Nile Dinner Cruise Cairo: Belly Dance & Tanura Show

Dinner and live performance on the water instead of a restaurant table on land

A two-hour dinner cruise on the Nile River in Cairo with a live belly dancer, Tanura show, and Egyptian folklore performance. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a three-course dinner featuring Egyptian and international dishes. The boat departs in the evening and returns you to your hotel after the show ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Nile dinner cruise with show

• Pick up from hotel in Cairo or Giza
• Board Nile Maxim dinner cruise
• Enjoy two-hour sailing on the Nile
• Dine on Chef’s menu with Egyptian favorites
• Watch belly dance, folklore, and Tanura shows
• Admire downtown Cairo lights
• Return transfer to hotel

The experience

You're picked up from your Cairo or Giza hotel and driven to the Nile Maxim, a dinner cruise boat that departs for a two-hour sail down the river. Once aboard, you sit at a table with views of downtown Cairo's lights reflecting off the water. The chef's menu combines Egyptian favorites with international options, all made from fresh ingredients and served throughout the cruise. Bottled water is provided. Other beverages are available for purchase.

The evening centers on three live performances. A belly dancer takes the stage, followed by an Egyptian folklore show, then the Tanura: a spinning dervish performance in traditional costume that builds to a dramatic finale. Between acts, the boat glides past illuminated buildings and bridges. A tour leader in your chosen language is present throughout, though the performances need no translation. The whole experience, from pickup to your return, spans three hours.

Pickup is included from most Cairo and Giza hotels. If your hotel is in Cairo airport, the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, or several other outlying areas, pickup costs extra and can be arranged at checkout. The boat is wheelchair accessible, as are the vehicle and all boarding areas, making the cruise available to travelers with mobility needs.

What’s included

• Western show.
• all taxes and service charges.
• a tour leader in your chosen language.
• three-course dinner.
• boat tickets.
• bottled water.
• round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• belly dancer and Oriental show performances.
• Tanura show.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour conducted in English19:00Includes pickup

Private tour in several languagesGuide in 6 languages · 19:00Includes pickup

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

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 19:00, from US$ 116 per person, with live guides in 11 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00Other times ›

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Japanese and RussianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendly

Operated by Sun Pyramids Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the private tour in English if you're traveling alone or with a small group and want the guide's commentary in one language. Pick the multiple-language option if your group speaks different languages and prefers a guide who can address everyone.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Japanese and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What's included in the dinner on the Nile Maxim?

Dinner features a selection of Egyptian and international dishes prepared fresh by the ship's chef, along with bottled water. Other beverages can be purchased separately during the cruise.

How long does the entire experience take from hotel pickup to return?

The full experience is three hours: pickup, the two-hour cruise with dinner and performances, and return to your hotel.

What performances happen during the cruise?

You'll see a belly dancer, an Egyptian folklore show, and a Tanura performance: a traditional spinning dervish act in full costume that concludes the evening's entertainment.

Is the boat accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the Nile Maxim is wheelchair accessible, and the air-conditioned vehicle used for pickup and drop-off is also equipped for wheelchair access. All boarding areas and surfaces on the boat are accessible.

Does the price include transportation from my hotel?

Hotel pickup and return are included for most Cairo and Giza locations. Pickup from Cairo airport, the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, and several other areas costs extra. You can add this at checkout.