Overview
- Duration: 9 Days
- Schedule: everyday
- Destination: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Red Sea
- Tour Type: Private
Felucca Nile Cruise About
Cairo greets you with early light, soft movement, and the first hint of the trip ahead.
Across nine days, this route combines city landmarks, temple visits, and the calm rhythm of a felucca Nile cruise sailing south from Aswan.
You move from the Pyramids to Luxor’s temples and end by the Red Sea, each stop arranged with comfort, guidance, and clear logistics.
The experience is built for travelers who want depth, simplicity, and steady pacing.
Included
- 2 nights at a 4-star hotel in Cairo
- 1 night at a 4-star hotel in Aswan
- 1 night on a traditional felucca cruise boat
- 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Luxor
- 2 nights at a 4-star hotel in Hurghada
- Two-way overnight A/C bus: Cairo → Aswan, Hurghada → Cairo
- Qualified English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Guided tours: Pyramids, Saqqara, Cairo City, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Airport meet & assist + all transfers in A/C vehicles
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- Vegetarian / Vegan / Halal options on request.
- Free 1GB eSIM for the lead traveler
Excluded
- International flights.
- Entrance fees to all sites visited (allow approx. US$80, this is separate from your felucca Nile cruise price).
- Tipping kitty (approx. US$30)
- Tour guide tips
- Drinks, snacks, personal expenses
- Any meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Optional activities and upgrades
Felucca Nile Cruise Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where a representative assists with your formalities.
Transfer to your 4-star hotel, meet your guide for a short briefing, and rest after your flight.
Day 02
Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara
Start with breakfast before heading to the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at the Giza Plateau.
Continue to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid and early pharaonic tombs.
In the evening, board the overnight A/C bus to Aswan.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 03
Aswan & Philae Temple
Arrive in Aswan and check in at your 4-star hotel.
Visit Philae Temple by motorboat, gliding between rocky islands toward the sanctuary dedicated to Isis.
A quiet Aswan evening gives you space to settle before river travel begins.
Day 04
Sailing the Felucca Nile Cruise
After breakfast, board your traditional felucca Nile cruise and begin drifting along the riverbanks.
The pace slows as you pass palm groves, narrow farms, and open stretches, the classic Egypt felucca scenery.
Wind brushes the canvas sail, and the river moves steadily beneath the wooden deck.
Sleep on board the felucca with all meals prepared for you.
Meals included: Breakfast/ Lunch / Dinner
Day 05
Kom Ombo Temple & Luxor’s East Bank
Leave the felucca after breakfast and continue by A/C bus toward Luxor, stopping at Kom Ombo Temple overlooking the Nile.
In Luxor, explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, connected by the restored Avenue of Sphinxes. Check into your 3-star hotel for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 06
Valley of the Kings & Transfer to Hurghada
Cross the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, then continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Drive to Hurghada in the afternoon, arriving at your 4-star coastal hotel.
The Red Sea air shifts the trip’s tone to warm water and slower hours.
Meals included: Breakfast/ Dinner
Day 07
Hurghada Red Sea Leisure Day
Enjoy a full free day with meals at the hotel.
Snorkeling, diving, boat trips, and seafood lunches are all available, or simply rest by the beach.
Meals included: Breakfast/ Lunch / Dinner
Day 08
Return to Cairo & Museum Visit
Travel back to Cairo by overnight bus and transfer to your hotel.
Visit the Egyptian Museum to view Tutankhamun’s treasures, then walk through the alleys of Khan El Khalili.
Relax at your Cairo hotel on your final night.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 09
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Leave with clear memories of the river, the temples, and the coast—each part forming a steady, complete journey.
Meals included: Breakfast
This itinerary keeps things effortless: defined steps, thoughtful guidance, and space to enjoy what matters.
When the time feels right, your felucca Nile cruise opens the door to a grounded, beautifully arranged trip.
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