RIVER CRUISES · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES

Where to Cruise: the 15 Best 3-Day Experiences Worldwide

22 cruises  ·  from $240 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 3-day experiences worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you board.

From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide - Day 1: Valley of the Kings before the ship
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From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide

From Cairo: 3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights - Day 1: Cairo to Luxor without wasted time
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From Cairo: 3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights

2.3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 71 reviews · 4 days · from $1,300

Review of a four-day Cairo to Aswan Nile cruise with Luxor temples, Abu Simbel, sunrise balloon flight, flights, meals, and guides.

“We are extremely happy to have done this tour. The places that they offered were breathtaking and our guide Khaled was knowledgeable and passionate about Egyptian history. He made us feel safe and I recommend him 100%!! This tour is perfect for people who are adventurous and want to see as much as they can for the time that they have. To enjoy this experience you cannot be afraid to let others take the control for a few days and go with the flow because you will not know too much up front. You’re expected to just show up on time and things are handled. The itinerary for the day…”

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Aswan: 3-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guided Tours - Day one: Philae, the High Dam, and sunset at Kom Ombo
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Aswan: 3-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guided Tours

3.3-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 62 reviews · 3 days · from $480

Review of a 3-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with Philae, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, guides, meals, and practical tips.

“Guides were all very knowledgeable and gave a good amount of history. They also knew all the right angles to take great photos! Boat was average. No bathroom amenities. Food was good.”

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3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon from Cairo by Flights - Day 2: Sunrise from a balloon, then Luxor’s west bank
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3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon from Cairo by Flights

From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride - A 4:00 AM start and Luxor from above
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From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

5.3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 43 reviews · 3 days · from $750

Review of a 3-day Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise with balloon ride, ancient temples, Abu Simbel, guides, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“We booked a 3-day cruise trip in Egypt with my family last week in December, which included a balloon ride advertised for sunset views. Because we were placed in the third wave, we ended up waiting on the ground until the sunset was already over, After landing, a guide requested additional payment for videos/photos. We paid and were told the files would be sent shortly, but even after one month we still have not received anything, despite following up with the tour guides. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this operator.”

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3 Days and 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Kom Ombo after lunch
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3 Days and 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

6.3 Days and 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $340

Review of a 3-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with Abu Simbel, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Valley of the Kings, and full-board lodging.

“We had booked the 3-day ‘Deluxe’ Nile cruise with full board. The 5-star ship was called MS Nile Crown III. The cabin was nice and large and the ship's furnishings were luxurious. The food was nothing special. But the restaurant staff were very nice and helpful. Also the maid Read more”

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3-Day Private Guilin Tour with Li River Cruise and Yangshuo - Elephant Trunk Hill and Guilin’s city symbol
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3-Day Private Guilin Tour with Li River Cruise and Yangshuo

7.3-Day Private Guilin Tour with Li River Cruise and Yangshuo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $619

Review of a 3-day private Guilin tour with Reed Flute Cave, Li River cruise, Yangshuo, Xianggong Mountain, hotels, and transfers.

“It is a beautiful place to visit. We did both the city tour and the River cruse and both these were beyond our expectation. The lighting system inside the cave adds to the beauty. It is a must if you are in Guilin. The next day was river cruse and tRead more”

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3 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor and Hot Air Balloon - Starting in Aswan at the High Dam
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3 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor and Hot Air Balloon

8.3 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $655

Review of the 3-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise, with Philae, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, hot air balloon, meals, and practical tips.

“An unforgettable experience in any way I had a wonderful 3 days on the Nile cruise, hot air balloon ride and visiting Abu Simbel. The landscape and historical temples were breathtaking. The trip was comfortable and full of adventures and woRead more”

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3 Days 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Day one starts hard with Abu Simbel
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3 Days 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

9.3 Days 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $260Best value

Review of a 3-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, including Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples.

“This is definitely an experience you want, but I just recommend booking your own boat and guides for the places through a different company/goup. Overall we still had a wonderful time, however a few things to note: The person from the trip/travel company that organizRead more”

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From Aswan: 2 Night-3 Day Nile Cruise & Hot Air Balloon Ride - Day 1: Abu Simbel starts before sunrise
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From Aswan: 2 Night-3 Day Nile Cruise & Hot Air Balloon Ride

10.2 Night-3 Day Nile Cruise & Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $311

Review of a 3-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor temples, and a hot air balloon ride.

“This was an amazing experience! Basma, who I was communicating with from the very beginning was extremely helpful. She always kept us updated with the plans for the upcoming activities and was immediately responsive to any questions we had. She worked round the clock to ensure that our activity went smoothly. I would definitely recommend this activity with Your Egypt Vacation!”

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Aswan: 3 Days Nile River Cruise & Hot Air Balloon Ride - Kom Ombo at sunset and the temple of two gods
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Aswan: 3 Days Nile River Cruise & Hot Air Balloon Ride

11.3 Days Nile River Cruise & Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 18 reviews · 3 days · from $520

Review of a 3-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with Kom Ombo, Edfu, a horse carriage ride, and hot air balloon flight.

“Such a wonderful trip with fine price and friendly staff. After booking, the staff keep in touch with us at any time, so we don't have to worry about the whole tour. The Nile river is very beautiful, the cruise is nice, we spent three wonderful days here. Especially Guide Samy, he gave us a tour of Aswan, quite experienced and helpful, what he offered us is way more than a guide, He is kind, warm, and patient. We shall never forget him.”

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Song Xanh Sampan Mekong Delta Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights - Life aboard the sampan after Cai Be
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Song Xanh Sampan Mekong Delta Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights

12.Song Xanh Sampan Mekong Delta Cruise 3 Days 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $1,200

Review of the 3-day Song Xanh Sampan Mekong cruise, with floating markets, rural canals, local food, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“My wife and I had such a marvellous time on our Sampan. Don’t expect 5 star luxury but expect everything you need for a night or two. It breaks your heart when you see the amount of rubbish floating down the Mekong but if you can accept Read more”

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3 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon - Day two: Horus at Edfu and Luxor’s east bank
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3 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon

13.3 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $655

Review the 3-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise, ancient temples, Valley of the Kings, meals, hot-air balloon ride, price, and practical tips.

“The 3-day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel was a breathtaking immersion into the ancient wonders of Egypt. From the towering statues of Abu Simbel to the exquisite temples of Luxor, every stop along the way was a testamRead more”

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3 Day Private Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guided Tours - Day one: Philae, the High Dam, and Kom Ombo
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3 Day Private Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guided Tours

From Hurghada: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan & Hot Air Balloon - The midnight road from Hurghada to Luxor
3-Day Experiences, Egypt River Cruises, Luxor River Cruises, Nile Cruise and Balloon Packages, Nile Cruises, River Cruises, Tour Reviews

From Hurghada: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan & Hot Air Balloon

15.3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan & Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · 3 days · from $1,200

Review of a 3-day Nile cruise from Hurghada with Luxor temples, hot air balloon, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, and Aswan.

“Leider waren alle guides durchweg schlecht, kaum zu verstehen und sie spulten stur ihr Repertoire runter, ohne Fragen beantworten zu können. Das „5 Sterne Luxus-Kreuzfahrtschiff“ war mehr so 1 Stern, alt, unsauber, staubige dreckige Teppiche überall, schlechtes Essen, unfreundliches Personal, Kakerlaken im Bad.”

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