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Felucca Ride in Aswan – Sail the Nile Around Elephantine Island & Botanical Gardens
Tour Details
From
$15
- Duration 1 day
- Tour Location Aswan
- Tour Availability Everyday
- Pickup & Drop Off Aswan Hotel
- Tour Type Day tour
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Tour Overview
Discover the serene beauty of Aswan aboard a traditional Egyptian felucca, where time slows and the Nile whispers its ancient stories. With Royal, you’ll enjoy a peaceful one-hour sail around Elephantine Island, paired with a visit to Aswan’s lush Botanical Gardens, a perfect escape into nature and heritage.
Your experience begins with pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise. Step onto a felucca, its canvas sail catching the breeze as you glide across the calm waters of the Nile. Take in panoramic views of Aswan’s islands, Nubian villages, and gentle palm-lined banks.
Dock at the Botanical Gardens, a green oasis filled with exotic plants collected from around the globe. Originally owned by Lord Kitchener in 1899, the island was once a colonial rest stop, now transformed into a vibrant sanctuary managed by Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture.
Stroll through shaded walkways, breathe in floral scents, and experience a rare side of Aswan—calm, colorful, and deeply rooted in history.
After the tour, you’ll be comfortably transferred back to your hotel or cruise.
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Tour Highlights
Inclusions
- Pickup & drop-off from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise
- 1-hour felucca ride around Elephantine Island
- Visit to the Botanical Gardens
- Boat and entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
Tour Prices
Prices Months Pricing
US$
49
Single Per Person
US$
35
2 Persons Per Person
US$
30
3 Persons Per Person
US$
25
4 Persons Per Person
US$
20
5 Persons Per Person
US$
15
6 Persons Per Person
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