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Felucca Ride in Aswan – Sail the Nile Around Elephantine Island & Botanical Gardens

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From $15
  • Duration 1 day
  • Tour Location Aswan
  • Tour Availability Everyday
  • Pickup & Drop Off Aswan Hotel
  • Tour Type Day tour

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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