Experience an adventure trip on the Nile by felucca - 8 Days

Navigation on the sacred river, on the Nile aboard. A traditional felucca boat And stroll in the Egyptian countryside in the heart of the palm groves , sugar cane fields and among the villages with colorful houses. They have a low draft, so they can dock on small islands with less touristy because large boats can not stop there. This allows to appreciate the authentic life of the Egyptian villagers, to be close to nature. These boats are also perfect for a family holiday.

Highlights of this itinerary

Tour could be arranged Daily

Tour run with 04 person Minimum

Flexible to be customized according to your flight details


For a week, we will descend the river god aboard a traditional felucca sailing Latin, a journey of contrasts between green banks and desert of fine sand. We leave to discover on foot fields, villages and lively markets … the current life of the Nubians. The meetings are not lacking, as well as the visits of essential sites (Karnak, Philae, Edfou, Valley of the Kings …). Includes 2 nights in a comfortable hotel in Luxor and 05 nights felucca.

Itinerary notes: B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner.

Day 1  Arrival – Luxor – Overnight Luxor Hotel (D).

Day 2  Luxor visit the Temple of Karnak – Aswan visit the Temple of Philae and boarding (B L D).

Day 3  Nile Felucca Adventure – The Nubian villages (B L D).

Day 4  Nile Felucca Adventure – Kom Ombo Temple (B L D). 

Day 5   Nile Felucca Adventure – Village of Fares – Djebel Silsila quarries (B L D). 

Day 6 : Nile Felucca Adventure – Navigation to Edfu (B LD).

Day 7 : Temple of Edfu – Valley of the Kings (B L).

Day 8:  Transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure. (B).

Day 1
Arrival Luxor - Overnight Luxor Hotel (D)

Arrive at Luxor Airport or railway station where our representative will meet and assist you through customs and then you claim your baggage. You will be transferred to your selected hotel . Overnight at your Hotel.

Meal: Dinner

Day 2
Luxor visit the Temple of Karnak - Aswan visit the Temple of Philae and boarding (B L D)

Departure in the morning to visit the Temple of Karnak (02.30 H of visit).Get Lunch box then transfer by vehicle to Aswan (03 H). Visit the temple of Philae (02 H). Boarding and installation on your felucca.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3
Nile Felucca Adventure - The Nubian villages (B L D)

Walk in the Nubian villages (02.30 H): meeting with the fellahs, tea at the inhabitant and walk between the painted houses. Lunch on board then navigation. In the afternoon, a walk on the Harbiab Island (01.30 H). Meals and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4
Nile Felucca Adventure - Kom Ombo Temple (B L D)

Walk to the Daraw market (2h30), the largest camel market in Africa !!! Yes, yes, true. We visit the cattle market, camel market, peasant market and also an Orthodox Coptic Church. After a short break, we visit the temple of the crocodile god Kom Ombo temple (1h30). Lunch, possibility of swimming according to the instructions of your guide, then we resume our peaceful navigation on Hapi the Nile god.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5
Nile Felucca Adventure - Village of Fares - Djebel Silsila quarries (B L D)

Walk in a palm grove on the heights of the Nile between river and desert of the left bank (exeptionnel place): we discover the village of Fares (3h). Lunch and navigation, then we continue our hike to the careers of the Pharaonic era in the mountains of Jebel Silsila (1:30). We discover the hall of the coronation of General Horemheb, last pharaoh who reigned in the XVIIIth dynasty. In the afternoon, navigation. Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6
Nile Felucca Adventure - Navigation to Edfu (B LD)

In the morning, walk on the island of Bassaw through the gardens, and banana trees, tea at the inhabitant (2h). Lunch, possibility of swimming according to the instructions of your guide. In the afternoon, walk through the Egyptian villages of Edfu (1h30). Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7
Temple of Edfu - Valley of the Kings (B L)

We leave our boats in the morning to discover the temple of Horus (2h), built during the Ptolemaic period. Transfer to Luxor. After lunch, visit the Valley of the Kings (2h) which was the site chosen by the dynasties of Upper Egypt to install their necropolis.Overnight Luxor Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8
Departure and Flight to home (B )

In this day we will drive to Cairo Airport for the final departure with farewell.

Meal : breakfast

Package Includes

  • Meet and assist at the airport upon arrival and departure.
  • English-speaking tour guide degree qualified Egyptology.
  • Accommodation in Luxor for 02 nights including daily breakfast.
  • Accommodation in aboard Nile Felucca for 05 nights from Aswan to Edfu.
  • Touring of Aswan and Luxor.
  • Boat journey to Philae Temple
  • Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • All transfers as mentioned.
  • Lunches during the tour at local restaurant.
  • Dinner upon arrival at local restaurant.
  • All taxes and services.

Package Excludes

  • International flights.
  • Entry Visa and departure tax.
  • Any optional excursions.
  • Personal travel insurance and any Personal expenses.
  • Laundry, drinks, items of a personal nature.
  • Tips and any other expenses not mentioned.
  • Entrance fees for all the sites mentioned in the itinerary.( For entrance fees budget approx US$ 60 – 70 per person).

Prices

  • Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip but you can pay in Euro or British pound.
  • The prices valid until 30th April 2019, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
  • The prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible.
  • Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
From May to September
Single From 2 till 3 Adults From 4 till 6 Adults From 7 till 10 Adults
N/A N/A 479 $ 435 $
From October to April
Single  From 2 till 3 Adults From 4 till 6 Adults From 7 till 10 Adults
N/A N/A 539 $ 490 $

Children Policy

  • 0 – 01.99 Free of Charge.
  • 2 – 5.99 pay 25% of tour price.
  • 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
  • 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

Payment Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by Online Payment, wire transfer and or the Western Union.

Tipping

It is a customary attitude for expressing one’s satisfaction of good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.

SPECIAL NOTES

  • In order to protect your personal property, please bring any valuable items with you at all times.
  • Please do not leave any valuable items on the bus or at the hotel, attraction or restaurant.
  • Egypt Run Trip, local operators, drivers and tour guides are not responsible for any theft or loss at any location.

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Experience an adventure trip on the Nile by felucca
From $ 435.00
per Adult

Trip Facts

  • 08 Days 07 Nights
  • Daily
  • Airport transfers included.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle / Cruise boat.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle / Felucca boat.
  • 07 Breakfasts , 06 Lunches and 06 Dinners
  • Professional English speaking Egyptian tour guide throughout
  • Main site over Luxor and Aswan
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