The Best River Cruises in the Middle East

Unwind and Explore: Experience the Tranquility of River Cruises

the Middle East

Calling all adventure seekers and relaxation enthusiasts! If you're looking for the ultimate holiday experience, a river cruise through the Middle East is the answer. We've carefully analyzed a variety of river cruises, taking into account key factors such as comfort, amenities, price, guest ratings, excursion, and activities in order to find the best river cruises in the Middle East. Whether you're yearning for cultural immersion, thrilling excursions, or simply a chance to unwind, these river journeys offer everything you could ask for, and more. Prepare to embark on a river cruise to the Middle East that will exceed your expectations and leave you with cherished memories.


The Top 3 Cruises:

  • 14 Days, $4903.00

  • 11 Days, $1850.00

  • 16 Days, $4300.00
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The Best River Cruises through the Middle East

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Organized by Travel Talk 14 Days Amman to Cairo 15 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in the Middle East.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Local Transit: ride the rails and experience the local trains.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers
  • Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 59
Maximum Group Size: 42
Price per Day: $210

This cruise visits Amman, Ajloun, Jerash, Wadi Rum, Petra, Kerak, Shobak, Dead Sea, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Valley of the Kings.

  • Jeep & 4WD
  • Train & Rail
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Museum
  • Shopping
  • Dinner & Show
  • Boat
  • Camping
  • Local Guide
  • River Cruise
  • Religious Sites
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Travel Talk
Travel Talk is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$2,942
on TourRadar

Organized by Booking Tours 11 Days Start/End in Amman 9 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in the Middle East.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $168

This cruise visits Amman, Dead Sea, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Jerash, and Ajloun.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By Booking Tours
Booking Tours offers local cultural tours through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Palestinian Territory, and others. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$1,850
on TourRadar

Organized by On The Go Tours 16 Days Cairo to Amman 19 Destinations
  • On Sale: 15% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in the Middle East.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 18 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 24
Price per Day: $228

This cruise visits Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Saqqarah, Aswan, Philae, Agilkia Island, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Hurghada, Petra, Wadi Rum, Shobak, Wadi Mujib, Dead Sea, Amman, and Ma'in Hot Springs.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • River Cruise
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By On The Go Tours
On The Go Tours is a large multi-national travel company which offers trips to destinations around the world. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$4,300 $3,655
on TourRadar

Organized by Booking Tours 15 Days Jerusalem Old City to Cairo 28 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in the Middle East.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 55
Price per Day: $205

This cruise visits Jerusalem, Mount Precipice, Herzliya, Galilee, Netanya, Megido, Nazareth, Kafar Kanna, Capernaum, Mount of Olives, Golan Heights, Jerusalem Old City, Tiberias, Mount Zion, Mount Tabor, Tel Aviv, Jericho, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra, Acre, Massada, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Taba, Eilat, Cairo, Giza, Saqqarah, Memphis, Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Valley of the Kings.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By Booking Tours
Booking Tours offers local cultural tours through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Palestinian Territory, and others. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$3,082
on TourRadar

Organized by Booking Tours 14 Days Tel Aviv to Cairo 26 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.4 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 55
Price per Day: $278

This cruise visits Tel Aviv, Megido, Nazareth, Mount Precipice, Capernaum, Tiberias, Kafar Kanna, Caesarea, Haifa, Galilee, Rosh Hanikra, Mount Tabor, Acre, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Eilat, Petra, Wadi Rum, Massada, Cairo, Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Giza, Edfu, Saqqarah, Esna, Luxor, and Valley of the Kings.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Museum
  • Local Guide
  • River Cruise
  • Religious Sites
  • Temples
  • Sailboat
  • Fully Guided

By Booking Tours
Booking Tours offers local cultural tours through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Palestinian Territory, and others. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$3,896
on TourRadar

Organized by Wingbuddy 14 Days Amman to Cairo 17 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 35
Price per Day: $307

This cruise visits Amman, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Shobak, Petra, Wadi Rum, Al Beidha, Jerash, Dead Sea, Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Giza, Edfu, Philae, Esna, Luxor, and Abu Simbel.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By Wingbuddy
Wingbuddy is an international tour operator that offers package tours combining flights, accommodations, transfers, and guided excursions. Their trips are often all-inclusive, making them a convenient option for travelers looking for a hassle-free experience.



$4,298
on TourRadar

Organized by Booking Tours 12 Days Tel Aviv to Cairo 26 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.4 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 55
Price per Day: $299

This cruise visits Tel Aviv, Nazareth, Megido, Caesarea, Mount Precipice, Acre, Haifa, Capernaum, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Rosh Hanikra, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Eilat, Mount of Olives, Petra, Jerusalem Old City, Wadi Rum, Cairo, Aswan, Massada, Luxor, Giza, Saqqarah, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Valley of the Kings.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • River Cruise
  • Religious Sites
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Booking Tours
Booking Tours offers local cultural tours through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Palestinian Territory, and others. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$3,585
on TourRadar

Organized by Click Tours 18 Days Tel Aviv to Cairo 42 Destinations
  • On Sale: 20% Off
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 35
Price per Day: $316

This cruise visits Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Caesarea National Park, Megido, Kafar Kanna, Tiberias, Tabgha, Capernaum, Golan Heights, Banias Nature Reserve, Mount Hermon, Yardenit, Galilee, Nazareth, Massada, Beit Alfa, Jerusalem, Ein Kerem, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Qumran National Park, Mount Zion, Bethlehem, Jerusalem Old City, Mount of Olives, Jerash, Amman, Mount Nebo, Petra, Wadi Rum, Madaba, Cairo, Memphis, Memphis, Saqqarah, Giza, Kitchener Island, Aswan, Elephantine Island, Kom Ombo, Philae, Edfu, Esna, Luxor, and Valley of the Kings.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By Click Tours
Click Tours is a large multi-national travel company which offers trips to destinations around the world. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$7,120 $5,696
on TourRadar

Organized by Booking Tours 13 Days Tel Aviv to Cairo 26 Destinations
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.3 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 55
Price per Day: $308

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • River Cruise
  • Temples
  • Partially Guided

By Booking Tours
Booking Tours offers local cultural tours through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Palestinian Territory, and others. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$3,999
on TourRadar

Organized by Vacations to go travel 18 Days Cairo to Amman 21 Destinations
  • On Sale: 30% Off
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 9 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 12
Price per Day: $385

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • River Cruise
  • Partially Guided

By Vacations to go travel
Vacations to go travel is a smaller tour company that offers trips to 4 countries, including Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and United Arab Emirates. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$9,900 $6,930
on TourRadar

Why does the Middle East appeal to river cruise passengers?

River cruises in the Middle East appeal to travelers for their relaxed pace, scenic views, and access to culturally rich, often less-touristed destinations. With easy, all-inclusive travel arrangements and immersive stops in culturally rich areas, river cruises provide a convenient and enriching way to explore multiple regions in comfort and style.

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How much do River Cruises in the Middle East cost?

The average daily price of River Cruises in the Middle East is $308 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of River Cruises in the Middle East here.


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$308
Average Price Per Day
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Tours Analyzed
4.4
Average Rating
10
Tour Companies
33
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer River Cruises?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer river cruises in the Middle East. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Booking Tours

Booking Tours offers local cultural tours through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Palestinian Territory, and others. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 3 days to 3 weeks. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.

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Click Tours

Click Tours is a large multi-national travel company which offers tours to destinations around the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Italy, Spain, Greece, and Israel. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category. Travelers usually enjoy the tour activities such as island hopping, cooking classes, and wine tasting.

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Look at Egypt Tours

Look at Egypt Tours offers local cultural tours through Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Israel, and others. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 1 day to 13 days. Despite being priced a bit higher, the small group sizes create a more personal and unique experience for travelers. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category. Travelers usually enjoy the tour activities such as snorkelling, diving, camping, and quad biking.

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On The Go Tours

On The Go Tours is a large multi-national travel company which offers tours to destinations around the world. Many of their tours visit Europe and Africa. Some of their most popular destinations include Egypt, Great Britain, Morocco, and India. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category. Travelers usually enjoy the tour activities such as camping, wine tasting, whale watching, island hopping, snorkelling, camel riding, dolphin watching, kayaking, diving, white water rafting, quad biking, horse riding, and cooking classes.

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River Cruise Destinations in the Middle East

Wondering where river cruise tours visit in the Middle East? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in the Middle East include Petra, Amman, Jerusalem, Jerash, and Nazareth.


Which is cheaper?

Is traveling independently less expensive than taking guided river cruises? The answer isn't straightforward. Guided tours often include services like hotels, transportation, meals, entry tickets, guides, and activities, all of which you would need to arrange and pay for individually if traveling on your own. To determine the cost difference, you'd need to compare the total cost of the tour package with the cost of booking everything separately. You may prefer a less expensive hotel or splurge on dining, so the cost of a tour could either save you money or cost you more. Be sure to review what's included in the tour package before making your comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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