Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancing & Hotel Transfer

Two to three hours of dinner, live music and dancing on the water

A Nile dinner cruise in Cairo combines a meal of Middle Eastern cuisine with traditional Egyptian Sufi and belly dancing performances aboard a 5-star river steamer. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with the dinner itself and all admission fees. The cruise runs 2 to 3 hours in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dinner cruise on the Nile with entertainment

• Board 5-star river steamer
• Enjoy Middle Eastern dinner
• Watch traditional Sufi dancing
• Watch belly dancing performance

The experience

You board a 5-star river steamer in the evening and settle in for dinner while the Nile passes outside. The meal draws from Middle Eastern cuisine (what the operator calls the best of it), and arrives as the boat moves downriver. The performances unfold around you: traditional Egyptian Sufi dancing and belly dancing, live on deck, the kind of evening Cairo is known for.

A private car picks you up from your hotel and brings you back afterward, so the logistics of getting to the pier and back to where you're staying are handled. The driver speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two other languages. Dinner, the performances, the boat ride itself and all admission fees to the Nile are included in the price. Drinks and gratuities are separate.

Two options exist: a 5-star cruise or a 4-star Nile cruise. Both follow the same structure (dinner, performances, the same duration), so the choice comes down to the vessel itself and what that means for the evening's comfort and setting.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned car.
• dinner with Middle Eastern cuisine.
• traditional Egyptian Sufi and belly dancing performances.
• admission to the Nile River cruise.
• driver/guide in your choice of language.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Options for this experience

2 options

4-star Nile cruiseUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 17:00 and 18:30Car, guide and buffet, with drinks excluded. Includes pickup.

5 Stars CruiseUp to 5 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 17:00 and 18:30Deluxe cruise with car, guide and buffet, for those who want luxury at a reasonable price. Drinks are not included. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00 and 18:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (20 to 85 years) · Under 20: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Egypt Travel Square

Is this one for you?Book the 5-star option if the setting and vessel comfort matter as much as the meal and performances. Choose the 4-star cruise if you want the same evening (dinner, dancing, the Nile) at a lower price point.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

How long does the Nile dinner cruise last?

The cruise runs 2 to 3 hours in the evening, from the time you board until you return to your hotel.

What kind of performances happen during the dinner cruise?

Traditional Egyptian Sufi dancing and belly dancing take place live aboard the steamer while you have dinner.

Does the price include the meal and drinks?

Dinner and all admission fees are included. Drinks and gratuities are not covered and can be ordered separately.

Will someone pick me up from my hotel?

Yes, a private air-conditioned car picks you up from your hotel and returns you there after the cruise ends.

What's the difference between the 5-star and 4-star cruise options?

Both options include the same dinner, performances and duration. The difference is the vessel itself: the 5-star steamer versus the 4-star Nile cruise boat.