Overview
For the adventurous traveler, nothing compares to a multi-day felucca journey down the Nile. This isn't a cruise — it's an expedition. Your traditional wooden felucca becomes your home for five unforgettable days, with a Nubian captain and crew who know every bend of the river. Days are spent sailing, reading, playing cards, or simply watching Egyptian life unfold on the riverbanks: farmers tending their fields unchanged for millennia, children waving from the shore, water buffalo cooling in the shallows. Nights are the magic — you'll moor at quiet islands or riverbanks, the crew will build a campfire and prepare a simple dinner, and you'll sleep on deck under a blanket of stars. Stops include Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, but the real highlight is the journey itself — the timeless rhythm of sail and current, the camaraderie around the fire, and the profound peace of the Nile at night. Felucca Trip Luxor to Aswan is organized as a day-by-day Nile program with embarkation details, temple visits, sailing or transfer logic and optional extensions explained clearly. Each cruise day now shows what you see, why it matters and how the route connects Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Private route with confirmed timing
- Local coordination and direct support
- Flexible pacing for your group
Detailed Itinerary
Luxor or Aswan meeting and sailing briefing (Day 1)
Meet the crew, review the simple felucca route and prepare for a slower traditional Nile experience.
Village scenery and river life (Day 2)
Sail with the wind past fields, islands and local villages, stopping where conditions allow for tea or short walks.
Kom Ombo or Edfu connection (Day 3)
Transfer by support vehicle when needed to connect the felucca route with major temples or onward travel.
Optional Abu Simbel or free Aswan time (Day 4)
Use the extra day for Abu Simbel, a Nubian village, botanical garden, felucca ride or relaxed time onboard.
Arrival and onward transfer (Day 5)
Finish the relaxed sailing route with transfer to hotel, cruise or station.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 5 days felucca with crew
- All meals prepared by crew
- Mattress and blankets for sleeping on deck
- Temple entrance fees
- Support vehicle for luggage
- Meet and assist for cruise embarkation and disembarkation
- Accommodation onboard in selected cabin category when included in the final quote
- Meals onboard according to the confirmed cruise program
- Guided sightseeing in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan as listed
- Private transfers between airport, hotel, station and cruise when listed
Excluded
- Tips for crew
- Drinks beyond water and tea
- Toiletries and towels
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional Abu Simbel unless confirmed
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Any visit not listed in the final program
Prices & Packages
Prices are quoted in USD per person. Final quote depends on travel date, availability and hotel or cruise category.
| Package | Season | From | Triple | Double | Single | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard accommodation | May to August | $788 | $788 | $850 | $1,070 | |
| Standard accommodation | September to April | $900 | $900 | $970 | $1,225 | |
| Deluxe accommodation | May to August | $1,010 | $1,010 | $1,090 | $1,375 | |
| Deluxe accommodation | September to April | $1,145 | $1,145 | $1,235 | $1,555 | |
| Ultra deluxe accommodation | May to August | $1,245 | $1,245 | $1,345 | $1,695 | |
| Ultra deluxe accommodation | September to April | $1,435 | $1,435 | $1,550 | $1,950 | |
| Luxury accommodation | May to August | $1,515 | $1,515 | $1,635 | $2,060 | |
| Luxury accommodation | September to April | $1,720 | $1,720 | $1,860 | $2,340 |
Reference pricing is aligned with comparable Luxor & Aswan routes. Confirm seasonal availability before booking.
Pricing Information
The final price depends on travel date, availability, category and traveler count. Currency conversions are estimates updated from the central rate setting.
Children Policy
Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.
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