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Unlock Aswan's Hidden Secrets with Boat Rentals

By Eyes of Egypt
Free cancellation available
Price is $80 per traveler* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover Aswan’s enchanting Nile aboard your private felucca, where centuries of sailing tradition meet personal comfort. Your Nubian captain guides you through calm waters past Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum, sharing stories passed down through generations. Unlike busy tour boats, your traditional wooden sailboat offers the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Perfect for photographers seeking golden hour shots, couples wanting peaceful moments, and families creating lasting memories. Relax on soft cushions while enjoying freshly brewed Nubian tea and watching local birds soar overhead. Your captain knows secret spots where the river views are most stunning and when to pause for the perfect sunset photos.

This private rental lets you experience the authentic Nile, away from tourist crowds. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, history enthusiast, or family looking for quality time together, your journey adapts to match your interests.

Activity location
  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Nile Taster Cruise
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 1 hour: Brief introduction to traditional felucca sailing. Perfect for busy travelers seeking authentic Nile views with minimal time
Pickup included

Starting time: 4:00pm
Price details
$80.00 x 1 Traveler$80.00
Total
Price is $80.00
Classic Sunset Sail
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Our most popular duration. Glide past Luxor’s riverside monuments with tea service while experiencing magical sunset colors
Pickup included

Starting time: 4:00pm
Price details
$100.00 x 1 Traveler$100.00
Total
Price is $100.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Egyptian hospitality with fresh mint tea and water bottles .
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Sailing Boat , comfortable cushioned seating area , Life Jackets and Safety Equipment
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible rental duration & Choice of sailing times - morning, afternoon, or magical sunset journeys
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experienced Nubian Captain - Local expert with deep knowledge of the Nile’s currents and hidden gems
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photo Opportunities , Elephantine Island, Botanical Gardens, the Agha Khan Mausoleum

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Aswan
  • 30m
Hotel Departure & Nile Introduction Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your Aswan hotel. Your experienced Nubian captain will welcome you aboard your private traditional wooden felucca. As you settle onto comfortable cushions, enjoy panoramic views of Aswan’s waterfront while your captain prepares the iconic triangular sail. This initial sailing segment offers perfect photo opportunities of Aswan’s famous Corniche and cityscape as you gently drift away from shore.
Elephantine Island (Pass by)
Sail around Aswan’s largest Nile island, home to ancient temples, archaeological sites, and vibrant Nubian villages. Witness the ruins of Abu Temple dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum, guardian of the Nile’s source, dating back to the New Kingdom. The island’s northern tip offers excellent views of the Nilometer, an ancient structure used to measure flood levels for thousands of years. Your captain will navigate close to the shoreline, allowing unobstructed photography of colorful Nubian houses contrasting against the island’s granite formations.
Kitchner's Island (Pass by)
Kitchener’s Island (Botanical Gardens) Continue to this lush paradise, transformed in the 1890s when Lord Kitchener imported exotic plants from across Africa and Asia. From your felucca, admire the island’s dense palm groves, flowering trees, and bird sanctuaries. The western side offers particularly stunning views where tropical foliage meets ancient granite boulders. During spring months, the island’s blooming jacaranda trees create purple canopies visible from the water, making for exceptional photography.
Qubbet el-Hawa (Pass by)
Sailing Past the Tombs of the Nobles Your journey continues along the West Bank where dozens of rock-cut tombs from the Old and Middle Kingdoms are carved into the cliffsides. These final resting places of Aswan’s ancient governors and dignitaries feature facades with columns and hieroglyphic inscriptions visible from the river. This unique vantage point offers perspectives few tourists experience, with afternoon light creating dramatic shadows across the tomb entrances. Your captain will identify key tombs including those of Sirenput I and II.
Mausoleum of Aga Khan (Pass by)
Agha Khan Mausoleum Viewpoint Reach the perfect position to admire the hilltop Mausoleum of Agha Khan III, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims until 1957. The elegant pink granite structure with its distinctive dome presents a magnificent sight from the river. This location offers the most photogenic views of this architectural marvel, especially in late afternoon when golden sunlight bathes the tomb. Your captain will share the romantic story of the Agha Khan’s connection to Aswan and his wife’s daily tradition of placing fresh roses at his tomb.
Aswan
  • 30m
Sunset Return to Hotel Complete your journey with a tranquil sunset sail back to your starting point. As the sun descends behind Aswan’s western desert, the Nile waters transform with golden reflections. This final leg offers unmatched photography opportunities of feluccas silhouetted against the colorful sky. Your captain will navigate to optimal sunset viewing positions before returning you to your hotel refreshed and enriched by Aswan’s unique riverside heritage.

Location

Activity location
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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

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