Private Tour
Private Sunset Felucca Ride in Aswan
Overview
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Breathtaking Views:
Immerse yourself in panoramic vistas of Aswan’s awe-inspiring sights, including the lush banks of the Nile and the fascinating Elephantine Island. The vibrant greenery and the distant desert backdrop form a stunning contrast, providing a picture-perfect setting for relaxation and reflection.
Tailored Just for You:
Every aspect of your felucca ride can be customized to suit your mood—whether it’s a romantic sunset cruise, a leisurely afternoon exploration, or a quiet retreat to reconnect with nature. The pace is yours to set, ensuring that you enjoy the Nile in a way that best suits your vision.
Create Lasting Memories:
This private felucca ride is more than just a boat ride—it’s a chance to embrace the timeless beauty of the Nile, make unforgettable memories, and bask in the serenity of one of the world’s oldest and most enchanting rivers.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
A Magical Journey Through Aswan's Timeless Beauty Step into a world where time slows down and nature and history flow together. The “Felucca on the Nile in Aswan” excursion offers you a serene and unforgettable journey through the heart of ancient Nubia and the unspoiled landscapes of the Nile. ..Your experience begins with a friendly greeting from our local representative at your hotel in Aswan. From there, you'll be guided to the banks of the Nile, where your traditional felucca—a graceful, sail-powered boat used since Pharaonic times—awaits. Sail into Tranquility Glide across the gentle waters of the Nile, where life moves with the rhythm of the wind. As you sail, take in breathtaking views of palm-fringed shores and golden sands. Your journey will cross beside Kitchener’s Island, home to the Aswan Botanical Garden—a lush oasis of exotic flora lovingly cultivated over generations. A Journey to Remember As the sun begins to dip toward the horizon, your felucca will carry you back across the river. The representative will accompany you safely back to your hotel, leaving you with the tranquil spirit of the Nile and memories that will last a lifetime.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Pick up services from your hotel and return (east bank of Aswan)
All Fees and Taxes
sailboat ride
Tipping
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Felucca Ride + Nubian village
The Nubian village : Enjoy the colorful nubian house,Vibes,culture and history
Duration: 4 hours
Bottle of water
Motor boat and felucca
Pickup included
Private Sunset Felucca Ride in Aswan
Pickup included
felucca ride+ botanical garden
felucca ride+ botanical garden: enjoy felucca ride and visit the botanical garden
incudes all fees: incudes all fees ( tickets)
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing views and experience
Pavel D,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing pictures with the sunset
Unforgettable Felucca Ride on the Nile
NorthStar05156596831,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The felucca ride was a beautiful and relaxing way to experience the Nile. Our guide was fantastic—friendly, helpful, and made everything easy from hotel pick-up to the boat ride and even a stop at a local shop as we requested. Highly recommend this unforgettable experience!
Felucca by sunset
Veraweinberg,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice and relaxed trip on the Nile! Omar was a good guide and gave a lot of explanations that were easy to follow.
Wonderfully relaxed
Tine C,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Safi gave us a lovely quiet congratulations cruise with a nice cup of tea. We really enjoyed it. When we asked him an idea to eat in the evening, he took us with his motorboat to a fantastic place with great food. He even waited on the spot to take us back to the hotel by boat.
Amazing Nile cruise in Aswan
Pagona T,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an amazing Nile cruise with Omar who is an excellent host. There was no wind so we went on a motorboat instead. Omar pinpointed different species of wildlife during the cruise. The visit to the Botanical gardens was lovely. He also offered an extra, free visit to a Nubian village, giving me the opportunity to see a unique, rich culture. It was a real bonus! Many thanks!
Amazing tour of Nubian Village
AmyBeth C,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Omar was a very engaging and knowledgable tour guide - as a Native Nubian he provided an amazing tour of the Nubian village. I would 100% recommended this tour to anyone, we really enjoyed our trip with him.
It was a wonderful...
Dev S,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience, very peaceful and relaxing. the weather was also very nice during sunset.
Very enjoyable sail. Both...
Paul F,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable sail. Both members of the crew were pleasant and professional. I appreciate that the ride started at the dock by my hotel.
Very calming and pleasant...
SeongHun K,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very calming and pleasant experiences on the Nile river. The tour company is a really good at communicating (the best among the tours we did in Egypt) and he made sure that we were picked up on time and found the right felucca boat. THe wind was not very strong that day, and he gave us an option to do a fast motor boat ride around elephantile island as an alternative. We chose Felucca ride and again it was calm and pleasant experience
Perfect timing for the sunset
696balll,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely time on an hour long ride right before the sunset. It was a perfect timing😁 Also the host was very responsive and friendly. Thank you🙏
Related Experiences
Operated by Swenett Tours