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Felucca sail around Aswan’s Islands & Nubian Lunch

About this experience

Enjoy your Felucca ride in Aswan and Take a relaxing ride on an Egyptian sailboat in Aswan and to enjoy the river breeze, a fantastic sailing experience around Elephantine Island and a visit to the famous Botanical Gardens in Aswan.

At a glance

  • Duration: 7 hr
  • Private experience

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Felucca sail around Aswan’s Islands & Nubian Lunch
Pickup included
with entrance fees & lunch
with entrance fees & lunch
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Qualified licensed Egyptologist guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • pickup and drop-off
  • Sightseeing including all entrance fees ( if the option selected )
  • Transport by modern private vehicle
  • Lunch meal

Not included

  • Tips & gestures
  • drinks during lunch

Itinerary and highlights

Start your day with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most impressive engineering feats. It was constructed in the 1960s to control flooding, generate hydroelectric power, and provide water for irrigation.

take a short boat ride to Kalabsha Temple, located on the shores of Lake Nasser. The temple was originally built during the Roman period and was relocated here during the construction of the High Dam to avoid submersion.

In the late afternoon, take a boat ride to Philae Temple. This temple complex was dedicated to the goddess Isis and was also relocated due to the flooding caused by the High Dam.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Highlights: The stunning location on an island in Lake Nasser, intricate reliefs, and the sanctuary dedicated to Isis.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with views of the Nile, such as Nubian Restaurant.
,Next, head to the Unfinished Obelisk, which lies in a granite quarry. This ancient obelisk was abandoned during construction due to cracks in the stone. after the tour you will be transfer to your hotel

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Flyby Egypt Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 7 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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