1-Hour Felucca Ride in Aswan with Botanical Gardens Visit

1 Hour 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 Botanical Gardens on El Nabatat Island
  • 04 Enjoy the refreshing river breeze and scenic river views

Enjoy a relaxing felucca ride in Aswan aboard a traditional Egyptian sailboat. Sail on the Nile for about one hour around Elephantine Island, feel the refreshing river breeze, and visit the famous Botanical Gardens on El Nabatat Island. This short experience combines scenic views, gentle sailing, and a glimpse into one of Aswan's most notable garden attractions.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Aswan
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Felucca Ride Around Elephantine Island and Botanical Gardens

  • Pick up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan by your Aswan tour guide and begin sailing on the Nile by felucca for about one hour around Elephantine Island.

  • Visit the Botanical Gardens, which are rich in plants imported from all over the world. In 1899, Lord Kitchener used this island as a resting place for his campaign and called it the Lord's House. After his death, the island belonged to the Ministry of Agriculture.

  • Transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Aswan 1 city · 1 Hour

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off

  • Professional English-speaking Aswan tour guide

  • Boat and entrance fees

  • Felucca ride for about 1 hour

  • Bottled water

  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants must sit on laps

  • Infant seats available

  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 hour finishes where it began, in Aswan.

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