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Luxor Nile Cruises Mersa Alam Travel
A white and turquoise cruise ship sailing along the Nile

Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan

Sail the Nile the Way the Pharaohs Did, With Every Comfort of Today

Three to five nights between Luxor and Aswan aboard our own river ship, with a private Egyptologist at every temple along the way.

Egypt, every morning

Good Morning, Egypt! 🇪🇬

Good morning, Egypt! Good morning to beauty and history! 🇪🇬✨ Between the grandeur of the three pyramids that bear witness to our history, the majestic Citadel in the heart of Cairo, the charm of Aswan and its tranquil Nile, and the joy and vibrant colors of the Nubian village and its kind people, we begin our day with optimism and love for our beautiful country. 🥰❤️ Every picture from these places has a soul and a story that delights the eye and captures the heart at first glance. May your day be as beautiful and bright as the beauty of Egypt.

Discover Egypt
The pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx at sunset, with camels crossing the sand
The Citadel of Cairo in daylight, a visitor walking its courtyard
A felucca under full sail on the tranquil Nile at Aswan
A henna-decorated hand raised against the Nile and palm groves
Aerial view over the West Bank of Luxor and the temple terraces
Breakfast laid out beside a pool with the pyramids rising behind
A lone acacia tree on a pale dune in the White Desert

Itineraries

Luxor tours and Nile cruises

Visit Luxor in a day from Cairo, or sail between Luxor and Aswan, the stretch of river with the greatest concentration of temples in Egypt. Choose the pace that suits you.

White and turquoise Nile cruise ship sailing on the river

7 Nights / 8 Days

Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Luxor

7 Nights / 8 Days Nile Cruise

  • Luxor to Aswan and back · 8 days
  • Hot air balloon and Luxor West Bank
  • Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, High Dam and Abu Simbel

$1,245 per person

Double cabin with blue bedding, towel swans and a wide Nile-view window

4 Nights / 5 Days

Aswan to Luxor

4 Nights / 5 Days Nile Cruise

  • 5 days · Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor
  • Nubian Village and Botanical Garden by motorboat
  • Abu Simbel and hot air balloon: optional extras

$630 per person

Double cabin with pale blue bedding and a Nile-view window

3 Nights / 4 Days

Aswan to Luxor

3 Nights / 4 Days Nile Cruise

  • 4 days · Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor
  • Philae, Edfu and Luxor West Bank
  • Hot air balloon: optional unless confirmed included

$550 per person

Hot air balloons over Luxor at sunrise

45–60 Minutes in the Air

Luxor West Bank

Hot Air Balloon Experience in Luxor

  • Sunrise flight · approximately 45–60 minutes in the air
  • Pickup generally around 4:30 AM–6:00 AM
  • Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Nile views

$100 per person

Ask about these

Tours & excursions

Extra journeys we arrange alongside a cruise, from the Luxor one-day trip and Red Sea coast days to the Samadai Reef dolphin house boat trip. Open either poster to read the full programme.

Luxor one-day trip and Red Sea excursions
Samadai Reef dolphin house boat trip

Programmes, meeting times and prices depend on your sailing dates and the number of travellers. Tell us what you would like to add and we will confirm availability before you book.

The Experience

Life on the river, slowly

The Ship and Cabins

On board

The Ship and Cabins

Explore the supplied cabin photos, including Nile-view windows, writing desks and sitting areas. Confirm the ship, cabin category and facilities available for your selected sailing before booking.

Dining and Egyptian cuisine

At the table

Dining and Egyptian cuisine

Our chef cooks from the markets of Luxor and Esna: molokhia, stuffed pigeon, slow-cooked fatta, grilled Nile perch and warm baladi bread from the ship's own oven. Dinner is served on deck when the evenings are mild.

Sundeck and sunsets

Between temples

Sundeck and sunsets

A shaded pool, deep loungers and an open bar at the stern. Between Edfu and Kom Ombo the river narrows and the desert comes right down to the water. This is where most guests spend the afternoon.

Guided excursions

Ashore

Guided excursions

Visit the temples and historical sites listed in your chosen package, from Philae and Kom Ombo to Edfu and Luxor’s West Bank. Your final sightseeing sequence and timing are confirmed with the cruise operator.

Evening entertainment

After dark

Evening entertainment

A tanoura performance in the lounge, a galabeya night with Nubian musicians, and on quieter evenings, a short talk from your guide about what you will see tomorrow.

Feluccas at sunset near Aswan

"Egypt is the gift of the Nile."

Herodotus, 5th century BC

Google Reviews

In their words

Before you sail

Questions guests ask

Anything else, send us a message on WhatsApp. A real person in Luxor will answer.

Reservations

Reserve your cabin

Tell us when you'd like to sail. We reply within a few hours, usually much sooner, with availability and a confirmed price.

Before you transfer

Payment Information

Please confirm the applicable currency and account details with us before transferring funds.

USD and EUR accounts
Arab African International Bank