Cruise by Felucca

Super Deluxe Felucca Cruises

Sail along the Nile in style aboard an exclusive felucca, offering a blend of tradition and comfort. Relax as you glide through the river, enjoying stunning landscapes, birdwatching, and peaceful moments on the water. Our felucca is equipped with a hard sunroof that doubles as a sundeck, a toilet with a shower, comfortable long mattresses, pillows, and extra sheets. There is ample space for luggage storage, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience.

1. From Aswan to Daraw – 1 Night/1 Day

Tour Duration:

1 day and 1 night

Inclusions:

Private transfer from your cruise, hotel, airport, or train station to the felucca
Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and mineral water

Itinerary:

Since feluccas rely on the wind, there is no fixed schedule. The itinerary is tailored to your preferences. Typically, the felucca departs from Aswan in the morning (10:00) and sails downstream throughout the day. Meals are served either onshore or onboard. As the sun sets, feluccas gather, creating a magical evening under the stars, complete with a campfire and traditional Nubian music and dance performed by the captains and crew.

After reaching Daraw, you can continue your journey by car or minivan either to Luxor or back to Aswan.

Breakfast Menu:

Cheese
Boiled or scrambled eggs
Jam
Bread
Tea or coffee

Nubian Lunch/Dinner Menu:

Aubergine or vegetable tagen
Chicken, meat, or Bamiya (okra) tagen
Rice, pasta, and a variety of salads
Egyptian bread
Soft drinks and water
Fruits, tea, or coffee

Tagen is a traditional Nubian stew prepared with tomato and onion sauce, served in a clay pot.

Price (per person in USD):

1 Person: $190
2-4 Persons: $260 per group
More than 4 Persons: $60 per additional person

2. From Aswan to Kom Ombo – 2 Nights/2 Days

Tour Duration:

2 days and 2 nights

Inclusions:

Private transfer from your cruise, hotel, airport, or train station to the felucca
Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and mineral water

Itinerary:

As with all felucca journeys, the itinerary is flexible and depends on the wind. The felucca sets sail from Aswan in the morning (10:00) and cruises downstream until sunset. Meals are enjoyed onshore or onboard. At night, guests will gather for an unforgettable evening of Nubian music, dance, and storytelling under the stars.

After reaching Kom Ombo, you can continue your journey by car or minivan either to Luxor or back to Aswan.

Breakfast Menu:

Cheese
Boiled or scrambled eggs
Jam
Bread
Tea or coffee

Nubian Lunch/Dinner Menu:

Aubergine or vegetable tagen
Chicken, meat, or Bamiya (okra) tagen
Rice, pasta, and a variety of salads
Egyptian bread
Soft drinks and water
Fruits, tea, or coffee

Tagen is a traditional Nubian stew prepared with tomato and onion sauce, served in a clay pot.

Price (per person in USD):

1 Person: $350
2-4 Persons: $480 per group
More than 4 Persons: $100 per additional person

3. From Aswan to Edfu – 3 Nights/3-4 Days

Tour Duration:

3-4 days and 3 nights

Inclusions:

Private transfer from your cruise, hotel, airport, or train station to the felucca
Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and mineral water

Itinerary:

With no motor, the felucca journey is fully dependent on wind conditions. The voyage begins from Aswan in the morning (10:00), with sailing and sightseeing along the Nile. Each day is spent cruising at a leisurely pace, stopping for meals and exploring the surroundings. As night falls, experience the magic of the Nile with Nubian music and dance under a sky full of stars.

After reaching Edfu, you can continue your journey by car or minivan either to Luxor or back to Aswan.

Breakfast Menu:

Cheese
Boiled or scrambled eggs
Jam
Bread
Tea or coffee

Nubian Lunch/Dinner Menu:

Aubergine or vegetable tagen
Chicken, meat, or Bamiya (okra) tagen
Rice, pasta, and a variety of salads
Egyptian bread
Soft drinks and water
Fruits, tea, or coffee

Tagen is a traditional Nubian stew prepared with tomato and onion sauce, served in a clay pot.

Price (per person in USD):

1 Person: $350
2-4 Persons: $640 per group
More than 4 Persons: $135 per additional person