Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

Aswan Botanical Garden Tour and Felucca Sailing Experience

2 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Aswan. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private felucca sailing experience on the Nile
  • 02 Visit the peaceful Aswan Botanic Gardens on Kitchener Island
  • 03 See the Mausoleum of Aga Khan from the water
  • 04 Pass the Tombs of the Nobles on the West Bank
  • 05 Explore the small botanical museum
  • 06 Qualified private Egyptologist guide included
  • 07 Hotel/port pickup and drop off included

Discover a quieter side of Aswan on a relaxing felucca sail to Kitchener Island and the Aswan Botanic Gardens. This private experience combines gentle time on the Nile with a stroll through one of the city’s most peaceful green spaces, accompanied by a qualified Egyptologist guide.

As you sail, take in views of the Mausoleum of Aga Khan and the Tombs of the Nobles on the West Bank before arriving at the gardens. Once on the island, visit the small botanical museum and wander among exotic plants and trees from around the world before returning to Aswan’s East Bank by felucca.

From the felucca, you will see the Agha Khan Mausoleum, situated on the top of a hill, commanding a magnificent view of the Aswan area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Aswan
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

From the felucca, you will see the Agha Khan Mausoleum, situated on the top of a hill, commanding a magnificent view of the Aswan area.

On the West Bank, the desolate hillside is dotted with the Tombs of the Nobles which your Egyptology guide will give a brief history of as you sail by.

Your felucca ride to Kitchener Island takes around 30 minutes, depending on wind & Nile currents, and on arrival, your guide will accompany you to Aswan Botanic Gardens.

Visit the small botanical museum before strolling through the tranquil gardens which are home to many exotic species of plants and trees imported from all around the world.

The Aswan Botanic Gardens are a quiet and peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of everyday Egyptian life,

Returning to your felucca you will return to Aswan’s East Bank, riding the currents and winds on a relaxing sail with the expertise and knowledge of your local felucca captain.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Aswan. 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop off.
  • Private Qualified Egyptologist Tour-Guide.
  • All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Tipping (recommended)

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • this is not entry ticket
  • The driver will follow up with the traveler by room number.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Aswan.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Aswan.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Aswan..

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