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3 nights · dahabiya
Luxury dahabiya sailing cruise
★ 4.8 (63 reviews)
The best-reviewed boat on the route, with Gebel el-Silsila and a village visit.
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Luxury Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor – what “luxury” really buys
No luxury ship is sold by name for this route on GetYourGuide. Luxury here means a dahabiya, from $900 per person, or the luxury-ship category of a standard cruise, which usually costs one and a half to three times the standard ship.
Updated Nov 2026 · Prices checked Nov 2026 · per person, two sharing
Best rated on the river
Luxury dahabiya sailing cruise
★ 4.8 (63 reviews) · 3 nights
All mealsincluded
Hot drinksincluded
Entry feesnot included
from $1,100Check dates
Which kind of luxury?
A small sailing boat with all meals
Quiet, few cabins and extra stops; one class of boat, no upgrade to choose.
3 boats · from $900
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For a luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, choose a dahabiya ($900 to $2,100 per person) or the luxury-ship category of a 3-night cruise ($1,153 to $2,000 in summer). The route and temples stay the same; the boat, the cabin and the group size change.
- 4.8
top-rated dahabiya - 1.5–3×
luxury vs standard ship - 0
ships named in advance - $2,000
top price, private guide
Six ways to do it in style
Best luxury Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor
Three dahabiyas and three ship cruises with a luxury-ship option. The prices below are for the luxury version of each; the dahabiyas have only one class.
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Boutique
2 nights · dahabiya
2-night boutique dahabiya
★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
Engine-free, about 32 guests, Wi-Fi and laundry on board.
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from $900
New
3 nights · dahabiya
4-day luxury dahabiya
New, no reviews yet
The same itinerary as the top-rated boat on a new listing.
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from $2,100
Luxury ship, small group
3 nights · ship
Small-group cruise with Abu Simbel and balloon
★ 4.6 (76 reviews)
Luxury ship category with Abu Simbel and the balloon included.
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luxury from $1,153
Luxury ship, private guide
3 nights · ship
Private-guide cruise with balloon
★ 4.2 (261 reviews)
Luxury ship plus your own guide and car on shore.
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luxury from $2,000
Luxury ship, 2 nights
2 nights · ship
3-day private cruise with balloon
★ 4.3 (658 reviews)
A shorter private tour on the luxury ship, with Abu Simbel and the balloon.
Private tourAbu SimbelBalloon
luxury from $1,800
Same route, better ship
Luxury 4 day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor
On the ship cruises, “luxury” is a category you pick at checkout. The itinerary, the guide and the temples stay exactly the same; you get a higher-class ship with better cabins, decks and dining. The operator assigns the ship, and none is named before you book.
The step up is steep: on the small-group cruise the luxury ship costs $1,153 in summer against $686 for the standard one, and on the private-guide cruise $2,000 against $643.
Ship and felucca near Aswan
Hatshepsut, Luxor
KarnakSame temples on every category; only the ship changes.
Standard and luxury ship, summer departure
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Small-group cruise with Abu Simbel and balloon
★ 4.6 (76 reviews) · 3 nights · Abu Simbel and balloon included
On GetYourGuide you pick the ship category in the booking step; the itinerary stays the same.
Source: GetYourGuide checkout, per person for two · Nov 2026
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Luxury without the crowd
Luxury dahabiya Nile cruise
A dahabiya is the most private way to sail from Aswan: a wooden boat with a handful of cabins, meals served on deck and stops at Gebel el-Silsila and a village that the big ships skip. It is luxury of space and quiet rather than of pools and spas.
Meals on deck
The covered loungeUnder sailThe top-rated boat costs $1,100 per person for three nights with all meals, water and hot drinks, the guide and the transfers. A newer listing with the same itinerary costs $2,100 and has no reviews yet; the 2-night boutique boat costs $900 and states room for about 32 guests.
“The experience on the dahabiya was a highlight of our trip to Egypt. The staff made us feel so comfortable and the relaxing view over the Nile was incredibly idyllic.”Patricia, United Kingdom · luxury dahabiya sailing cruise
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A private guide on a luxury cruise
Two cruises give you a private guide and car for every visit on shore while the ship itself stays shared. On the 3-night cruise with the balloon, the luxury ship with a private guide is the most expensive option on this route at $2,000 per person; the 2-night version costs $1,800.
A private guide changes the pace, not the sights: you start when you like and skip the group shuffle at each temple. Guests rate these guides 4.4 and 4.5 out of 5.
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Mövenpick, Le Fayan, Steigenberger: can you book them here?
Not for this route on GetYourGuide. The Aswan to Luxor cruises sell a ship category, not a named ship, and the operator assigns the ship. The only cruises that name their ship sail the other way, from Luxor to Aswan, and even they say “or similar”.
Mövenpick
Not sold by name for Aswan to Luxor on GetYourGuide.
Le Fayan Suites
Not sold by name for Aswan to Luxor on GetYourGuide.
Steigenberger
Not sold by name for Aswan to Luxor on GetYourGuide.
Named ships, Luxor to Aswan
Radamis II and Princess Sarah, both “or similar”.
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What guests say about the luxury options
★★★★★
“We had an absolutely incredible experience aboard the Dahabiya Prince Anoush - it truly was a dream trip from start to finish.”
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★★★★★
“Beautiful boat and amazing staff, lovely cruise and nice food.”
2-night boutique dahabiya →
★★★★★
“A wonderful French speaking guide in Aswan. The itinerary was perfectly organized, full of discoveries and memorable moments.”
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Luxury Nile cruise from Aswan, questions travellers ask
What is the best luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor?
By guest rating, the luxury dahabiya sailing cruise: 4.8 from 63 reviews, from $1,100 per person for three nights with all meals.
Can I book a Mövenpick Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor here?
Not by name. The Aswan to Luxor cruises on GetYourGuide sell a ship category, and the operator assigns the ship.
Can I book Le Fayan Suites or a Steigenberger ship?
Not by name for this route on GetYourGuide. The only cruises naming a ship sail from Luxor to Aswan, and both say “or similar”.
What does the luxury ship option include?
The same itinerary, guide and inclusions as the standard ship, on a higher-class ship with better cabins and dining.
Is a luxury Nile cruise worth the extra cost?
If comfort on board matters most, yes; the temples are the same. For the quietest trip, a dahabiya often costs less than the luxury ship.
Are drinks included on a luxury cruise?
Water and hot drinks are included on the dahabiyas; alcohol is extra. On ships, drinks are usually extra in every category.
Can I have a private guide on a luxury cruise?
Yes. Two cruises combine a private guide and car with a luxury-ship option, from $1,800 per person.
Comparing comfort and price?
See every option side by side.