Aswan & Luxor
Al Hambra Nile Cruise
A benchmark in Nile luxury with expansive suites and elevated elegance. Exclusive comfort, indulgent spa experiences,…
From$791per person
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Lowest fares · Private sightseeing · Since 1974
Budget Nile Cruises From $790 per Person
The lowest-priced ways to cruise between Luxor and Aswan, from $790 per person, with private sightseeing and full board included.
- 8
- Journeys to choose from
- 4–10
- Days
- $790
- Starting price per person
- 1974
- Family-run since
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Budget Nile Cruises and Packages
Our lowest-priced cruises and Cairo and Nile cruise packages, each with private guided sightseeing.
Aswan & Luxor
Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
A modern five-star Nile cruise blending vibrant culture with refined comfort. Elegant cabins, lively experiences, and…
From$790per person
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Aswan & Luxor
Renaissance Nile Cruise View Gallery
A contemporary five-star Nile cruise blending style and comfort. Elegant cabins and scenic journeys between Luxor…
From$790per person
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Cairo & Nile Cruise
PTAH
9-day Egypt Budget Tour to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan with Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and guided sightseeing.
From$1,145per person
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Cairo, Aswan & Luxor
CHEOPS
10-day Egypt Budget Tour to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel with pyramids, Nile temples, and…
From$1,080per person
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Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Alexandria
Cleopatra
Private 10-day Egypt tour through Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Alexandria, including a three-night Nile cruise, expert…
From$1,190per person
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Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada
HAPI
10-day budget tour covering Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada
From$1,220per person
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Cairo, Nile Cruise
RA
8-day budget holiday covering Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
From$915per person
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- Five-star shipsEven at our lowest fares.
- Private sightseeingYour own guide at each temple.
- Published pricesFrom $790 per person.
- Support on WhatsAppOur Cairo team throughout your trip.
The guide
Cruising the Nile on a Budget
A budget Nile cruise does not have to mean a basic boat. The most affordable way to cruise between Luxor and Aswan with us is on a five-star deluxe ship, from $790 per person in a triple cabin or $860 in a double for three nights, with full board, private sightseeing, an English-speaking guide and transfers included. If you also want Cairo and the Pyramids, our budget Cairo and Nile cruise packages travel south by sleeper train to keep the price down.
This page shows the lowest-priced ways to cruise the Nile with us, what you give up compared with more expensive ships, and how to bring the cost down further.
The Cheapest Ways to Cruise the Nile With Us
| Option | What it includes | From, per person |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe cruise, 3 nights | Aswan to Luxor, full board, private sightseeing | $790 triple, $860 double |
| Deluxe cruise, 4 nights | Luxor to Aswan, full board, private sightseeing | $934 triple, $1,012 double |
| Ptah, 9 days | Cairo, sleeper train, 4-night cruise on the La Sara | $1,250 double |
| Cheops, 10 days | As Ptah, plus Abu Simbel | $1,260 double |
| Cleopatra, 10 days | Cairo, Alexandria, sleeper train, 3-night cruise | $1,360 double |
| HAPI, 10 days | Cairo, 3-night cruise, two nights in Hurghada | $1,410 double |
Fares are our published rates from September or October to April. Package prices from May to September are lower again: Ptah, for example, costs $1,200 in a double room in summer.
What You Get on a Lower-Priced Cruise
The route, the temples and the sightseeing are the same on every Nile cruise: Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. On our budget options you still get:
- A five-star cabin with a private bathroom and air conditioning
- Full board on the ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Private sightseeing with an English-speaking guide, rather than a large ship group
- Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary on our packages
- Transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
What you give up
- Suites and balconies. Most budget-priced cabins have a large window rather than a balcony.
- Smaller guest numbers. The lower-priced ships carry more passengers than the luxury boats.
- Spa and fine dining. These belong to the luxury ships.
- Flights. Budget packages use the overnight sleeper train between Cairo and the Nile Valley.
For a step up without luxury prices, see our ultra deluxe cruises, from $990 per person for three nights.
How to Pay Less for a Nile Cruise
- Share a triple cabin. On most deluxe ships three travelers sharing pay $790 each for three nights instead of $860.
- Choose four nights. The fourth night adds only about $150 per person, so the cost per night falls.
- Travel in summer. Package prices from May to September are lower, and early starts keep the heat manageable.
- Take the sleeper train. It replaces both a hotel night and a domestic flight between Cairo and Luxor or Aswan.
- Avoid the peak weeks. Christmas, New Year and Easter are the busiest and most expensive times to sail.
Our guide to the best time for a Nile cruise explains the seasons, and the Luxor to Aswan cruise guide shows each day of the route.
Budget Cruise or Budget Land Tour?
If a cruise is not essential, a land-based trip can cost even less. Anubis covers Cairo and Luxor in six days by sleeper train from $860 per person in a double room. A cruise, though, is the easiest way to see Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan without extra transfers, and meals on board are included. Compare all our budget Egypt tours to decide.
Why Book Your Nile Cruise With Delta Tours Egypt
We are a family-run operator based in Cairo, arranging travel in Egypt since 1974. Our fares are published on every page, the sightseeing is private even on our lowest-priced options, and our team stays reachable on WhatsApp throughout your trip. See all our Nile cruises, or ask us for a tailor-made itinerary within your budget.
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FAQ
Budget Nile Cruises: Your Questions Answered
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Chat on WhatsApp+20 109 002 1560What is the cheapest Nile cruise you offer?
Our lowest fares are on five-star deluxe ships: $790 per person in a triple cabin or $860 in a double for a three-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor, including full board, private sightseeing with a guide and transfers.
Are budget Nile cruises five-star?
Yes. Our lowest-priced cruises use five-star deluxe ships, and the budget Cairo and Nile cruise packages use the five-star La Sara. What you give up compared with luxury ships is space, suites and smaller guest numbers, not the sightseeing.
How much is a cheap Cairo and Nile cruise package?
Our nine-day Ptah package, with Cairo, the sleeper train and a four-night cruise, costs from $1,250 per person in a double room from October to April, and from $1,200 from May to September.
Is sightseeing included on a budget Nile cruise?
Yes. Private sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan with an English-speaking guide is included on our cruises and packages, as listed in each itinerary.
Is a three-night or four-night cruise better value?
The four-night cruise costs about $150 more per person but works out cheaper per night, and it adds a slower pace and the passage through the Esna lock.
When are Nile cruises cheapest?
From May to September our package prices are lower. Christmas, New Year and Easter are the most expensive and busiest weeks.
Can I save money by sharing a cabin?
Yes. On most of our deluxe ships, three travelers sharing a triple cabin pay $790 each for three nights, against $860 each in a double cabin.
How do budget packages travel from Cairo to the Nile?
By the overnight first-class sleeper train, with dinner and breakfast on board. It saves a hotel night and the cost of a domestic flight.
What is not included in a budget Nile cruise?
International flights, your Egypt visa, drinks, optional tours such as Abu Simbel or a balloon flight, and tips for the crew and guide.
Can I upgrade a budget package to a better ship?
Yes. We can swap the cruise for an ultra deluxe or luxury ship, or replace the train with flights, and quote the difference.
Read before you go
Plan Your Nile Cruise
Travel guideEgypt’s Nile River Cruise – Best Time to Go
Travel guideNile Cruise Luxor–Aswan: Complete 2026 / 2027 Guide
Travel guideEdfu Temple: Enter the Sacred World of Horus
Travel guideKom Ombo Temple: Where Crocodile and Falcon Meet
Travel guidePhilae Temple: The Island Sanctuary That Rose Again
Travel guideValley of the Kings: Inside Egypt’s Royal Afterlife
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