Nile Felucca Tour: Sail, Swim, and Explore Ancient Temples

Embark on a 3-night Nile Felucca adventure, sailing the ancient Egyptian waterways and immersing yourself in Nubian culture. Sleep under the stars, swim in the Nile, and explore historic sights along the way!

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Board at 10 am to enjoy the view of Nile banks while sailing on the Felucca until Sunset towards Daraw town

Qubbet el-Hawa - We will meet you at KFC Aswan at 10 am to board the Felucca sailboat and sail until Sunset.
Relax on board while enjoying the view of the Nile, landscape and green plantation along the Nile banks.
Enjoy fresh and delicious…

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea, coffee, bathroom, Sundeck, sleeping bags, cozy blankets, mosquito net around the boat
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Local transportation to visit Daraw, private transportation to Luxor via Edfu Temple
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks (the Crew sell drinks for reasonable prices)
  • Egyptologists (we can provide them upon request)
  • Entry tickets for sightseeing
Additional Information

Enjoy the Mighty Nile while riding a traditional Felucca sailboat that has been used by ancient Egyptians until now.
The boat is equipped with bathroom and Sundeck that makes it comfortable for traveling between Aswan to Edfu.
Dance like a Nubian while sitting around bonfire.
Sleep under the stars and swim in the Nile.
Chat with locals to know more about…

Location
KFC
Kornish Al Nile
You can walk along Aswan kornish or catch a taxi to KFC Aswan.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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960marianad
Apr 10, 2026
3 days on th Nile with family and friends - Three days down the Nile from Asswan with two families (4 adults and 6 children ages 5 to 13). The boat was clean and spacious, the crew was very polite and professional, always worried with our welfare and accommodating any requests, the trip was an experience of beauty, relaxation and a bit of adventure. Lots of family time without any screens, we were able to sleep, play, chat , read and absorb the beauty of the Landscape, even the kids seemed to relax from their usual turbulent spirits. The meals were amazing, cooked with love, it were a major part of the experience and a surprising one at that. The best meals we had in Egypt by far. The nights were very well slept with the rocking of the waters helping, and the mosquito net avoiding major damage by the swarms of mosquitoes. Overall it was a fantastic experience and it exceeded by far our expectations.
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Pascalmv8054ea
Mar 23, 2026
Timeless in Felouque - We spent 3 days and 2 nights out of time with Captain Tarik and Sulayman. we enjoyed their kindness and smiles. It was magical in the wind on the Nile. The food is excellent. We even made music with them. I strongly advise him. Pascal and Isabelle
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Y8470bgzoep
Mar 23, 2026
Fantastic and tranquil sailing trip - We had such a great time on the felluca it was really a highlight for us both, we had the boat to ourselves which was amazing. Our guides were great, and cooked fantastic meals for us, even getting to stop off at one of their homes to be cooked for by their mum! Delicious food, it was very peaceful and tranquil. we got to go to stop off at 2 temples out of peak hours, which was great. We went to a couple of islands and it was all very peaceful. We travelled a lottttt less of the Nile than we originally thought we would, we only went from aswan to komombo temple in 4 days!!! Then the rest was driven, which honestly was a bit of a shame because for 4 days I thought we could travel further by boat and cut out a lot of the driving, but instead we had a 3/4 hour drive at the end of it.. we also went to a camel farm which honestly me and Chris's weren't a fan of because we don't eat a lot of meat at home, and advocate for animal rights so what was ment to be a fun experience actually was unsettling seeing where the animals are kept and how rough the people were with them... but overall, the 4 days floating down the river slowly was very tranquil and bliss 😊
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Nicholasjx2908aj
Mar 10, 2026
Two great days sailing the Nile on a beautiful boat. - Ahmed and Waleed were our crew. Their intimate knowledge of the river and the boat were evident as we were sailed expertly downstream into the northerly wind. The food was excellent - Ahmed's cooking on the two ring gas burner outstanding, not just the quantity (enough for many hungry mouths) but the variety and quality; we wanted for nothing. Our interest in birdlife was noted and accommodated and on our first night, we moored at the end of an island, giving us great views of waders the next morning. We are both inveterate campers so adapting to boat-life was easy, helped by the luxury of an onboard toilet! Ahmed was our guide for a visit to Daraw and its camel market, his patient presence reassuring and informative, whether at the market, a juice bar, a fruit shop or a Sudanese coffee shop. The only improvement would have been to moor somewhere downstream for the second night, before darkness, rather than hurrying back towards Aswan, losing the chance of enjoying an evening stroll. We're a fit 58 and 70 year old so this sort of trip is not just for youngsters. Having considered taking a dahabiya (larger 'traditional' boat) we are delighted that we opted for the felucca and 100% sail power - as all the dahabiyas we saw were towed by tugs, a very different and less sustainable option. We'd certainly sail on a JJ Jamaica felucca agin!
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Simonfh6358ge
Mar 10, 2026
A brilliant relaxing experience. - Ahmed (chef) and Walid (skipper) made this 3-day trip the highlight of our Egyptian holiday! They were both charming and friendly and extremely proficient in their respective roles. My only regret is that we couldn't stay with them for longer.
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Colonelseverusr
Feb 28, 2026
Felouca cruise - Nice and relaxing experience on this beautiful traditional sailing boat. The captain cooked extremely well, too.
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Jadet872
Feb 23, 2026
Wonderful experience - We did 2 days in felucca with family with a 10-year-old! It was a unique and exceptional experience to do with family. It was a sweet moment of rest, beautiful scenery! An unmissable moment in the discovery of Egypt. We were with Youssef and Shagui they were kind to us and especially wonderful meals morning and evening! The whole family recommends this experience!
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Passport66505614257
Feb 22, 2026
Soothing felucca - An undeniable experience, people of great professionalism, the meals are of exceptional quality. Thank you to them, I recommend without restriction.
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Honghah2026
Feb 8, 2026
The best time on the Nile, powered by Nile’s Bride ⛵️ - Incredible experience made possible by Cpt Tariq & Suliman. Great food! Chill, fun, and one heck of an experience on the felucca. We were well taken care of 🙏🏼. Highlights! Bon fire fun, Kom Ombo & dips in the Nile. 5🌟, thank you for these memories.
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Maninderjits2021
Feb 8, 2026
Ditch cruise - Go felucca ! (For more adventure and authentic experience) - We had 2 great days sailing ,singing , dancing , swimming , soakaing sun on the deck and eating great food on the felucca. Much better than a cruise experience..relaxed and easy paced. The staff Tariq anx Suleman were very friendly and dedicated to make our time enjoyable. I recommend .
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From $20
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).