Sail the Nile by Felucca

Year-Round Tours with Cultural Encounters Discovering the Riverbanks

Authentic Felucca Journeys with EgyptDiscovering

Slow Travel, Real Encounters & Hidden Treasures Along Egypt’s Timeless River

Step into a timeless journey where the Nile River becomes your guide and sailing takes on its most authentic form. This 5-day, 4-night felucca tour from Aswan to Luxor offers a unique way to experience Egypt — far from the crowds and close to the heart of local life. Travel slowly aboard a traditional Egyptian felucca, pausing at riverside villages, island sanctuaries, and sacred ancient temples.

Departing every Saturday from Aswan, this all-inclusive journey combines the beauty of slow travel with rich cultural encounters, full-board comfort, and meaningful stops at iconic sites like Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Luxor’s grand temples. With peaceful landscapes by day and nights under the stars, this sailing trip is more than a tour — it’s a soulful passage through the living story of Egypt.

Experience the Felucca Lifestyle

Peaceful days sailing, starlit nights sleeping on deck.

A Glimpse of the Journey

Your 5-Day Nile Adventure

From Aswan to Luxor: Every Saturday to Wednesday

1

Arrival in Aswan | Philae, Nubians & Elephantine Island

🏠 Guest House | 🍽 Full board included

  • Private pickup from Aswan Airport or train station & check-in at the Guest House.
  • Morning visit to the enchanting Temple of Philae and the unfinished obelisk.
  • Afternoon exploration of a traditional Nubian village and Elephantine Island.
  • Overnight stay in Aswan.

2

Abu Simbel & Set Sail

⛵ Felucca | 🍽 Full board included

  • Early 4:00 AM departure by private car for a trip to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples.
  • Return to Aswan in the early afternoon and board your traditional felucca.
  • Begin your sailing journey toward the tranquil village of Al-Kubaniya.
  • Enjoy your first magical night sleeping under the stars aboard the felucca.

3

River Life & Hidden Islands

⛵ Felucca | 🍽 Full board included

  • Morning sail to Al-Harbyab Island for a short hike and meeting local communities.
  • Visit the riverside Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
  • Continue sailing to Al-Baluli Island for a serene overnight stay.

4

Sailing & Journey to Luxor

🏠 Guest House | 🍽 Full board included

  • Final morning sailing along the Nile until Esna.
  • Private car transfer to Luxor.
  • Afternoon visits to the grand Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
  • Evening check-in at a local Guest House.

5

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Luxor Souk

🍽 Full board included

  • Morning visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings.
  • Afternoon exploration of Luxor’s colourful and traditional souk.
  • End of tour with private transfer to Luxor airport or train station.

Dates, Pricing & Booking

All-inclusive tours starting every Saturday.

Start: 11/15/25
End: 11/19/25

Price: €750

Start Date: 

15 November, 2025

End Date:

19 November, 2025

Price:

€750 Per Person
Start: 11/22/25
End: 11/26/25

Price: €750

Start Date: 

22 November, 2025

End Date:

26 November, 2025

Price:

€750 Per Person
Start: 11/29/25
End: 12/03/25

Price: €750

Start Date: 

29 November, 2025

End Date:

3 December, 2025

Price:

€750 Per Person
Start: 12/13/25
End: 12/17/25

Price: €750

Start Date: 

13 December, 2025

End Date:

17 December, 2025

Price:

€750 Per Person
Start: 12/20/25
End: 12/24/25

Price: €750

Start Date: 

20 December, 2025

End Date:

24 December, 2025

Price:

€750 Per Person
Start: 12/27/25
End: 12/31/25

Price: €750

Start Date: 

27 December, 2025

End Date:

31 December, 2025

Price:

€750 Per Person
Start: 01/17/26
End: 01/21/26

Price: €750

Start Date: 

17 January, 2026

End Date:

21 January, 2026

Price:

€750 Per Person
Start: 01/24/26
End: 01/28/26

Price: €750

Start Date: 

24 January, 2026

End Date:

28 January, 2026

Price:

€750 Per Person
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