The Nile in Felucca

A unique experience !

Sail on the Nile on this unique little sailboat with elegant white and pointed sails. The felucca is for those who wish to discover the beauty of the Ni at the water's edge.

These feluccas have existed since the pharaonic era, they helped the Egyptians to cross the Nile from one bank to the other of the sacred river.

Nowadays, feluccas are used for cruises that will delight young and old.

The cruise includes many stops and escapades in small villages, palm groves, gardens and markets.

These stops will open the doors to an unknown Egypt, that of the countryside and the fellahs (peasants), living witnesses of an unforgettable past. Fall asleep peacefully under the nocturnal protection of the goddess Nut….

Hair in the wind under the sun of Thor, dare eternal Egypt off the beaten track, and in the most authentic way possible!

A "culture-nature" experience not to be missed!

In summary :

• Departure guaranteed from 4 people.
• 3 to 4 hours of walking and 2 to 3 hours of navigation each day.
• 2 nights in a hotel in Luxor then under the stars on the boat.
• Local English-speaking Egyptologist guide.

The crew

A felucca is also a professional crew, two felucca and an assistant, a cook and a French-trained Egyptologist guide-interpreter.

The cook on board will prepare local specialties for you.

The English-speaking guide will bring the ruins back to life as in the time of the Pharaohs with his knowledge of Egyptology, it is he who will make you discover the secrets of the Nubian gardens and palm groves and it is still him that you will question about the customs of daily life. of a living country.

Program 5 days nile cruise in felucca :

• DAY 1 – Arrival in Luxor and transfer to the hotel
• DAY 2 – Visit of Luxor and direction Aswan by minibus
• DAY 3 – Beginning of the navigation By sail and on foot, we set off to discover the ancient shores
• DAY 4 – From Kom Ombo to the Silsilla quarries
• DAY 5 – Thebes, Edfu and Valleys of the Kings
• DAY 6 – Departure