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Cruises & Sailing· 📍 Aswan, Egypt

Aswan Private Felucca Ride on the Nile: Sail Around Elephantine Island

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Aswan Private Felucca Ride on the Nile: Sail Around Elephantine Island
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Duration
2h
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Languages
English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Turkish

Overview

Book Aswan Private Felucca Ride on the Nile: Sail Around Elephantine Island tickets for 13th Aug at 9:00am

Highlights

  • Enjoy a peaceful sailing break on the river with a boat reserved just for your group, leaving you free to sit together, talk, and simply slow down.
  • Your private guide meets you at your hotel, escorts you to the traditional felucca, then returns you after about 1 hour on the water.
  • Sail around Elephantine Island, pass Kitchener's Island, and see Aswan Botanical Garden and its plant life from the water during your sail.
  • On board, bottled water is included while you sit on deck and capture photos of Aswan's river views and activity along the Nile banks.

What's included

  • Approximately 1-hour felucca sailing trip around Elephantine Island (route map here)
  • Traditional felucca sailing boat
  • Private guide
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private boat for your group
  • Any additional expenses that are not listed in the itinerary
  • Entrance to Aswan Botanical Garden
  • Gratuities
  • Extra cost for pickup from Soheil Island, Hisa Island, Aswan airport, or any Nubian hostel

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
2h
Can I cancel my booking?
This experience isn't refundable. Check the operator's policy before you book.
What's included?
Approximately 1-hour felucca sailing trip around Elephantine Island (route map here) · Traditional felucca sailing boat · Private guide · Bottled water · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Private boat for your group
3,004 EGP/ per person
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