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Top VIP Private Tour Grand Museum & 30 min Felucca Ride on Nile

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Top VIP Private Tour Grand Museum & 30 min Felucca Ride on Nile
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Overview

Hop aboard a traditional Egyptian sailboat, known as a felucca, and enjoy a typically Egyptian lunch with this guided package. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Nile, where you'll hop aboard your felucca. While on board, you'll be served drinks while you take in the scenery. After your cruise, it's off to a local restaurant to sample traditional fare before returning to your hotel.

How this compares

Cairo · 1231 Cruises & Sailing · typical ~4,519 EGP · 452 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • lunch koshry
  • felucca boat fee (based on the tour options you’ve booked)
  • market and shopping (based on the tour options you’ve booked)

    Itinerary

    1. 1
      Qasr El Nil Bridge

    Frequently asked questions

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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?
    Bottled water · Driver/guide · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Private tour · Transport by private vehicle · lunch koshry · felucca boat fee (based on the tour options you’ve booked) · market and shopping (based on the tour options you’ve booked)

    Reviews (51)

    4.7
    ★★★★★
    Based on 51 verified reviews
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    Karthik_S
    ★★★★★
    Oct 2023

    Had a nice experience. Everything promised in the description were delivered to us, and we enjoyed the trip so much.

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    Diante_F
    ★★★★★
    Jun 2026

    Shadi was an amazing driver! Very down to earth, had us laughing the whole time. Took us to get oils after excursion that he recommended as and I absolutely love the scent. I use it everyday.

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    Delwyn_J
    Feb 2026

    We booked a tour that included hotel pickup and a 60-minute felucca ride. At pickup the driver required an additional $30 USD cash, stating our hotel was outside the pickup zone, although this was not disclosed in the booking information. The felucca ride lasted approximately 30 minutes instead of the advertised 60 minutes. When we questioned the duration, we were told we would need to pay another $30 to continue the ride to the full hour we had already paid for. A tip was also requested. At that point we chose to end the day and cancel the remaining activities rather than continue under chang

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    Taneisha_F
    ★★★★★
    Mar 2025

    My husband and I were picked up by Shady our guide. We were given our water and lunch, then taken to the Felucca to set sail on the Nile River. Shady was quite knowledgeable about various areas we should visit throughout our stay and recommended a visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. We boarded the Felucca, our own private boat, we were entertained by music and we danced, enjoying the views and sails down the Nile, what a splendid trip we have. After we were taken to the museum where we viewed the mommies and their artifacts, we purchased souvenirs at the gift shop. Shady als

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    Krissy_K
    ★★★★★
    Jan 2024

    I would say only book this excursion if there is wind in the weather forecast. When we got to the boat there was no wind and there is no auxiliary propulsion to the boats which is part of their charm. Because there as no wind we ended up turning back and the operator took us to the Museum of Egyptian Civilization instead (we had to purchase separate tickets at the museum). Overall this would be a great trip if the weather is right, would definitely try going again.

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    Tania
    ★★★★★
    Jan 2023

    As a solo female traveller, I felt very safe and comfortable on this tour! The pick up and drive were both smooth and the felucca ride was incredible!

    452 EGP/ per person
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