Can you cruise from Cairo to Aswan?

The Long Nile Cruise offers a range of wonderful sights and sounds and operates from Cairo to Aswan (or vice versa). Tel El Amarna, the remains of the desert city of Akhenaten, the tombs of Beni Hassan, Abydos Temple and Dendarah Temple. Our selection of Long Nile cruises operate from February through to October.

Where do Nile River cruises start?

Long Nile Cruises: Enjoy a long sail with long Nile cruises, starting at the capital of Egypt, Cairo, and ending your journey far south at the picturesque city of Aswan.

Can you cruise from Luxor to Cairo?

There are no cruise ships between Cairo and Luxor.

What is the best time of year to do a Nile cruise?

The best time to cruise the Nile river is between October and April. During these months the weather is not too hot, meaning you can get the most out of your day trips to the iconic sights from Luxor to Aswan.

How long is a boat ride from Cairo to Luxor?

From Cairo to Luxor by Nile Cruise Harking back to the early days of Egypt tourism, when European travelers first explored the country by boat, this slow cruise up the Nile River usually takes 12 days (including sightseeing days in both Cairo and Luxor while onboard).

How long does it take to sail down the Nile?

They can be as long as 14 days or as short as 4, but the average boat trip lasts 5 days and begins in Aswan (for a trip north), that is, downriver to Luxor, or vice versa. Passengers can request either direction when they book.

Is Nile River cruise worth it?

A Nile river cruise has to be neither touristy or expensive. Even for budget travelers who prefer a DIY trip, a Nile River cruise is almost always going to be the best option when you consider all of the costs that are incorporated in your trip to Egypt.

How much does it cost for a Nile cruise?

The cheapest 4-day Nile cruises start at US$210. Luxury cruises are more expensive. For a 5-day trip, prices begin at US$310 per person, rising to US$480 for high-luxury cruises. The shortest version of the Nile cruise last 3 days (2 nights) and cost less than US$200.

Can you do a day trip to Luxor from Cairo?

While it might seem rushed, a day trip to Luxor from Cairo by air is entirely possible. We chose to do this because our Egypt travel dates fell on peak season when most Luxor hotels and Nile cruises were already full.

How much is the sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor?

From Cairo to Luxor by Sleeper Train It costs US$80 for a bed in a two-bed cabin or, if you’re a solo traveler and don’t want to share a compartment, US$120 for a single cabin. There is also a seater-only carriage with good-sized seats that can recline. A seater-only ticket costs US$42.