Cruise Frog guide
Cruises from Luxor, Egypt
Luxor is the start of most Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan.
Things to do in Luxor, Egypt
- Karnak and Luxor templesGo to Karnak early, and to Luxor Temple when it is lit at night.
- Valley of the KingsThe royal tombs on the West Bank, including Tutankhamun's.
- Hot-air balloonAt sunrise over the temples of the West Bank.
When to go
- Jan: high season
- Feb: high season
- Mar: high season
- Apr: shoulder season
- May: shoulder season
- Jun: low season
- Jul: low season
- Aug: low season
- Sep: shoulder season
- Oct: shoulder season
- Nov: high season
- Dec: high season
The cool winter months are high season; summer is extremely hot.
Flying in and getting to the ship
Easy transferNile ships moor along the Corniche, about 10 km from Luxor International, 15 to 20 minutes by car. Most passengers connect through Cairo. River lines usually include or sell a transfer from the airport to the ship; book it with the cruise, since river moorings can change with water levels.
Rental cars: Not available to tourists in practice; use the line's transfer or a hired driver.
The airport for Luxor, Egypt is Luxor International Airport (LXR). Lounge Frog has no open lounges on record there.
Ships sailing from Luxor, Egypt
4.2 ★AmaWaterwaysAmaDahlia2021 · 72 guests · NileAmaDahlia was AmaWaterways' first ship in Egypt, joining the Nile in September 2021. The 72-meter ship carries 72 guests in 36 staterooms, 16 of them suites with step-out…4.2 ★AmaWaterwaysAmaLilia2024 · 82 guests · NileAmaLilia is AmaWaterways' second Nile ship, announced in 2022 as a sister of AmaDahlia and sailing since April 2024. The 72-meter ship carries 82 guests in 41 staterooms, 13 of…
4.0 ★Uniworld Boutique River CruisesRiver Tosca2009 · 82 guests · NileRiver Tosca is an all-suite Nile cruise ship for 82 guests, 236 feet (72 m) long, built in 2009 and chartered by Uniworld. All 41 suites have French balconies, and the decor…4.0 ★Uniworld Boutique River CruisesS.S. Sphinx2021 · 84 guests · NileS.S. Sphinx is an 84-guest Nile cruise ship, 236 feet (72 m) long, that made its debut on the river in 2021 under Uniworld's Super Ship banner. It has 42 suites, all with French…4.0 ★Viking River CruisesViking Amun2025 · 82 guests · NileViking Amun is an 82-guest Nile ship of the Osiris class, built, owned and operated by Viking, and it entered service in 2025. It is named for Amun, king of the gods in ancient…4.0 ★Viking River CruisesViking Aton2023 · 82 guests · NileViking Aton is an 82-guest Nile ship of the Osiris class, built, owned and operated by Viking, and it entered service in 2023. It is named for an ancient Egyptian sun god. For…4.0 ★Viking River CruisesViking Hathor2024 · 82 guests · NileViking Hathor is an 82-guest Nile ship of the Osiris class, built, owned and operated by Viking, and it entered service in 2024. Its namesake is Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of…
4.0 ★Viking River CruisesViking Osiris2022 · 82 guests · NileViking Osiris is an 82-guest Nile ship of the Osiris class, built, owned and operated by Viking, and it entered service in 2022. Its namesake is Osiris, Egyptian god of the…4.0 ★Viking River CruisesViking Ptah2026 · 82 guests · NileViking Ptah is an 82-guest Nile ship of the Osiris class, built, owned and operated by Viking, and it entered service in 2026. Ptah, its namesake, is one of the oldest Egyptian…4.0 ★Viking River CruisesViking Sobek2024 · 82 guests · NileViking Sobek is an 82-guest Nile ship of the Osiris class, built, owned and operated by Viking, and it entered service in 2024. Sobek, the namesake, is the crocodile god of…4.0 ★Viking River CruisesViking Thoth2025 · 82 guests · NileViking Thoth is an 82-guest Nile ship of the Osiris class, built, owned and operated by Viking, and it entered service in 2025. Thoth, its namesake, is the Egyptian god of…3.8 ★Viking River CruisesMS Antares62 guests · NileMS Antares is a classic-style Nile ship for 62 guests, owned and operated by Viking and last refurbished in 2018. The star Antares, its namesake, was linked with the Egyptian…
3.8 ★Viking River CruisesViking Ra52 guests · NileViking Ra is a small all-suite Nile ship for 52 guests that Viking owns and operates; the line dates its refurbishment to 2017, and it began sailing for Viking in 2018. Ra, the…Ships that call at Luxor, Egypt
Ships based elsewhere whose Nile sailings regularly stop here. Calls vary by sailing, so check the itinerary.
Quick answers
Which cruise ships sail from Luxor, Egypt?
On Cruise Frog, 13 ships sail from Luxor, Egypt: AmaDahlia (AmaWaterways), AmaLilia (AmaWaterways), River Tosca (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises), S.S. Sphinx (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises), Viking Amun (Viking River Cruises), Viking Aton (Viking River Cruises), Viking Hathor (Viking River Cruises), Viking Osiris (Viking River Cruises), Viking Ptah (Viking River Cruises), Viking Sobek (Viking River Cruises) and 3 more.
Which cruise lines sail from Luxor, Egypt?
AmaWaterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Viking River Cruises sail from Luxor, Egypt.
What is the best-rated ship sailing from Luxor, Egypt?
AmaDahlia (AmaWaterways), at 4.2 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.
Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Luxor, Egypt?
Luxor International Airport (LXR).
Related news about Luxor, Egypt
- Viking named 7 new river ships, and every godparent comes from the travel trade, including its No. 1 seller
At a linked ceremony in Amsterdam, France, Germany and Egypt on Oct. 15, Viking named seven river ships for the Rhine, Main, Danube, Nile and Seine, with travel advisors as godparents.
Ships