Overview
Located just south of Luxor’s main city center, Banana Island (Gezira el-Moz) is a peaceful agricultural peninsula offering a clear contrast to the stone monuments of the East and West Banks. Operating with private motorboats or traditional wooden feluccas, this 2-to-3-hour trip provides a refreshing break on the water. Guests board directly from East Bank docks or Nile Cruise jetties, cruising past palm-lined banks and rural farmland. Upon arrival at the island, a guided walk through the shaded orchards introduces local irrigation methods, banana cultivation, and regional flora. The visit concludes with a fresh fruit tasting—featuring naturally ripened bananas, citrus, and sugarcane—at an open-air riverfront lounge before the return boat journey. Trip information Duration: 3 Hours Schedule: Daily Tour location: Luxor Pickup location: Your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor Tour type: Private
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Cruise along the Nile River aboard a private motorboat or traditional wooden felucca.
- Take a guided walkthrough of a working agricultural fruit island (Gezira el-Moz).
- Sample freshly harvested organic bananas, seasonal fruits, and traditional Egyptian mint tea.
- Capture panoramic photos of the Nile River, local birdlife, and West Bank rural landscapes.
- Enjoy a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere suitable for all age groups away from temple crowds.
- Benefit from door-to-door private transfers from any Luxor hotel or Nile Cruise ship.
Detailed Itinerary
Stop 1: Pickup and boarding (09:00)
Collection from your hotel or Nile cruise and a short walk to the landing, where you board a private motorboat rather than a sailing felucca, which keeps the timing predictable.
Stop 2: Upriver to the island (09:20)
A twenty-minute run south along the Nile, passing the West Bank hills and the small farming islands in the channel.
Stop 3: Walking the plantation (09:45)
Banana Island is a working plantation, not a resort. Walk the shaded paths between banana, mango, date and guava trees while the owner explains how the irrigation basins work.
Stop 4: Tasting and mint tea (10:30)
Fresh fruit straight from the trees and hibiscus or mint tea in the shade. There is a small enclosure with a Nile crocodile, which is what most children come for.
Stop 5: Free time and photographs (11:00)
Time on the island's riverbank, which frames the West Bank cliffs well in the morning light.
Stop 6: Return boat trip (11:30)
Motor back downstream to Luxor.
Stop 7: Transfer to your hotel (12:00)
Back to your accommodation. This is a relaxed three-hour trip that suits families and works well between temple days.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Hotel or Nile Cruise pick-up and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private boat ride (motorboat or felucca) with an experienced local captain.
- Licensed professional Egyptologist guide fluent in your selected language.
- Entry fees and access to the Banana Island agricultural plantation.
- Fresh seasonal fruit platter, organic bananas, and Egyptian mint tea on the island.
- Bottled drinking water provided during the boat transit.
- All local dock fees, service charges, and taxes.
Excluded
- Full warm meals or extra cooked dishes at the island’s restaurant (available for purchase).
- Gratuities for the boat captain, guide, and driver (baksheesh).
- Personal purchases and souvenirs from island vendors.
Prices by Group Size
Every amount is the USD price for one traveler, not the total booking price. Choose the row that matches your group size.
| Travelers | Price per traveler |
|---|---|
| 1 Traveler | $140 per travelerTotal for 1 traveler: $140 |
| 2 Travelers | $75 per travelerTotal for 2 travelers: $150 |
| 3 Travelers | $70 per travelerTotal for 3 travelers: $210 |
| 4 Travelers | $70 per travelerTotal for 4 travelers: $280 |
| 5 Travelers | $70 per travelerTotal for 5 travelers: $350 |
| 6 or More Travelers | $70 per travelerFrom $420 total for 6 travelers |
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Pricing Information
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Children Policy
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