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15 Nile Cruises in Cairo & Giza That Repay the Early Start

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Every trip has a free day it has not decided about yet. These 15 nile cruises in Cairo & Giza are laid out with price and duration so the decision takes two minutes.

Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment - From hotel lobby to Nile boat
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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

1.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,190 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $25Our pick

Spend two hours on the Nile with an open buffet, Arabic music, belly dancing, and a Tanoura show. Hotel pickup and drop-off cover Cairo, Giza, Haram, and 6th of October City. Guides such as Mariam, Mustafa, Ahmed, and Aladdin have helped make the evening easy and friendly, though the boat may differ from promotional photos.

“SUPER SUPER SUPER Hotel pickup and drop-off were punctual and safe. The on-board entertainment was fantastic, with fantastic music and dance performances. The food was delicious and plentiful. The guide was wonderful, accompanying me throughout the cruise and very kind. She made sure I didn't feel alone.”

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Luxury Felucca on the Nile with Lunch - Boarding a traditional felucca for two quiet hours
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Luxury Felucca on the Nile with Lunch

2.Luxury Felucca on the Nile with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 994 reviews · from $50Top rated

You’ll be collected from your Cairo or Giza hotel, then spend about two hours sailing the Nile on a private felucca with an attentive crew. Egyptian breakfast, lunch, or dinner includes dessert and soft drinks. Guides such as Mido, Mohamed, and Zizo are praised for punctual pickups, helpful service, and taking photos. Sunset departures are especially appealing.

“Our tour guide was great. On our way to the Felucca boat he explained some of tourist sites. On the Felucca boat he really made our friend feel special due to us celebrating her birthday on the boat”

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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show with Pickup - Hotel pickup makes the evening easier
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Cairo: Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show with Pickup

3.Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer Show with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 835 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Spend three hours on the Nile with private hotel transfers, a buffet dinner, Arabic music, belly dancing, and a Tanoura performance. Guides such as Aya, Ahmed, Youssef, and Haitham have been praised for friendly service and helpful explanations. Expect a lively evening rather than a quiet sightseeing cruise, with drinks sold separately.

“I enjoyed all of the activity. The entertainment was great fun! The guide and driver were very nice and professional too. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River - Hotel pickup and getting aboard
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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River

4.Dinner Cruise on the Nile River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 741 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $40

Spend about two hours aboard a Cairo dinner boat with an open buffet, Egyptian folklore, live music, and belly dancing. Hotel pickup and return are included, usually from 18:30 to 22:00. You can sit inside for the show, then head to the upper deck for Nile views. Drinks cost extra, and the food quality can vary.

“A really great night foot and entertainment were excellent.”

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2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo - Is $11 good value?
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2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo

5.2-Hour Nile River Dinner Cruise From Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 672 reviews · from $11

Cruise the Nile from downtown Cairo on an evening boat trip with hotel pickup, buffet dinner, belly dancing, live music, and a tanoura show. The group is limited to 15 people, with guides such as Muhammad, Mostafa, and Sumaya reported by name. Bring cash for drinks and allow extra time for pickup and boarding.

“Professional The driver and guide are very professional, the cruise ship is also good, the above program is very wonderful”

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Giza: Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur (Pyramid & Felucca Options) - Sakkara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
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Giza: Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur (Pyramid & Felucca Options)

6.Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur (Pyramid & Felucca Options)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 626 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $55

Explore Egypt’s earliest pyramid fields at Sakkara and Dahshur, visit ancient Memphis, and add Giza or a Nile felucca ride. Choose a shared English tour or private guide in several languages. Guides such as Shereen, Alaa, and Mohamed are praised for clear history lessons, thoughtful pacing, and excellent photos.

“fantastic tour across saqquara, memphis, the bent and red pyramids and the giza pyramids. finished with a very relaxing river ride on a felucca which was the perfect way to end the trip my guide and driver were both amazing and would reccomend this trip to everyone interested in seeing ancient Egyptian history!”

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Private Felucca Ride on the Nile River - Leaving your hotel in a private vehicle
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Private Felucca Ride on the Nile River

7.Private Felucca Ride on the Nile River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 537 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

You’ll leave your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, meet a guide such as Mohammed, Salma, or Amal, and sail the Nile in a traditional felucca. The boat ride lasts about one hour within a two-hour outing. Expect quiet river views, photo help, and a flexible, personal feel for $15 per person.

“We had the best time on our tour with Mahmoud Fero & Mohammed! Excellent service, really friendly and made the whole experience from start to finish 10/10. Fero made sure we had the best time and we would give him 100 stars if we could! It felt as though we were travelling with old friends :) great value for money as well! We would definitely recommend and will be doing the tour again in the future!”

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Cairo: 1 or 2-Hour Felucca Ride on the Nile with Transfers - The sights from the water
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Cairo: 1 or 2-Hour Felucca Ride on the Nile with Transfers

8.1 or 2-Hour Felucca Ride on the Nile with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 451 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $15

Cruise the Nile from Cairo or Giza in a traditional felucca for one or two hours, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a soft drink. Sunset is the best time for Cairo’s lights and cooler air. Guides such as Abeer and Hana are praised for storytelling and photos, though low wind can mean a motorboat instead.

“the experience on the felucca was nothing short of magical. seeing Cairo come alive at night frim the water was a true highlight! i cannot recommend this or this company enough!”

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Cairo Private Felucca OnThe Nile River With Pickup and Soft Drink - Cairo’s famous bridge and Cairo Tower
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Cairo Private Felucca OnThe Nile River With Pickup and Soft Drink

9.Cairo Private Felucca OnThe Nile River With Pickup and Soft Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 438 reviews · from $12

Sail privately on the Nile for one or two hours, with pickup from Cairo or Giza hotels, soft drinks, water, and traditional Egyptian music. Sunset and nighttime departures show Cairo from a calmer angle. Drivers such as Karim, Amir, and Ghandy have earned praise, but boat availability, wind, timing, and communication can vary.

“Amazingly peaceful experience. I'd recommend the sunset jaunt. Try to time your experience (pick up) about an hour before sunset. They came and picked me up at my hotel (just me), took me there and back. I'd definitely do this one again once it warms up”

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ViP Private Effective Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo - Boarding the boat and finding your place
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ViP Private Effective Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo

10.ViP Private Effective Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 370 reviews · from $15

Spend an evening on the Nile with private pickup from Cairo or Giza, a buffet dinner, live Egyptian music, belly dancing, and Tannoura dancing. Guides such as Asmaa, Lydia, Basem, and Capoo have helped make the outing easy for many visitors. Expect a shared boat, city views, and a lively, sometimes loud show.

“The food was very good and the entertainment was great. Our guide Basem was fantastic and was so very entertaining and informative. This trip is longer than most of the other tours available”

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Giza: Pyramid, Memphis, Sakkara W/Opt Dahshur & Felucca Tour - Pickup, vehicles, and the Cairo traffic factor
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Giza: Pyramid, Memphis, Sakkara W/Opt Dahshur & Felucca Tour

11.Pyramid, Memphis, Sakkara W/Opt Dahshur & Felucca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 361 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $41

Visit the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, and optional Dahshur with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a licensed guide. Private options include lunch and several languages. The VIP plan adds all four sites and a felucca ride. Guides such as Mohamed Saleh, Mariam, Shereen, and Mina are noted for clear explanations and excellent photos.

“Guide and driver were great! My guide was very knowledgeable, spoke good English, and offered to take amazing photos. The driver was friendly and played great music. There was a small problem with the company about the ticket being included or not, but it was fixed quickly and honestly. I had a great experience and would highly recommend!”

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Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer - Two hours of cruising, dinner, and city lights
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Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer

12.Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 325 reviews · from $11

Leave your Cairo hotel around 6:30 p.m. for a two-hour Nile cruise with dinner, belly dancing, Arabic music, and Tanoura performers. Pickup and drop-off are included, with guides such as Momen, Aya, Mariom, and Sayya noted for friendly service. Drinks cost extra, and seating or boarding can vary by booking level.

“This was a thing to do as a filler- if you have nothing else to do.. nothing I would prioritize . They do have different levels to the booking. Where you could have different meal options and likely better seating. Maybe I would have had a better experience if I knew that. Most of Read more”

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Nile River Dinner Cruise on a Yacht with Open Buffet - Hotel pickup, drivers, and the first part of the evening
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Nile River Dinner Cruise on a Yacht with Open Buffet

13.Nile River Dinner Cruise on a Yacht with Open Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · from $15

Spend about three hours on an evening Nile cruise from Cairo with hotel pickup, an open buffet of Egyptian and international dishes, oriental sweets, live singing, Tanoura dancing, and belly dancing. The experience is sold as a private yacht outing, but some departures use a larger shared boat, so confirm the vessel and timing before you go.

“1. The driver met us at the hotel 10 minutes past our scheduled appointment 2. My booking was for 4 persons ( 3 adults+1 child). The tour operator (Trip egypt) tried to charge me for 1 additional person stating that I had booked only for 3 and the child will be charged. I had to show my booking in VIATOR to make him understand. Though he know this well, he was only trying his luck to charge extra.”

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Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show - Egyptian dishes and a buffet that suits mixed appetites
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Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show

14.Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · from $8Best value

Spend about two hours aboard a Cairo Nile dinner boat, with a buffet of Egyptian and international dishes, belly dancing, music, and a colorful Sufi whirling show. Private pickup and return are offered from central Cairo and Giza hotels. Ship quality varies by the 4-star, 5-star, or deluxe option you choose.

“We were picked up at our hotel on time and returned back there after the cruise by our lovely driver Assem. The cruise was 1 and a half hours and the food was tasty and plentiful. The entertainment could be better. Most of the people were more interested in watching the little girl dancing rather than the professional belly dancer.”

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Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon - Day one: the Pyramids, Tutankhamun, and a flight to Luxor
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Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

15.Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 248 reviews · 5 days · from $1,400

See Egypt’s major sights in five busy days, from the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum to Luxor’s tombs, Abu Simbel, and Old Cairo. You’ll fly between cities, spend two nights on a 5-star Nile cruise, and rise early for a hot air balloon ride. Guides may include Jasmine, Nada, Damiana, or Ahmed, depending on availability.

“Omar was fantastic, an exceptional photographer as well! Moved us around allowing plenty of time to see each sight. Highly recommend”

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★ 5.0All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and FeluccaFrom $39143 reviews
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★ 4.0Sunset Felucca Ride and Food Tour With Private GuideFrom $10195 reviews
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★ 3.68-Day Private Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile CruiseFrom $2,10096 reviews
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