Nile River Dinner Cruise Cairo: 5-Star Evening Entertainment

Glide past Cairo’s sparkling skyline as traditional dancers whirl beside you.

A 2-hour evening dinner cruise on the Nile River from Cairo includes hotel pickup, a buffet dinner, and live entertainment: live musicians, belly dancers, and a traditional Tanura folk show. The guide speaks English or Arabic, and children from age 1 are welcome. You board after pickup from your hotel at 6 pm (Giza) or 6:30 pm (Cairo proper), cruise for the duration of dinner and performances, then return to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Nile River Dinner Cruise

• Hotel pickup at 6 pm or 6:30 pm
• Transfer to Nile River
• Enjoy 1-hour Egyptian buffet dinner
• Watch 30-minute belly dance show
• Watch 30-minute traditional Tanura dance
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The evening starts with pickup from your hotel in Giza or central Cairo, then a transfer to the Nile. Once on board the 5-star cruise vessel, you have an hour to work through an open buffet of Egyptian dishes (meat, chicken, salads, and dessert), while the river moves past. The second half of the cruise splits between two live performances: a belly dancer takes the stage for roughly thirty minutes, then a traditional Tanura show (also called Sufi dance) fills the final half hour. You can photograph the performers and the lit landmarks along the water.

The guide travels with you and speaks English or Arabic. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the whole evening (pickup, dinner, entertainment, and return) is included in the price. If you're staying outside central Cairo or Giza, confirm your hotel location when booking, as pickup times vary slightly by zone.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Giza or Cairo hotel.
• a private guide speaking English or Arabic.
• an air-conditioned vehicle for transport.
• a 2-hour evening cruise on a 5-star vessel.
• an open buffet dinner with Egyptian meat, chicken, salads and dessert.
• live music, belly dancing, and a traditional Tanura show.

Options for this experience

4 options

Car+driver onlyGuide in English or Arabic · 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00Car and driver only, no cruise fees, pickup is included

Four-star Nile cruiseGuide in English or Arabic · 6 departure times: the first at 16:30, the last at 21:004-star Nile cruise, includes pickup

Five-star Nile cruiseGuide in English or Arabic · 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:005-star Nile cruise, pickup is included

Deluxe five-star Nile cruiseGuide in English or Arabic · 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:005-star deluxe Nile cruise, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 16:30, the last at 21:00

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AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Child (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Book My Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a single evening that covers dinner, live entertainment, and the Nile all at once: the fixed 2-hour window and included transport mean you don't arrange separate reservations or figure out how to reach the dock.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 4 years).

What's included in the dinner cruise price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the 2-hour cruise, a buffet dinner with Egyptian meat, chicken, salads and dessert, live music, belly dancing, and a traditional Tanura show are all included. Drinks and gratuities are not.

What time does the cruise leave and how long does it last?

Pickup happens at 6 pm if your hotel is in Giza, or 6:30 pm for hotels in central Cairo. The cruise itself runs 2 hours on the water, then you return to your hotel afterward.

Can I take photos during the performances?

Yes, you're welcome to photograph the belly dancers, the Tanura show, and the Nile landmarks lit up at night.

Which option should I choose? 5-star deluxe, 5-star, or 4-star cruise?

All three options run the same 2-hour route with the same entertainment and buffet dinner. The 5-star deluxe and 5-star cruises differ in vessel amenities and finishes. The 4-star is a more basic version of the same experience. Pick based on the comfort level you want on the boat itself.