7 days
Daily Tour
10 people
English
About this tour
This 7-day Nile Whisper Felucca Tour is a private, adults-only journey designed for travelers seeking a more intimate Nile experience. Unlike large cruise ships, the felucca offers slow, serene sailing and quiet nights on the river. Combined with guided tours of Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor, this itinerary delivers a blend of adventure, culture, and tranquility that few travelers ever experience.
Highlights
- Fly directly to Aswan International Airport for a seamless start
- Explore Aswan’s treasures: Philae Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk
- Sail for 4 days on the private Nile Whisper Felucca, an intimate way to experience the Nile
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple and the Temple of Horus at Edfu along the river route
- Spend tranquil nights on the Nile, stargazing and dining under open skies
- Disembark at Edfu and transfer to Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum
- Discover Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before flying back to Cairo
Included/Excluded
- Meet & assist at Aswan Airport on arrival and Luxor Airport on departure
- 2 nights in 5★ hotels (Aswan & Luxor) with breakfast
- 4 nights aboard the Nile Whisper Felucca with all meals
- Private air-conditioned vehicles for transfers & tours
- Licensed Egyptologist guide for sightseeing in Aswan & Luxor
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Bottled water during tours
- All service charges & taxes
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional evening activities (sound & light shows, hot air balloon in Luxor)
- Gratuities (tipping)
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Arrive at Aswan International Airport, where your Egyptivo Tours representative will greet you and assist with all formalities. Transfer to your hotel and unwind. In the late afternoon, enjoy your first taste of the Nile with a sunset felucca ride, watching the golden light reflect off the water.
🏨 Overnight in Aswan
After breakfast, begin exploring Aswan’s highlights. Visit the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, goddess of love and magic, reached by boat on a picturesque island. Continue to the High Dam, a marvel of modern engineering, and the Unfinished Obelisk, which reveals the secrets of ancient stone carving. Afternoon at leisure before preparing for your sailing adventure.
🏨 Overnight in Aswan
🍴 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Step aboard the Nile Whisper Felucca, your home for the next four days. With its traditional sails and private comfort, it offers an intimate way to experience the Nile. Sail northwards, stopping at small riverbank villages along the way. In the evening, the crew prepares dinner as you relax under the stars with only the sound of the river around you.
⛵ Overnight on Felucca
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake to the gentle sway of the felucca and the sunrise over the Nile. After breakfast, disembark to visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Continue sailing, watching farmers tending fields and fishermen casting their nets. In the evening, share stories with your crew over a candlelit dinner.
⛵ Overnight on Felucca
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend today gliding along the Nile at a leisurely pace. Stop at riverside villages to experience authentic local life. Enjoy lunch on deck as palm groves drift by. The afternoon is perfect for reading, photography, or simply soaking in the timeless scenery. Another evening of serenity awaits as the river becomes a silver ribbon under the moonlight.
⛵ Overnight on Felucca
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Disembark at Edfu, home to the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Explore its towering pylons and intricate carvings before continuing by private vehicle to Luxor. Check into your 5★ hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening.
🏨 Overnight in Luxor
🍴 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, visit the Karnak Temple Complex, with its awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, followed by the elegant Luxor Temple, where ancient festivals once celebrated the bond between gods and kings. Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo, carrying memories of a journey unlike any other.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
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Frequently asked questions
It’s a private, comfortable sailing boat offering an authentic Nile experience with personalized service, far from the crowds of big cruise ships.
All meals are freshly prepared by the crew and enjoyed onboard. Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
No. This itinerary is designed for adults, as the felucca experience requires patience and is best appreciated by mature travelers.
A felucca is a traditional sailing boat, smaller and more intimate, while cruises are large ships with many passengers. The felucca offers authenticity and tranquility.
Prices start from $1,980 per person.
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Bulk discount adult
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small Group (5 to 8) | 5 | 8 | 15% |
| 2 | Large Group (9 to 10) | 9 | 10 | 20% |
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Why book with us?
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Authentic Nile Experience
Sail the Nile on a private felucca, connecting with the river and temples in a way that large cruises can never offer.
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Trusted Travel Experts
With over 20 years in Egyptian tourism, we provide expert planning, licensed guides, and reliable service every step of your journey.
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