8 Luxor Sailing Tours for the Logbook

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.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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3.Private Sailing Traditional Egyptian Boat in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $12Best value

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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4.Felucca in Luxor Amazing Sunset sailing {Private} 2 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $17

You’ll cruise the Nile on a private white-sailed felucca from Luxor, with hotel pickup, mineral water, Egyptian tea, and a stop at Banana Island for fresh fruit. A guide shares views of the West Bank, farmers, animals, and river life. The trip is sold as two hours, though the program describes roughly three hours.

“Friendly guides and no pressures to buy anything additional. Relaxing experience across the Nile with tea and the sunset.”

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5.Amazing Sailing Nile cruise from Luxor for 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $450

Spend two nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with meals, cabin, transfers, an Egyptologist guide, and a horse-and-carriage ride to Edfu. You’ll see Luxor’s West and East Banks, sail past rural Egypt, visit Kom Ombo, and make an early Abu Simbel trip. Guide Ramzy is sometimes assigned.

“Cruising the Nile is fantastic, tours were interesting on the way. This ship had 95% local tourists, so not super easy to connect. Food was surprisingly good, the staff was absolutely lovely. It clearly is not 5 stars as the boat is a little run down but loved the experience and would recommend”

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6.Sail into Splendor: Luxor’s Majestic Motor Boat Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $15

Spend about two hours on a private motor boat along the Nile in Luxor. Mido meets you by the water, with pickup offered, free bottled water and other drinks, and friendly help throughout. Expect views of Luxor Temple, Karnak, the mountains, farmers, and both riverbanks, with sunset cruises and night rides available.

“Mido was very kind and friendly, reaching out immediately to ask if we wanted to boat by sail or motor. He met us right on the water in front of our hotel and provided yummy snacks, drinks, and great conversation, as well as a small crew of expRead more”

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7.Felucca Sailing Boat, Visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $83

Spend six hours exploring Karnak and Luxor temples with a licensed Egyptologist, then sail the Nile by felucca for two hours. Your private group gets hotel or port pickup, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and the freedom to request a sunset sailing time through the tour coordinator. The price is $83 per person.

“The best tour we had during our trip to Luxor! The good: • Very knowledgeable and nice tour guide. Great English, borderline American • Very clean and good car for pickup and drop off • Constant communication from the tour provider, Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $13

You’ll be picked up from your Luxor hotel, Nile cruise, or apartment and taken to a private felucca. Settle in for up to two hours on the Nile at sunset, with tea, bottled water, views of Luxor Temple, and the city on both banks. Young sailors may add fruit, snacks, hot drinks, songs, and percussion.

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