Sunset Nile Cruise in Cairo and Giza: 2 hours on the river
Glide beneath Cairo’s bridges with drinks and magical river views
A two-hour motorized boat tour on the Nile River in Cairo and Giza, departing at sunset or night, with views of the Cairo Tower, Qasr el Nil Bridge, and Cairo Opera House. Drinks are included. You can add dinner or lunch for an extra fee ordered 24 hours ahead. The boat crosses under multiple bridges and circles Zamalek Island, letting you see the city from the water instead of sitting in traffic.
Step-by-step itinerary
Sunset and night Nile river cruise
- Meet at the designated point
- Board the motorized boat
- Sail through Cairo and Giza Nile River
- Pass by Cairo Tower
- Pass by Qasr el Nil Bridge
- Pass by 6th October Bridge
- Pass by Zamalek Island
- Pass by Cairo Opera House
- Enjoy optional dinner onboard
- Enjoy optional kids' play area
- Disembark after approximately 2 hours
What’s included
- Drinks (cold soft drinks).
- a two-hour motorized boat tour passing the Cairo Tower, Cairo Opera House, Qasr el Nil Bridge, and Zamalek Island.
- the option to add dinner or lunch ordered 24 hours ahead for an extra per-person fee.
- Every day except Wednesday 17:00 20:00
- Wednesday 16:00 17:00 20:00
Information
Cruise the Nile for two hours at sunset or night from Cairo, passing the Cairo Tower and Opera House with drinks included: escape the city traffic on the water.
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The experience
The boat leaves from a central Cairo meeting point and motors through the heart of the city for about two hours. You'll pass under the historic Qasr el Nil Bridge (a 1931 swing bridge with bronze lion statues at its approaches), the elevated 6th October Bridge, and sail around Zamalek: an affluent island in the middle of the Nile with parks and residential areas. The Cairo Tower, at 187 meters tall, rises on the skyline. The Cairo Opera House, inaugurated in 1988 with a gift from Japan, sits along the bank. The boat crosses under each bridge slowly enough to see the detail, and the route circles back through the same stretch so you're not rushed past any single sight.
Drinks come with your ticket. Cold soft drinks are available throughout. If you want dinner or lunch, you order it 24 hours before boarding and pay an extra fee per person. The menu includes starters, a main dish, and desserts. A kids' play area is available on board for an additional charge. The meeting point is reachable by public transport, or you can arrange a private car pickup and return to your hotel for a separate fee (around 20–30 USD for the group).
Contact the host via WhatsApp before the tour to confirm your time slot and any add-ons. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces on board accommodate wheelchairs. Strollers are welcome for infants and small children. The tour suits solo travelers, families, and couples equally. The two-hour window is long enough to settle in but short enough to fit into an evening without derailing the rest of your day.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 7 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What landmarks do you see on the Nile cruise in Cairo?
The Cairo Tower, the Qasr el Nil Bridge with its bronze lion statues, the 6th October Bridge, the Cairo Opera House, and Zamalek Island pass during the two-hour route. The boat circles the island and crosses under the bridges multiple times so you see each one from different angles on the water.
Is food included on the Nile cruise, or do I need to bring my own?
Cold soft drinks are included with your ticket. Food is not included, but you can order dinner or lunch for an extra fee per person if you arrange it 24 hours before boarding. The meal includes starters, a main dish, and desserts.
How do I get to the meeting point for the boat?
The meeting point is accessible by public transportation. You can also arrange a private car to pick you up from your hotel and return you afterward for an additional fee of around 20–30 USD for your group.
Is the boat wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the boat is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces on board accommodate wheelchairs, and transportation options to and from the meeting point are also wheelchair accessible.
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Sunset Nile Cruise in Cairo and Giza: 2 hours on the river
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