Cairo Nile dinner cruise with live entertainment and hotel pickup

Watch live performers while the Cairo skyline slides past your table.

A private dinner cruise on the Nile River in Cairo lasts three hours, departing from your hotel with return transport included. You board a 4-star or 5-star vessel, watch belly dancers and Tanoura men perform live, and eat from an open buffet as the city lights reflect off the water. The English-speaking guide is there throughout.

The experience

The boat leaves your Cairo hotel in the evening and heads onto the Nile for a three-hour float. The buffet dinner is set up as you settle in, and the live entertainment (belly dancers and Tanoura performers in their spinning skirts) takes the floor while you eat. The show runs through the cruise, so you watch between courses rather than sitting through a performance afterward. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange separate transport.

You choose between a 4-star or 5-star vessel at checkout. Both run the same itinerary and entertainment, so the difference is the boat's finish and amenities. The cruise works for families with small children, who can bring a stroller if needed. All taxes and fees are built into the price. Drinks are not included, so budget for those separately if you want them.

What’s included

• Live entertainment with belly dancers and Tanoura performers.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo.
• buffet dinner.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private Nile cruise, 4-starGuide in English · 19:00Private Nile cruise, 4 Star, pickup is included

Private Nile cruise, 5-starGuide in English · 17:00 and 19:00Private Nile cruise, 5 Star, pickup is included

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

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 17:00 and 19:00, from US$ 28 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00 and 19:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (4 to 85 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 31 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Last Minute in Egypt

Is this one for you?Choose the 4-star vessel if you want a comfortable, straightforward evening on the water. Pick the 5-star if you prefer a more upscale boat and setting. Both run the same entertainment and itinerary, so the choice depends on how you want the vessel itself to feel.

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Top questions

What kind of entertainment happens on the Nile dinner cruise?

Belly dancers and Tanoura men perform live throughout the three-hour cruise. The Tanoura performers wear tall spinning skirts and move in rapid rotations, a traditional Egyptian dance form. The shows run while you eat, not as a separate seated performance.

Does the dinner cruise include hotel pickup in Cairo?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off at your Cairo accommodation are included in both the 4-star and 5-star options. The boat departs in the evening and returns you to your hotel after the cruise ends.

What is served for dinner on the Nile cruise?

An open buffet dinner is included. The specific dishes vary by vessel, but both the 4-star and 5-star cruises offer a spread you can return to throughout the evening. Drinks are not included, so you order and pay for those separately.

Can I bring a small child or infant on the dinner cruise?

Yes, infants and small children can come along. You can bring a pram or stroller if needed. The cruise is suitable for all fitness levels, so there are no physical demands beyond boarding and moving around the deck.