Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dance & Tanoura Show

Dinner, live entertainment and Cairo's lit skyline from the water

A 4-hour Nile dinner cruise in Cairo combines an Egyptian and international buffet with live belly dance, Tanoura and folklore performances, all while sailing past illuminated landmarks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you can book up to an hour before departure. An English-speaking guide assists throughout the evening.

The experience

The evening starts with pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver brings you to the cruise dock, where you board an elegant boat and settle in for the night. Once aboard, the buffet opens (Egyptian and international dishes spread across the dining area), and the boat pulls away from the dock into the Nile current.

As you eat, the city unfolds around you. Cairo's landmarks light up against the night sky, and the water reflects them back. The entertainment rotates through the evening: belly dancers move across a small stage, then the Tanoura performers take over with their spinning skirts and intricate footwork, and live musicians play folklore songs between acts. The guide circulates to answer questions and help with translations if needed.

After the show winds down and dinner is finished, the boat heads back to the dock. Your driver meets you there and takes you back to your hotel, arriving several hours after you left. The whole arc (pickup, cruise, entertainment, dinner, return) fits into a single evening.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza.
• Egyptian and international buffet dinner.
• live belly dance, Tanoura and folklore entertainment.
• English-speaking guide.

Options for this experience

3 options

Modern Beste cruise (five stars)Guide in 18 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 16:30, the last at 21:30Beste Nile cruise (five stars). Duration: 4 hours, with buffet, pickup, cruise and drop-off. Transport is by a modern air-conditioned van, and pickup is included.

Nile Dinner CruiseGuide in 18 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 16:30, the last at 21:30An unforgettable Nile cruise with pickup and drop-off, an open buffet dinner, a belly dancer, and a Tanoura and folklore show (five stars). Duration: 4 hours. Transport is by a modern air-conditioned van, and pickup is included.

Nile Pharaohs (five stars)Guide in 18 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 16:30, the last at 21:30Nile dinner cruise (five stars). Duration: 4 hours, with buffet, pickup, cruise and drop-off. Transport is by a modern air-conditioned van, and pickup is included.

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Before you book

Lasts 4h, runs every day, 7 start times, from US$ 43 per person, with live guides in 18 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 16:30, the last at 21:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (1 to 6 years)

GroupUp to 220

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CARUMAMA TRIPS

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided evening cruise with live entertainment and dinner included in one package. Everything departs from your hotel, so there's no separate navigation to a dock or restaurant.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish, Hebrew and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 6 years).

Can I book this Nile cruise on short notice?

Yes. Last-minute booking is available up to 1 hour before departure, so you can arrange it the same day if your schedule allows.

What kind of food is served on the dinner cruise?

The buffet includes Egyptian dishes alongside international options, so you can sample local cuisine or stick with familiar fare depending on your preference.

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

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so a driver collects you from your Cairo or Giza hotel and returns you there after the cruise ends.

What entertainment happens during the cruise?

Belly dance, Tanoura (a traditional spinning-skirt performance), and live folklore music all take place on the boat while you're dining and sailing.