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Aswan Sunset Felucca & Nubian Dinner Evening Tour

A private evening in Aswan: a felucca sail at sunset on the Nile, then dinner in the Nubian style. Short, slow and finished by bedtime.

Duration: About 3 hours
Where: Nile at Aswan, then dinner
Pick-up: Hotel or Nile cruise ship in Aswan
Language: English (other languages on request)

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About this tour

This is the easy end to a sightseeing day, and it asks nothing of you except to sit. A felucca takes you out on the river as the light drops, past Elephantine Island and under the hill with the Aga Khan mausoleum. Afterwards you eat a Nubian dinner, with the venue confirmed for your date when you book.

It suits couples, friends and families who want a quiet evening, and it works well after an early morning at Abu Simbel or Philae because nothing on it is rushed. It is not a good fit if you want a show or nightlife, if you do not like small boats, or if you need a fixed dinner time with no flexibility, since the sail depends on the sun and the wind.

Sunset time changes through the year, so we set the pickup around the sun, not the clock. You tell us your date and we confirm the hour.

Felucca at sunset

A private sailing boat with a crew of two or three

Elephantine Island

The island facing the city, seen from the water

Mausoleum of Aga Khan

A pink limestone mausoleum on the west bank hill

Nubian dinner

A table set in the Nubian style

Kitchener's Island

The botanical island, seen from the water

How the day runs

1
Late afternoonPickup and the felucca landing
Your host meets you at your hotel or ship and takes you to the Corniche, where the feluccas tie up. The pickup is timed so you are on the water before the sun reaches the horizon.
2
Before sunsetSailing upstream
You sail with the crew along the east bank and out toward the middle of the river. A felucca is a wooden boat with one sail, or two lateen sails on the Nile, and it is quiet under sail. The wind sets the pace.
3
SunsetElephantine and the west bank
Elephantine Island lies ahead of you, and above the west bank sits the Mausoleum of Aga Khan III, finished in 1960. Its interior has been closed to the public since 1997, so the water is where you see it. Your guide points out Kitchener's Island, which is a botanical garden, but the visit is for another day.
4
After darkLanding and transfer to dinner
The crew brings the boat in and your driver takes you to dinner. We confirm the transfer time and the dinner venue for your date when you book.
5
EveningNubian dinner
Dinner is a set meal in the Nubian style. Your host can explain the dishes and the background of Nubian cooking, and whether there is music depends on the venue and the night. We confirm the menu, vegetarian options and venue for your date when you book.
6
Late eveningBack to your hotel or ship
Your driver takes you back to your hotel or ship. We confirm the finish time when you book.

What’s included

Included

Pickup and return from your hotel or Nile cruise ship in Aswan
Private felucca with crew for your group
Nubian dinner, as confirmed for your date when you book
Private vehicle
Private host who speaks English

Not included

Tips for the crew and driver
Drinks, unless confirmed for your date when you book
Personal shopping

Booking policies

Important information

Sun and wind

The sail depends on the wind. In a still evening the boat moves slowly, and in a stronger breeze it can feel cooler on the water. Bring a light layer even in summer, when Aswan averages above 40 °C in daytime from June to September.

Wear

Flat shoes with grip for stepping aboard, and clothes you can sit comfortably in. Covered shoulders are polite in the village or restaurant.

Night timing

If you have an early flight or a very early pickup the next morning, tell us when you book and we will plan a shorter dinner.

Payment and deposit

Prices are in US dollars and the price in your written quote is the one that counts.
The deposit is 30 percent of the total price (50 percent for trips that start from 18 December to 5 January).
The balance is due 15 days before arrival. If you book later than that, the full amount confirms the booking.
Payment instructions come with your written quote.

Cancellation and refund

Send every cancellation by email so that we can confirm it in writing. The charge is a percentage of the tour price, and anything you paid above it is refunded.