Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

Fallucca Sailing Luxor & visit to Banana Island from Luxor

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca in Luxor
02 See Luxor Temple from the water
03 Visit Banana Island and explore its banana plantations
04 Enjoy traditional Egyptian tea on the island
05 Taste organic bananas during your visit
06 Take in views of the West Bank hills
07 Relax with a peaceful sunset felucca ride back

Set sail on a traditional felucca and enjoy a peaceful journey along the Nile in Luxor. This relaxing experience combines scenic river views with a visit to Banana Island, where you can take in the natural surroundings, watch local birdlife and farms, and enjoy a short exploratory walk.

As you glide past Luxor Temple on the East Bank and the pink hills of the West Bank, soak up the timeless atmosphere of the river. On the island, enjoy traditional Egyptian tea and organic bananas before returning by felucca, with especially beautiful views at sunset.

On the island, enjoy traditional Egyptian tea and organic bananas before returning by felucca, with especially beautiful views at sunset.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fallucca Sailing Luxor & Visit to Banana Island from Luxor

Fallucca Sailing Luxor

Your representative will transfer you to the Nile side of Luxor (Not including in the price – the price of transportation depends on the number of persons), to board your traditional Felucca. These Egyptian sailboats have been used for millennia to move up and down the Nile, sailing down the peaceful waters of the majestic Nile River, see the imposing Luxor Temple on the East Bank and the pink hills of the West Bank go by, the boat will sail to the Banana Island, an island covered with banana plantations. Have a relaxing time enjoying the beautiful scenery on a short exploratory tour. Enjoy a refreshing cup of traditional Egyptian tea and eat organic bananas on the island.

The view is spectacular, especially at sunset which we will enjoy on the way back during our return felucca ride.

The route