Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Live Show: Belly Dancing & Tanoura

Dinner and two live shows on the water while the city lights pass by

A dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo lasting two to four hours, with open buffet dinner, belly dancing, Tanoura show and Nubian folk performance included. Private pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel. The boat choice ranges from 4-star to luxury, and a live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language. Beverages on the cruise and airport hotel pickups are available on some options.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nile dinner cruise with live shows

• Pickup from hotel in Cairo or Giza
• Board Nile dinner cruise boat
• Enjoy two-hour sailing on the Nile
• Dine on open buffet with Egyptian favorites
• Watch belly dancing and Tanoura shows
• Experience Nubian folk performance
• Return transfer to hotel

The experience

The boat leaves from the Nile with dinner already laid out: an open buffet of Egyptian favourites prepared fresh, with Oriental music playing as you sail through Downtown Cairo highlights for two hours. Belly dancers and a Tanoura show performer take the stage while you eat. A live singer and Nubian folk dancers round out the evening. The chef's menu changes with the season, and water comes with you in the car on the drive to the pier.

Three boat options let you choose the setting: 4-star, 5-star deluxe, or 5-star luxury. All include the same dinner, shows and sailing route. A private air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and brings you back after the cruise ends, so the only thing you arrange is the time you want to board. The guide travels with you and speaks your language (English, Spanish, Italian, French or another) throughout the evening.

Beverages on the cruise itself are optional at checkout, as is pickup from airport hotels or the New Cairo and 5th Settlement areas. The price covers all taxes and service charges. Tipping is separate. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you need them.

What’s included

• Two to four hours sailing the Nile through Downtown Cairo.
• open buffet dinner with Egyptian favourites and Oriental music.
• belly dancing, Tanoura show, live singer and Nubian folk performance.
• private air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return from your Cairo or Giza hotel.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• water during the drive.
• all taxes and service charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 17:00, the last at 22:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Guide Of Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?Pick the 4-star boat if you want the full evening at the lower price point. Choose 5-star deluxe or luxury if the boat's comfort and setting matter more than the cost. Add beverages at checkout only if you want drinks beyond dinner included.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

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

How long is the Nile dinner cruise?

The cruise lasts two to four hours depending on the option you choose. The sailing itself runs for two hours, with dinner and the shows happening throughout.

What shows and entertainment happen on the boat?

A belly dancer, Tanoura show performer, live singer and Nubian folk dancers perform during dinner. The shows run continuously as you sail, so you watch while you eat.

Does the price include drinks on the cruise?

Beverages on the cruise are optional. You can add them at checkout. The open buffet dinner and water in the car during pickup are included in all options.

Can I get picked up from an airport hotel?

Airport hotel pickups and pickups from New Cairo and 5th Settlement are available on some options. Check which boat tier you choose at checkout to see if that pickup location is included.

What's the difference between the three boat options?

All three boats (4-star, 5-star deluxe and 5-star luxury) sail the same route, serve the same dinner and feature the same shows. The difference is the boat's standard and comfort level. Choose based on the setting you prefer for your evening.

Is the cruise accessible for people with mobility needs?

Yes, the boat is wheelchair accessible and all areas and surfaces are accessible. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby.