Overview
Escape the busy streets of Luxor and enjoy a peaceful sailing experience aboard a traditional Egyptian felucca. Glide across the Nile while admiring palm-covered riverbanks, local villages and Luxor’s beautiful skyline. The trip is especially magical at sunset, when the river reflects the warm golden colours of the sky.
Highlights Tour
- Sail aboard a traditional Egyptian felucca
- Experience the Nile at sunset
- Admire panoramic views of Luxor’s East and West Banks
- See palm trees, farmland and local riverside life
- Enjoy Egyptian tea and light refreshments
- Private experience with no large tourist groups
- Hotel or Nile cruise pickup and drop-off
Tour Itinerary
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Sail into the Sunset: A Peaceful Felucca Journey on the Nile
Your representative will meet you at your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor and transfer you to the felucca dock. Board a traditional Egyptian sailing boat and begin your relaxing journey along the Nile.
Sail past Luxor’s scenic riverbanks, green fields, palm trees and small local villages. Enjoy the gentle Nile breeze while your felucca captain navigates the river using the traditional sail.
During the trip, relax with Egyptian tea and light refreshments as you watch the sun set behind Luxor’s West Bank. After approximately two hours, return to the dock and transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise.
Package Features List
Included
- Private air-conditioned hotel transfers
- Private felucca ride
- Professional felucca captain
- Egyptian tea
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Optional Excursions & Activities.
- Tipping
Additional Info
- Sailing routes and duration may change depending on wind conditions.
- Sunset visibility is subject to weather conditions.
- Please bring sunglasses, a hat and a light jacket during the winter months.
- Pickup time will be confirmed according to the sunset time on your selected travel date.
Frequently Asked & Question
The felucca ride lasts approximately two hours, including time to enjoy the Nile scenery and sunset.
Yes, this is a private experience exclusively for you and your group.
The best time is late afternoon, approximately one hour before sunset. The exact pickup time changes depending on the season.
Yes, private pickup and drop-off from hotels and Nile cruises in Luxor are included.
The price includes private transportation, the felucca ride, a local captain, bottled water, Egyptian tea, light refreshments, taxes and service charges.
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