Felucca Ride in Aswan: Elephantine Island and Botanical Gardens Sailing Experience
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3 Ratings
Nile River Valley
Relish your exclusive 1-hour Felucca voyage in Aswan. Soak up the tranquil ambiance onboard an Egyptian sailboat in Aswan. Revel in the fresh river wind, an amazing sail around Elephantine Island, and a tour of the renowned Botanical Gardens in Aswan.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Nile - Relish a 60-minute Felucca journey on the Nile in Aswan. A tour guide will collect you from your Aswan accommodation or Nile cruise to begin a felucca sail for approximately an hour around Elephantine Island and a visit to the Botanical Gardens. This garden is renowned for its diverse collection of flora imported globally. In 1899, Lord Kitchener took advantage of this island as a recuperation spot for his troops, dubbing it the Lord’s house. Following his demise, the island came under the purview of the ministry of agriculture. Post-visit, you will be escorted back to your lodging or Nile cruise in Aswan.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Boat fees and entrance fees included
- Enjoy a 1-hour Felucca ride
- Complimentary bottled water during the trip
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Aswan
- All service charges and taxes covered
What's Not Included
- Tipping
Location
Nile River Valley
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Andrs_o
Apr 28, 2024
Smooth ride - A very beautiful and quiet ride at 5:30 pm. The organization was super clear and on perfect time. The ride lasted a little longer than and hour.Nice and smooth experience
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Relax32048877969
Apr 27, 2024
Fantastic falucca - Wow what an experience with Abdo and his team. The felluca ride was amazing and Abdo explained the history of the area to us.
It was a great time. Thank you so much❤
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Traveler40847097687
Mar 15, 2024
Relax tour - We enjoyed the sunset in the Nile it was beautiful and recommend for all visitors to take this felucca ride. The guide provided a peaceful ride up and down the Nile.
We highly recommend!
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