Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise: Belly Dance and Tanoura Shows

Dinner, live music and two traditional performances on the water

A dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo includes hotel pickup, a buffet meal, and live entertainment: a belly dance performance and a Tanoura show by a whirling dervish. The evening lasts around two hours, with views of Cairo's lit landmarks from the deck and a live band playing throughout. Suitable for all fitness levels.

The experience

Your evening starts with pickup from your Cairo hotel and a transfer to the Nile River, where you board an air-conditioned dinner cruise boat. As the boat sets sail, you move out onto the deck to see Cairo's illuminated skyline and landmarks reflected in the water. The atmosphere shifts once you're seated: a freshly prepared buffet of Egyptian specialties and international dishes is laid out, and the live band begins.

The cultural program unfolds while you eat. A belly dancer performs with graceful movements and vibrant costumes, followed by a Tanoura show: a whirling dervish dancer whose spinning movements represent Egypt's folklore traditions. The live music continues throughout, building the festive energy of the evening. The whole experience runs around two hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Buffet dinner with Egyptian and international dishes.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (with the Luxury Topaz option).
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• live band.
• belly dance performance.
• Tanoura folkloric show.

Options for this experience

2 options

Nile dinner, no transferGuide in English · 18:00 and 20:00Luxury Nile Topaz: choose this option if you'd rather organize your own transportation. Pickup is included.

Luxury Topaz, transfer includedGuide in English · 18:00 and 20:00Pickup is included, along with transfer

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

Before you book

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 18:00 and 20:00, from US$ 33 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00 and 20:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by FTS Travels

Is this one for you?Choose the Luxury Topaz option if your hotel is in Cairo and you want pickup handled. Book the Nile Dinner without transfer if you're already near the boat or prefer to arrange your own way there. Both options include the same meal and performances. The difference is transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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

The buffet includes a mix of Egyptian specialties and international dishes, freshly prepared and served while you're on the water.

Are drinks included in the dinner cruise?

Drinks are not included in the cruise price. You can purchase them separately on board.

What performances happen during the evening?

A belly dancer performs traditional movements in vibrant costumes, and a Tanoura show features a whirling dervish dancer. A live band plays throughout the cruise to create a festive atmosphere.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the boat?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included with the Luxury Topaz option. The Nile Dinner without transfer option does not include transport, so you arrange your own way to the boat.

How long does the entire evening take?

The cruise runs for around two hours, including the buffet dinner, performances and views of Cairo from the water.