Aswan Botanical garden with Felucca ride

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

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private felucca ride on the Nile
02 Explore Kitchener Island and the Aswan Botanical Gardens
03 Views of the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Tombs of the Nobles
04 Guided by a qualified Egyptologist
05 Visit the island’s small botanical museum
06 Hotel or port pickup and drop-off in Aswan

Glide across the Nile on a traditional felucca and discover one of Aswan’s most peaceful green escapes. This private experience combines a scenic sail with time to explore Kitchener Island, home to the Aswan Botanical Gardens and a remarkable collection of exotic plants and trees.

Along the way, enjoy views of the Agha Khan Mausoleum and the Tombs of the Nobles as your qualified Egyptologist guide shares the history of the area. Once on the island, visit the small botanical museum and stroll shaded garden paths for a relaxing break from the bustle of the city.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Aswan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Overview Set sail on a 2-hour private felucca tour of Aswan’s Botanical Gardens, and explore Kitchener Island with an Egyptologist. Land on the lush shores of the garden isle, whose 16.8 acres (6.8 hectares) of palm trees, sandalwood and exotic plants were first planted by a legendary British military leader. Learn the story of the island in a small botanical museum, and relax on this tranquil and shady Nile oasis. Felucca ride to Kitchener Island Stroll through the tranquil Aswan Botanic Gardens Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this special private tour Pickup and drop-off from Aswan hotels

The fine print