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Sunset Felucca Ride with Tea & Scenic Nile Views – Aswan

By Eyes of Egypt
Free cancellation available
Price is $80 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Sail past Elephantine Island, the Botanical Gardens, and the West Bank cliffs on a private traditional sailing felucca in Aswan, enjoying scenic Nile views.
This fully private and customizable experience allows you to choose the best time for you—morning, afternoon, or sunset—for a calm and personal journey on the Nile.

What makes this tour unique is its authentic local character. Your trip is led by a local English-speaking Nubian captain who knows the river deeply, shares local insights, and helps with photography. The felucca sails by wind only, creating a peaceful atmosphere with no engine noise.

This tour is ideal for couples, families, seniors, and travelers seeking relaxation and culture. We promise a pleasant, professionally organized journey by an Aswan-based team. There are no hidden costs, all taxes are included, and the price is per group, not per person. Enjoy clean, modern, air-conditioned vehicles, flexible timing, and a smooth Nile experience designed with care.

Activity location
  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Afternoon Felucca Serenity
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Scenic Nile Journey: Relax in warm afternoon sun, enjoy panoramic views and expert photo guidance onboard
Pickup included

Price details
$100.00 x 1 Traveler$100.00
Total
Price is $100.00
Nile Heritage Journey
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Sunset Felucca Magic: Witness golden sunset hues, unwind and capture iconic Nile moments with your captain
Pickup included

Price details
$120.00 x 1 Traveler$120.00
Total
Price is $120.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Relax on soft cushions designed for comfort while enjoying the gentle movement of the felucca.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    No engine noise, just calm Nile waters, fresh breeze, and a truly relaxing sailing experience.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Friendly local captain speaks English and shares cultural insights during your Nile journey.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Witness golden sunset hues, unwind and capture iconic Nile moments with your captain
  • What's includedWhat's included
    This tour is private for your group only, offering full privacy for up to 8 guests.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sail past Elephantine Island, botanical gardens, and beautiful West Bank river scenery.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ideal for couples, families, and small groups seeking a calm and romantic Nile escape.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Your captain helps you find the best angles and takes photos for memorable Nile moments.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Choose morning calm, warm afternoon light, or stunning golden sunset sailing views.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Aswan
  • 30m
Hotel Departure & Nile Introduction Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your Aswan hotel. Your experienced Nubian captain will welcome you aboard your private traditional wooden felucca. As you settle onto comfortable cushions, enjoy panoramic views of Aswan’s waterfront while your captain prepares the iconic triangular sail. This initial sailing segment offers perfect photo opportunities of Aswan’s famous Corniche and cityscape as you gently drift away from shore.
Elephantine Island (Pass by)
Sail around Aswan’s largest Nile island, home to ancient temples, archaeological sites, and vibrant Nubian villages. Witness the ruins of Abu Temple dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum, guardian of the Nile’s source, dating back to the New Kingdom. The island’s northern tip offers excellent views of the Nilometer, an ancient structure used to measure flood levels for thousands of years. Your captain will navigate close to the shoreline, allowing unobstructed photography of colorful Nubian houses contrasting against the island’s granite formations.
Kitchner's Island (Pass by)
Kitchener’s Island (Botanical Gardens) Continue to this lush paradise, transformed in the 1890s when Lord Kitchener imported exotic plants from across Africa and Asia. From your felucca, admire the island’s dense palm groves, flowering trees, and bird sanctuaries. The western side offers particularly stunning views where tropical foliage meets ancient granite boulders. During spring months, the island’s blooming jacaranda trees create purple canopies visible from the water, making for exceptional photography.
Qubbet el-Hawa (Pass by)
Sailing Past the Tombs of the Nobles Your journey continues along the West Bank where dozens of rock-cut tombs from the Old and Middle Kingdoms are carved into the cliffsides. These final resting places of Aswan’s ancient governors and dignitaries feature facades with columns and hieroglyphic inscriptions visible from the river. This unique vantage point offers perspectives few tourists experience, with afternoon light creating dramatic shadows across the tomb entrances. Your captain will identify key tombs including those of Sirenput I and II.
Mausoleum of Aga Khan (Pass by)
Agha Khan Mausoleum Viewpoint Reach the perfect position to admire the hilltop Mausoleum of Agha Khan III, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims until 1957. The elegant pink granite structure with its distinctive dome presents a magnificent sight from the river. This location offers the most photogenic views of this architectural marvel, especially in late afternoon when golden sunlight bathes the tomb. Your captain will share the romantic story of the Agha Khan’s connection to Aswan and his wife’s daily tradition of placing fresh roses at his tomb.
Aswan
  • 30m
Sunset Return to Hotel Complete your journey with a tranquil sunset sail back to your starting point. As the sun descends behind Aswan’s western desert, the Nile waters transform with golden reflections. This final leg offers unmatched photography opportunities of feluccas silhouetted against the colorful sky. Your captain will navigate to optimal sunset viewing positions before returning you to your hotel refreshed and enriched by Aswan’s unique riverside heritage.

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Activity location
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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

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