Nile Pharaoh Dinner Cruise Cairo: Buffet, Tanoura & Belly Dance

Dinner, live shows, and the Nile lit up at night, all arranged from your hotel

The Nile Pharaoh Cruise is a dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo that includes round-trip hotel pickup, an open buffet of Egyptian and international food, and live entertainment (traditional Tanoura dancing, belly dance, and live music), while you cruise past the illuminated Cairo skyline. The experience runs three to four hours and suits couples, families, and solo travelers. Pickup from nearby airport hotels or Cairo airport carries a $15 surcharge.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nile dinner cruise with live entertainment

• Pickup from hotel in Cairo or Giza
• Board Nile Pharaoh Cruise and receive welcome
• Enjoy open buffet dinner
• Watch Tanoura, belly dance, and live music
• Relax and view Cairo skyline from Nile
• Return transfer to hotel

The experience

The evening starts with pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel. Once aboard the Nile Pharaoh, you settle into a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere while the boat departs. The buffet spreads Egyptian and international dishes across the dining area, and you eat at your own pace as the river unfolds outside.

Entertainment runs through the cruise: a traditional Tanoura show (the spinning skirts and geometric patterns of Egyptian folk performance) takes the stage first, followed by a belly dance performance and live musicians. The boat moves slowly enough that you can watch the Cairo skyline light up across the water without missing the show. The whole evening holds together without you managing timing or logistics. The return transfer to your hotel is part of the booking.

The cruise is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children. Public transportation options exist nearby if you prefer not to use the included pickup, though the transfer is already arranged.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza.
• open buffet dinner with Egyptian and international dishes.
• Tanoura show and belly dance performance.
• live music.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Options for this experience

3 options

Nile Crystal, 5-star cruiseGuide in English or Arabic · 17:00 and 19:005-star Nile Crystal, pickup is included

Luxury Nile PharaohGuide in English or Arabic · 17:00, 19:00 and 21:30Nile Pharaoh, pickup is included

Dinner cruise on the Nile MaximGuide in English or Arabic · 19:00Nile Maxim dinner cruise, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Lasts 3h–4h, runs every day at 17:00, 19:00 and 21:30, from US$ 33.25 per person, with a live guide in English and Arabic, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00, 19:00 and 21:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (under 7): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Audio guideSpanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean

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 effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want dinner and live entertainment without organizing transport or timing: the pickup, the buffet, the shows, and the return are all arranged, so the evening unfolds without planning.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 7): free.

What kind of food is served on the Nile Pharaoh Cruise?

The Nile Pharaoh offers an open buffet with both Egyptian and international cuisine, so you can choose what appeals to you and return for more.

How long does the dinner cruise last?

The cruise runs three to four hours from pickup at your hotel through dinner, entertainment, and the return transfer.

What entertainment happens during the cruise?

You'll watch a traditional Tanoura show, a belly dance performance, and live music while the boat moves along the Nile.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes, round-trip hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza is included. If you're staying at a nearby airport hotel or need pickup from Cairo airport, there's a $15 surcharge.