The typical Nile river cruise usually takes 4 days 3 nights to sail downstream from Aswan to Luxor, with stopovers at Edfu and Kom Ombo, or sails in a reversed route for 5 days 4 nights, including the same sightseeing tours.

There are also some long cruises such as 6-8 days between Aswan and Luxor, 12-day from Cairo to Luxor and 15-day from Cairo to Aswan, which allow you more relaxing and peaceful time on board. Besides, the Lake Nasser cruise between Aswan and Abu Simbel takes 4-5 days.

The major difference is the time that you stay on the ship. No matter you choose a 4-5 day cruise tour or a week-long itinerary, the usual highlights are the same, such as:

Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple, Abu Simbel
Kom Ombo: Kom Ombo Temple (Temple of Sobek & Hareoris)
Edfu: Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus)
Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple

The longer Nile cruises will add some extra stops for excursions or dock extra nights in Aswan and Luxor, which will allow you to spend more time on the cruise. If you just have limited time for a highlight tour of Egypt, the four to five days' cruises are the best. While if you prefer a leisurely holiday on the cruise, our longer luxury Nile River cruise will provide a lifetime memory.

There are over a hundred cruise ships sailing on the Nile River. In our search plate, you can easily search for the suitable ships just fill in the From/To cities and the boarding date. Or just leave it to our professional consultants, as we have the best choices through our field investigations and numerous former guests' feedback. Our team knows what a real luxury criterion is, what the best value is, and how to save money for our valued guests.

Taking a trip in a tropical country, you will never go wrong to pack the bug spray, sun block, sunglasses and a hat. Light sport shoes are also necessary as some roads of the ancient heritage sites are not very flat. The anti-diarrhea is suggested just in case. If there are still some space, you can bring a small flashlight, a binocular and a hand fan for the Nile Cruise tour.

The Dahabiya is a sailing boat which relies on wind power. Most Dahabiya boats have two sails but no engines except for a generator used for making electricity. Usually one Dahabiya only has four to ten cabins equipped with modern bathroom, Wi-Fi, air-conditioner and etc. Sailing on a Dahabiya Nile Cruise is a relaxing and classic way to see the Nile, which will stop at some quiet islands instead of the crowded cities, enabling you to explore some unique temples, monuments, and visit local idyllic villages.