong and snorkeling area was magic! Everything perfect!”

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8.4-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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9.Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan: Sail the best temples in Egypt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $625

Sail from Luxor to Aswan for four nights aboard a Nile cruise, visiting Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. Mohamed Gaber, also called Moha, may guide the visits, adding clear explanations and lively storytelling. Pickup, meals, entrance tickets, and Aswan transfer are included.

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10.Coptic Cairo, Mosques , sailing on Nile and Bazaar Private Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $39

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide visiting Al-Hakim, Ibn Tulun, Coptic Cairo, Khan el-Khalili, and Moez Street. You’ll climb Ibn Tulun’s minaret, see the Hanging Church and Abu Serga crypt, eat koshary at Abu Tarek, and sail the Nile by felucca. English guidance is available, while French service should be confirmed.

“Super visite avec un excellent guide, Loaai, très avenant. On était ravie. Le guide ne parlait pas français (pas de guide français disponible pour cette visite) donc on a dû se débrouiller avec l'anglais. Il a parlé lentement et calmement avec un Read more”

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

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

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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12.Private Sailing Traditional Egyptian Boat in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $12

Join Tamer and his crew for a private 1 to 1.5-hour sail on Luxor’s Nile. You’ll pass fields on the east and west banks, watch for ibis and kingfishers, enjoy snacks, soft drinks, tea or coffee, and hear Egyptian drum music aboard the boat.

“I had an amazing trip. I would recommend to anyone visiting Luxor to take a trip with Tamer and his crew. They couldn’t do enough for me and the memories I have come away with will last a lifetime. I will definitely be taking a trip on the Nile Angel again”

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13.Private Day Tour To Luxor from Cairo by Plane,Tours,Sailing Felucca,Camel&Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $422

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, then explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and both banks of the Nile with a private Egyptologist guide. You will also sail a felucca, eat lunch on or near Banana Island, ride a camel, and return to Cairo the same day. Guides may include Hatem, Ahmad, Ghada, or Sabry.

“Quite well organized but hectic tour.Be prepared for an exhausting looooong day....getting up at 2 and be on your toes till 1 pm in night ( by the time you are back in hotel)....is quite exhausting......but fully packed with breathtaking views and histoRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $13

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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15.1 -Hour Sailing Egyptian felucca ride on the Nile in Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $10

You’ll ride the Nile near Giza on a traditional felucca for about one hour, with private hotel transfers, a local guide, bottled water, and a snack bag. Sunset is the best time to book. Ask in advance whether your boat will sail or use a motor, since some departures have operated without a sail.

“Very nice with a quiet and slow experience in busy Cairo. The sailor was very experienced and the guide funny and knowledgeable.”

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