- Duration
- 2 hours
- Starts from
- Cairo
- Group size
- Up to 12 guests
- Difficulty
- Easy
Overview
A short felucca sail on the Nile in central Cairo, with hotel transfers and a representative: the calmest way to see the city. Shared small-group trip.
In the middle of one of the busiest cities on earth, the Nile is surprisingly peaceful. The felucca, a wooden boat with a single tall sail, has worked this river for centuries, and a short sail is the simplest way to escape the traffic.
We collect you from your hotel and drive to the riverbank, where your felucca is waiting. The captain lets the wind do the work, tacking slowly between the banks while the bridges, towers and green river islands drift past.
If you can, choose the late afternoon, when the light turns golden and the heat fades. The whole trip takes about two hours, including transfers.
Highlights
- A traditional felucca under sail on the Nile
- Views of Cairo's bridges, towers and river islands
- A quiet break from the city traffic
- Golden light on the water in the late afternoon
Itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Hotel → Nile felucca sail → Hotel
Pickup from your hotel and a short drive to the riverbank. Board the felucca and sail along the Nile while your representative points out the landmarks. You are back at your hotel after about two hours.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
- Air-conditioned car with driver
- English-speaking tour representative
- Felucca sail with captain
- Shared small-group trip
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips for the captain, representative and driver
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- A light layer, as it can be breezy on the water
- Camera or phone
- Small Egyptian pound notes for tips
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo at the time agreed when you book.
Children up to 11 pay the child rate
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