Cruising the Nile is the best way to explore the sights, with tour options ranging from short hourly trips to longer multi-day sailings. There are several different Nile cruises available, each of which can complement a wider tour of Egypt if you want to explore beyond the riverbanks. Short Nile cruises lasting up to a few hours depart from Cairo. Alternatively, you can choose a multi-day Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor, or vice versa.
The best cruises in Egypt are undoubtedly the multi-day Nile cruises between Aswan and Luxor, and we will be focusing on these in this guide. Cruises depart from both locations, which are easily accessed from Cairo and Red Sea resorts such as Hurghada or Marsa Alam.The shortest multi-day Nile cruise is a perfect standalone tour of Egypt’s greatest sights. It also makes a great base for longer trips that give you a few extra days to explore Cairo.
