2-Day Private Felucca Nile Journey from Aswan

The crew cooks Nubian meals in front of you while the felucca drifts downriver.

A 2-day private felucca tour on the Nile from Aswan puts you alone on a traditional sailing boat with a live guide, all meals and transportation included. You visit historical sites on the riverbanks, meet local villagers, and have time to rest on deck while the landscape moves past. The entire boat is yours: no shared cabins, no other travelers.

The experience

The felucca leaves Aswan with you as the only passengers on board. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of several other languages, and the crew handles all the sailing while you decide how to spend the hours: walk the banks to meet peasants and see what daily life looks like, or lie back on a mattress and watch the Nile flow. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh by the crew: Nubian meals prepared in front of you as part of the rhythm of the day, not something rushed between stops.

Evenings anchor on shore, where singing and dancing around a campfire are part of the routine. Mornings bring birdsong and the sound of the wind in the sail. There is no itinerary to race through, no schedule that demands you move on. The two days unfold at the pace of the river itself. Historical sites line the banks. You visit them when the moment feels right, not when a clock says so.

Pickup is included, so you do not arrange transport to the boat. All fees and taxes are settled upfront. The felucca is yours entirely, which means no negotiating space with strangers, no shared meals with other groups, no waiting for anyone else to be ready.

What’s included

• Private felucca with no other passengers.
• live guide in your choice of language.
• all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) prepared fresh by the crew.
• pickup from your Aswan location.
• all fees and taxes.

Information

Lasts 2d, runs every day at 12:30, from US$ 238 per person, with live guides in 7 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:30Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean and MNP

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

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Canary Tours Egypt

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to slow down on the water: the two days give you time to sit still, talk to locals and watch the river instead of racing between monuments. A shared felucca would cut the cost but fill the boat with other groups. This one is yours alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean and MNP.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What does a typical day look like on the felucca?

Days on the felucca mix visiting historical sites on the riverbanks, meeting local villagers, and free time to rest on deck. Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are prepared by the crew and served as part of the day's rhythm. Evenings often include singing and dancing around a campfire on shore.

Is the felucca shared with other travelers?

No. The entire felucca is yours alone. No other passengers travel on board. You have complete privacy for the two days.

Does the price include meals and transport to the boat?

Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included and prepared fresh by the crew. Pickup from your location in Aswan is also included, along with all fees and taxes.

What are the historical sites you visit on the Nile banks?

The felucca passes and stops at historical sites along the riverbanks between Aswan and downstream locations. Your guide points them out and explains their significance. The exact stops depend on the wind, the river conditions and how long you choose to spend at each place.