Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4-Hour Felucca Ride in Aswan with Botanical Gardens Visit

4 Hours Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Relax on a traditional felucca ride on the Nile in Aswan
02 Sail for about one hour around Elephantine Island
03 Visit the famous Aswan Botanical Gardens on El Nabatat Island
04 Enjoy a private tour with an Egyptologist guide

Embark on a relaxing felucca ride on the Nile in Aswan and enjoy the refreshing river breeze on a traditional Egyptian sailboat. Sail for about one hour around Elephantine Island, then visit the famous Aswan Botanical Gardens on El Nabatat Island. This short private experience combines scenic sailing with a peaceful garden visit in one of Aswan's most charming settings.

Sail for about one hour around Elephantine Island, then visit the famous Aswan Botanical Gardens on El Nabatat Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Aswan

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Felucca Ride on the Nile and Botanical Gardens Visit

Get picked up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan by your tour guide and start sailing on the Nile by felucca for about one hour around Elephantine Island.
Visit the Botanical Gardens, home to several plants imported from all over the world. In 1899, Lord Kitchener used this island as a resting place for his campaign. After his death, the island was taken over by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.