What dinner is served?

A set Egyptian meal is served with water and soft drinks. A vegetarian option is available with advance notice.

Where does the felucca ride start?

It starts from a central Cairo Nile dock. We send the exact map pin before the trip because docking points can change.

What happens if there is not enough wind?

The captain chooses the safest route and may adjust the sailing area. If sailing is unsafe, we contact you to reschedule.

2 HOURS · PRIVATE BOAT · DINNER

Private Nile felucca ride with dinner

Sail the Nile on a private traditional felucca with an onboard Egyptian dinner, soft drinks and a dedicated crew, choosing sunset or an evening departure.

PHOTO · traditional felucca sailing on the Nile at sunset

Duration 2 hoursType Private feluccaMeeting point Central Cairo Nile dockMeal Egyptian set dinnerDrinks Water and soft drinksKids 4+

HIGHLIGHTS

A traditional felucca reserved only for your party
Sunset and evening departures
Egyptian dinner served onboard
Cairo skyline and Nile islands from the water

ABOUT THIS TRIP

A private felucca gives you the Nile without a large dinner-cruise boat or fixed entertainment programme. Meet the crew at a central Cairo dock, sail past river islands and the city skyline, and eat a set Egyptian dinner onboard as the lights come on.

The boat, captain and crew are reserved for your party. Feluccas depend on wind and river conditions, so the captain may adapt the exact route while preserving the two-hour experience and safe return to the same dock.

Who it’s for

Couples, families and small private groupsTravellers who prefer a quiet sail to a large dinner cruiseAnyone looking for a relaxed Cairo evening

Maybe not for you if…

You need a toilet onboardYou need completely step-free boarding

THE ROUTE

BOARD

Meet your crew at the Nile dock

Central Cairo dock → felucca

Meet the host at the confirmed dock, receive a short safety briefing and board your private felucca.

Map pin sent before the tripPrivate boat

SAIL

Cairo from the Nile

River islands → city skyline

Sail with the wind past river islands and the city skyline. The exact route follows wind, current and river conditions.

Sunset and evening startsRoute varies with conditions

DINE

Egyptian dinner onboard

Nile → return dock

Dinner is served onboard with water and soft drinks while the city lights come on, then the felucca returns to the same dock.

Set menuVegetarian option by advance request

Included

Private two-hour feluccaLicensed captain and crewEgyptian set dinnerBottled water and soft drinksLife jackets and safety equipment

Not included

Hotel transfersAlcoholic drinksAdditional food or special-order menu itemsTips

WHAT TO BRINGOpens on the season of your dates.

Every season

Passport, or a photo of itSunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50)A hat or scarf for sun and sandClosed shoes you don’t mind filling with sandA refillable bottle — we refill it all daySome cash in Egyptian pounds for tips and drinks

Plus, in Autumn

A light layer for the early startSunscreen — the sun is still strong

MEETING POINT & PICK-UP

Meeting pointA central Cairo Nile dock. The final map pin is sent before sailing.

ArrivalPlease arrive 15 minutes early for boarding and the safety briefing.

FinishThe felucca returns to the same dock after two hours.

SEASONAL PRICES · PER PERSONShown in EUR / USD / GBP · charged in EUR

Main seasonOct–Nov · Jan–Apr · Best temperaturesYOUR DATES€60

FestiveDecember · Book early — limited camps€70

SummerMay–Sep · Early starts, shorter drives€55

YOUR GUIDEYaraFayoum local, geologist by training. Best at getting kids excited about fossils.

ACCESSIBILITY & FITNESS

BoardingBoarding uses several steps and may require a steadying hand from the crew.

SeatingCushioned low seating is provided around the private deck.

ToiletsThere is no toilet on a traditional felucca; facilities are available near the dock.

WheelchairsTraditional feluccas are not step-free. Contact us before booking to discuss boarding help.

WeatherThe captain may adjust or postpone sailing when wind or river conditions are unsafe.

GOOD TO KNOW

WindFeluccas sail with the wind. The crew may adjust the route when conditions require it.

Dietary needsTell us about vegetarian meals and allergies at least 24 hours before sailing.

CancellationFree up to 48 h before pick-up.

Questions about this trip

Yes. The boat and crew are reserved for your booking; you do not share with unrelated guests.

Main season price€60 pp

Pick a dateOCTOBER 2026

Start time

Struck-out dates are full. Pick-up from your hotel at the time you choose.

Adults12+2

Children4–11 · 40% off0

Total for 2, Oct 5€120

Request this tripFree and no payment now. We reply within 24 h with exact dates and a confirmed quote.

Questions first?WhatsApp +20 155 262 3388 info@egypt-desert.tours

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