Private Felucca Ride in Aswan on the Nile

This felucca ride in Aswan is a private outing of about two hours that includes a one-hour sail on the Nile in a traditional wooden sailboat. A guide accompanies you, and you are picked up from and returned to your hotel in Aswan.

What you will see

Aswan is the place where the Nile is at its most scenic in Egypt: the river narrows, dark granite boulders rise from the water and small islands covered in palms break up the current. Sailing between them on a felucca, pushed only by the wind, is one of the simplest and most relaxing experiences in the city.

From the boat you see the green riverbanks, the golden dunes on the west bank and the everyday life of the river, from fishermen to other sailboats gliding past. Your guide can point out what you see along the way and tell you about life on the Nile in Aswan. Late afternoon is especially pleasant, when the light turns warm and the heat of the day fades.

Good to know

• Duration: about 2 hours in total, with one hour sailing.
• Private: the felucca is for your group only.
• Guide: English-speaking.
• Felucca speed depends on the wind, so the exact route can change on the day.
• Bring sunglasses and sunscreen; there is little shade on deck.

Whether you have a free afternoon or want a calm break between temple visits, a felucca ride in Aswan is a classic way to enjoy the Nile.