Nile River dinner cruise Cairo: Belly dance and Tanura show

Dinner and live performance on the Nile while Cairo's landmarks glow at night

A two-hour dinner cruise on the Nile River in Cairo features a set menu of Egyptian and international cuisine, a belly dance performance, and a Tanura dance show with live music. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The boat departs from a dock 4 minutes from Tahrir Square.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Nile dinner cruise and show

• Hotel pickup in Cairo
• Embark on Nile Maxim dinner cruise
• Enjoy set menu with Egyptian cuisine
• Admire illuminated Cairo landmarks
• Watch belly dance performance
• Watch Tanoura dance show
• Experience live music onboard
• Return to hotel for drop-off

The experience

The Nile Maxim boat leaves from a dock near Tahrir Square for a two-hour evening voyage. You board with a set menu already planned: Egyptian, international and Oriental salads, plus your choice of main courses. As the boat moves downriver, the city's landmarks light up around you: the skyline of downtown Cairo framed against the water.

Entertainment unfolds while you eat. A belly dancer performs, followed by the Tanura Dance show, a whirling display of Egyptian folklore, with live musicians accompanying both. The combination of food, movement and the river itself fills the evening. There is no separate sightseeing stop or guided narration of the sites you pass.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the booking. A modern air-conditioned vehicle collects you and returns you after the cruise ends. Pickups from the airport, New Administrative Capital, Sheikh Zayed City or other outlying areas cost extra and can be arranged at checkout.

What’s included

• Western show.
• choice of set menu with Egyptian, international and Oriental salads.
• belly dance and Tanura dance performances.
• live music.
• hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• all taxes and service charges.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour conducted in English19:00Pickup is included

Private tour, available in several languagesGuide in 6 languages · 19:00Pickup is included

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

Before you book

Lasts 3h 1m, runs every day at 19:00, from US$ 117 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 19:00

Book up to4h before

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

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Japanese and Russian

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendly

Operated by Sun Pyramids Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want hotel pickup included and prefer a fixed two-hour evening with a set menu over flexible timing and self-arranged transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

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

What kind of food is served on the Nile Maxim dinner cruise?

The set menu includes Egyptian, international and Oriental salads, with your choice of main course from the options offered. Beverages and water during dinner are not included.

How long is the Nile River cruise?

The cruise lasts two hours from departure until return to the dock near Tahrir Square.

Does the price include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Cairo are included. Pickups from the airport, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Sheikh Zayed City or other areas outside central Cairo are available for an additional cost.

What performances happen during the dinner cruise?

A belly dancer performs, followed by the Tanura Dance show, a traditional Egyptian folklore performance, with live music throughout the evening.

Is the boat accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the Nile Maxim is wheelchair accessible, with accessible transportation and surfaces throughout.