Nile Tours & Things to Do 2026
The river that built Egypt — felucca sails, sunset views, and multi-day cruises between Luxor and Aswan.
Every temple, every city, every field of Egypt owes its existence to the Nile. Sailing it — even for an hour at sunset — is one of the most quietly moving things you can do in the country.
Available Trips
Nile Kayaking Tour
Paddle a calm stretch of the Nile past riverside villages and green islands.
From
$28
Nile Houseboat Overnight Stay
A night aboard a moored traditional houseboat on the Nile, dinner included.
From
$75
Luxor to Aswan 5-Day Nile Cruise
The standard Nile cruise length between our 4-day and 7-day options, with a full leisure day at Kom Ombo.
From
$720
Nile Sailing Photography Workshop
A felucca sail timed for golden hour, guided by a local photographer.
From
$30
Nile Fishing Excursion
A relaxed morning of Nile perch fishing from a traditional boat.
From
$32
Aswan to Luxor 3-Night Nile Cruise
The classic Nile cruise in reverse — embark in Aswan and sail north to Luxor.
From
$480
Luxor to Aswan 7-Day Deluxe Nile Cruise
A longer, more leisurely deluxe cruise between Luxor and Aswan with extra time at each temple.
From
$980
Cairo Nile Felucca Daytime Sail
A relaxed midday felucca sail past Zamalek and Rhoda Island in Cairo.
From
$18
Luxor to Aswan 4-Day Nile Cruise
Sail between Luxor and Aswan with temple stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way.
From
$620
Nile Felucca Sunset Sail
A quiet, traditional sailboat ride on the Nile as the sun goes down.
From
$20
Why Visit Nile?
- Sail a felucca at sunset
- Take a multi-day cruise between Luxor and Aswan
- Visit riverside temples accessible only by boat
Travel Tips
- Cruise cabins on the Nile-facing side are worth the small upgrade
- Felucca sails depend on wind — mornings and late afternoons are most reliable