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1 -Hour Sailing Egyptian felucca ride on the Nile in Cairo

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1 -Hour Sailing Egyptian felucca ride on the Nile in Cairo
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Overview

There’s no need to do battle with touts and boatmen to enjoy a magical felucca sailboat ride on the majestic Nile. Save time and hassle by reserving a felucca package ahead of schedule, complete with door-to-door round-trip transfers. Then just sit back and relax as the sights of Giza drift by and your guide tells tales of Egyptian life.

How this compares

Cairo · 1247 Cruises & Sailing · typical ~4,569 EGP · 753 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) ( If Option Selected )
  • Private tour
  • Bottle of water
  • Personal Items
  • Tipping

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Nile River

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
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Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) ( If Option Selected ) · Private tour · Bottle of water

Reviews (61)

4.5
★★★★★
Based on 61 verified reviews
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Marianne_G
★★★★★
Jan 2025

Very nice with a quiet and slow experience in busy Cairo. The sailor was very experienced and the guide funny and knowledgeable.

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Mark_W
★★★★★
Nov 2024

Great fun. Short trip up the Nile and back. Good way to spend a couple of hours. Amazing to be on an old style form of Egyptian boat.

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StefanoEnrico_R
★★★★
Oct 2024

Good experience on Nile River. Not so long, but interesting boat trip. Good pick up and drop off services.

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Kristen_C
★★★★★
Aug 2024

My husband and I had such a lovely time on our private boat ride with our guide Hakiem and our boat captain Awar. We opted for the ride only (no lunch), and it was nice and simple. Our felucca sailboat was just as we pictured it and it was such a calming ride. (I cannot imagine doing an alternative, like one of the motorized boats for small groups or the large campy nighttime cruises — those just aren’t our vibe!) Hakiem gave us water to drink and played music for us as we quietly enjoyed the scenery. The pickup and drop-off from our hotel was smooth too. The vehicle was a sleek Mitsubishi cro

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Neill_F
★★
Feb 2024

I specifically booked the tour at 5pm to see the sunset on the Nile. The tour guide was in the hotel at the right time but there some issue with the police or hotel security that meant we didn't leave until around 25 mins later. They said this is normal and part of the process but if that's the case then come 25 mins early. We missed the sunset and just saw some of the colours left in the sky. So, wasn't really worth it. My mother nearly fell over and could have had a serious accident because the docking area for the boat is not safe, the boat was not docked correctly when getting off and the

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ZAHID_H
★★★★★
Apr 2023

Family had a very good time. The guide was very friendly and polite. Arrived on time and had no issues through out the trip.

753 EGP/ per person
4.5(61)verified reviews
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