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Cruises & Sailing· 📍 Luxor, Egypt

Private Sunrise or Sunset Felucca Ride on the Nile in Luxor

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Private Sunrise or Sunset Felucca Ride on the Nile in Luxor
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Duration
2 hours
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Languages
English
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

Enjoy a gentle sail on a traditional felucca along the Nile, with hotel pickup in a comfortable air‑conditioned vehicle accompanied by a company representative and driver who will take you to the felucca dock. Once aboard, you will relax as the boat glides across the river and the calm scenery passes by—whether you go at sunrise, when the river takes on soft golden tones, or at sunset, when the sky turns warm and glowing. Along the way, you can sit back and feel the breeze while watching the sky reflect on the Nile—ideal for quiet moments and photographs in morning or evening light. Tea and bottled water are provided during the sail. After the felucca returns to the dock, your driver will take you back to your hotel. The operator will try to let you know in advance about weather conditions and whether there will be enough wind for sailing; if the wind is insufficient, the felucca may be safely towed by a motorboat.

How this compares

Luxor · 1135 Cruises & Sailing · typical ~30,011 EGP · 2,911 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Company representative
  • Felucca ride with tea
  • Tipping

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
2 hours
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off in private air-conditioned vehicle · Company representative · Felucca ride with tea
2,911 EGP/ per person
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