Sunset Felucca Ride: Nile's Tranquil Evening Glow

Embark on a private felucca ride in Aswan and sail around Elephantine Island. Experience the river breeze and visit the renowned Botanical Gardens for a relaxing and memorable adventure.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nile River Valley - Guests will be collected from their hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan by a tour guide to embark on a one-hour sail along the Nile on a Felucca. This enchanting journey offers a serene experience on the Nile River, immersing travelers in its historical charm. As the sun sets, the Aga Khan Mausoleum shines against the Nubian…
What's Included
  • Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
  • Felucca ride for about 01 hour
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • Boat fees and entrance fees
  • All service charges and taxes
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Sunset Felucca Ride in Aswan, where the tranquil waters of the Nile come alive with the warm hues of dusk. Drift serenely on an authentic Egyptian sailboat, immersing yourself in the enchanting atmosphere as the sun dips below the horizon.
As you glide through the waters, the play of light on the river creates a mesmerizing spectacle. The gentle rocking…

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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G7628ldseanf
May 17, 2026
Nile River ride - Ahmed Saied was a great tour guide!
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S1033qgseanf
May 17, 2026
Very Peaceful - Very peaceful and relaxing. Ahmed Saied was super helpful and prompt in meeting us and facilitating the sunset felucca ride. He told us a bunch of facts and made for a great ride.
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Wanderer65975657751
Apr 14, 2026
Sunset Nile Cruise - I enjoyed the sunset cruise and the visit to Nubia Town. Baby crocodile was cute. Thank you, Mr. Ahmed Said.
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Marilyn_p
Mar 22, 2026
Sunset in Aswan - A great fun experience with our excellent guide Moataz Salah. Communication with Moataz was great. He contacted us directly on WhatsApp and picked us up from our Viking ship. The guys sailing the felucca were also great. We ended up with the boat to ourselves. Great value for the money. Nice way to end a day in Aswan!
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T0r0ntocruiser
Mar 8, 2026
Highly Recommended - We enjoyed our sunset feluka ride. The weather was perfect for sailing and the captain and his assistant very welcoming. Our guide, Mohamed Salah, was on time, engaging and informative. Our thanks to all of them.
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Tom_h
Mar 7, 2026
Masterful sailing, friendly guide, but wasn't a sunset cruise - This was supposed to be a Sunset Cruise. It was a warm, very windy day on the Nile, and the young gentleman who sailed the boat were excellent! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the sailing .experience; I was mesmerized watching them manage the rudder and the sails. They worked so hard and made the sailing experience incredible. Unfortunately though, we were told to meet at 4:00 p.m. for our cruise. Since the cruise was only an hour, we got back to our hotel an hour before sunset. So while we enjoyed the cruise and the experience, it wasn't exactly as advertised.
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Np210291
Feb 25, 2026
Unforgettable Sunset on the Nile! - We had an absolutely amazing time on our sunset felucca ride in Aswan! A huge thank you to our fantastic guide, Moataz, who went above and beyond to make our trip seamless. He arranged a convenient boat pick-up and drop-off right at our hotel on the West Bank, which was incredibly helpful. The journey itself was deeply memorable; drifting along the water while taking in the mesmerizing views and calmness of the sunset was the highlight of our trip. Through Moataz's wonderful hospitality, we truly felt like family in a faraway land. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough
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David_r
Mar 10, 2026
Well organized but felt like the minimum of what was offered - The tour was well organized and the pickup was on time. The felucca ride at sunset was pleasant and everything went smoothly. However, the experience felt quite short (about one hour) and a bit rushed. Most of the time we stayed in front of the city of Aswan rather than sailing around the islands like Elephantine, which would have made the experience more special and authentic. It felt more like a simple boat ride than a real felucca sailing experience. Overall it was nice, but it felt like the minimum of what was offered.
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Olivia_c
Apr 20, 2026
Not good, only 30 minutes, and too expensive - Not good. We had to take a few boats to get to the feluca boat. When we got there, he did not even use the feluca sail, the boat was closed up, and we only spent 1/2 hour when it was supposed to be 1 hour. If you just find a felucca when you arrive in Aswan instead of booking ahead, you can get it for 1/5th of the price than booking on viator.
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Miles_a
May 8, 2026
Cancelled with no refund - The operator cancelled the tour 30 minutes before due to weather. After repeated attempts to get a refund, they have ignored my requests every time. I do not recommend this.
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).