Cairo dinner cruise with belly dancer show on the Nile

Watch a belly dancer perform while the Nile drifts past your table

A dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo with hotel pickup, open buffet, live Egyptian music and a belly dancer show, lasting three hours from 6:30 pm. You board a private vessel, sail for two hours while eating and watching performances, then return to your hotel by 10:30 pm. The evening includes a traditional Tanoura show alongside the main performance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Nile dinner cruise with shows

• Pick up from hotel at 18:30
• Transfer to cruise pier in downtown Cairo
• Board luxury cruise ship
• Sail on the Nile for 2 hours
• Watch Belly dancer show
• Enjoy traditional Tanoura show
• Dine on open buffet dinner
• Transfer back to hotel at 22:30

The experience

The boat leaves at 6:30 pm. A driver picks you up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and takes you to the pier in downtown Cairo, where you board the dinner cruise vessel. Once aboard, you settle in for a two-hour sail down the Nile with an open buffet of Egyptian dishes, a live band playing traditional melodies, and the evening's main draw: a performance by one of Egypt's well-known belly dancers. The Tanoura show (a spinning, whirling display of traditional costume and movement) follows, and you watch both from your table as the river slides past.

The cruise ends at 10:30 pm, when the driver transfers you back to your hotel. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, German and one additional language throughout the evening, though the performances themselves need no translation. Hotel pickup and drop-off, all transport by private vehicle, the open buffet dinner and both shows are included in the booking.

What’s included

• Local guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German and one additional language.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• all transfers.
• open buffet dinner.
• belly dancer show and traditional Tanoura show.

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 19:00, from US$ 75 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German, Italian and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Egypt Tours Online

Is this one for you?Book this if you prefer watching performances from your seat rather than moving between venues. Everything happens on the boat, from dinner to the belly dancer show.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What time does the dinner cruise leave Cairo, and when do I get back to my hotel?

The cruise departs at 6:30 pm from the pier in downtown Cairo. After two hours on the water and the performances, you return to your hotel by 10:30 pm, giving you the whole evening without eating into the next day.

What kind of food is served on the Nile dinner cruise?

An open buffet of Egyptian dishes is included, served at your table while you watch the performances and the river. Water and drinks are not included, so you can order beverages separately.

How long is the belly dancer show, and what else happens during the cruise?

The belly dancer performance is the centerpiece of the evening, followed by a traditional Tanoura show. Both happen during the two-hour sail, with the live band playing Egyptian melodies throughout. The exact timing of each performance is set by the cruise operator.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the pier, or is pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. A driver collects you from your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, takes you to the pier, and returns you at the end of the evening: no separate transport booking needed.

Is this cruise suitable if I'm traveling with a group, or is it mostly couples?

The cruise accommodates all group sizes and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The boat is shared with other guests, so you'll be dining and watching the shows alongside other travelers, not in a private group.