Nile River Dinner Cruise Cairo: 5-Star Private Evening

Four hours on the Nile: buffet dinner, live belly dance, Tanoura performance, and Cairo lit up at night

A private dinner cruise on the Nile River in Cairo departs from your hotel at 6:30 PM for a 2-hour journey down the river, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You board a 5-star deluxe cruise, dine from an open buffet, and watch belly dancers perform to Arabic songs alongside a Tanoura show while the city's lights reflect off the water. The evening lasts around four hours total, and dinner is included in the price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nile dinner cruise with entertainment

• Meet at hotel lobby at 6:30 PM
• Board 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise
• Cruise Nile River for 2 hours
• Enjoy open buffet dinner
• Watch belly dance and Tanoura shows
• View Cairo city lights
• Return to hotel

The experience

The cruise picks you up from your hotel lobby at 6:30 PM and takes you to the boat for a 2-hour sail down the Nile. You'll see Cairo illuminated by city lights from the water: a view most visitors miss from the streets. The open buffet dinner is served throughout the cruise, so you eat at your own pace while the entertainment unfolds around you.

Two live performances make up the evening's entertainment: belly dancers performing to classic Arabic songs, and a Tanoura show, which is a traditional spinning dervish performance set to music. Both happen while you're dining, so you watch from your table. The boat is a 5-star deluxe cruise, meaning the setting and service are upscale compared to standard river boats. Your return to the hotel is included, wrapping up the night around 10:30 PM.

Beverages aren't part of the package, so you'll order and pay for drinks separately. Infants and small children can come along. Specialized infant seats are available if you need one. The activity suits all fitness levels since you're seated for the entire evening.

What’s included

• All taxes and services.
• private transfer from and to your hotel.
• live belly dance and Tanoura entertainment.
• open buffet dinner.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private Nile Cruise 4 Star19:00Includes pickup.

Private Nile Cruise 5 Star17:00 and 19:00Pickup is included for the 5-Star option

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

Before you book

Lasts 4h, runs every day at 17:00 and 19:00, from US$ 39 per person, 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 to1h before

AgesAdult (6 to 60 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Egypt Nice Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 5-star option if you want a more upscale setting and service for the evening. The 4-star cruise delivers the same dinner, entertainment and Nile views at a lower price point. Either way, the private booking means you're not sharing the boat with other tour groups.

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Top questions

What's included in the open buffet dinner on the Nile cruise?

The open buffet dinner is included in your ticket price and served throughout the 2-hour cruise. You can eat whenever you'd like during the sail, though the menu specifics aren't detailed in the booking information. Beverages are not included and must be ordered separately.

What time does the dinner cruise depart and how long does the whole evening take?

Hotel pickup begins at 6:30 PM, and the boat departs for a 2-hour cruise down the Nile. The full experience, including transfer time, lasts around four hours total, so you'll be back at your hotel by approximately 10:30 PM.

Can I bring young children or infants on this cruise?

Yes, infants and small children are welcome. Specialized infant seats are available if you need one, and children can ride in a pram or stroller before boarding the boat.

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

Both options are private cruises with the same itinerary, entertainment and inclusions. The 5-star cruise operates on a more upscale boat with higher-end service and amenities, while the 4-star option provides the same dinner and entertainment experience on a slightly less luxurious vessel.

Is the entertainment live, and what exactly is a Tanoura show?

Yes, both the belly dance performance and Tanoura show are live entertainment happening during your cruise. A Tanoura show is a traditional Egyptian performance featuring a spinning dervish dancer in a colorful skirt, performed to live music. Both performances happen while you dine.