Enjoy a relaxed felucca ride on the Nile in Cairo with a home-cooked oriental lunch on board. Our guide picks you up from your hotel at 3 pm and takes you to the pier, where you meet the rayes (that is what we call the captain in Arabic) and set sail for two hours on a traditional wooden sailboat.
What you will eat
Lunch is prepared at home by our host Nada and served while you sail: mahshy (stuffed vegetables), rice, kobeiba shami, salad, grilled chicken and sambousek, with soft drinks and water. It is a simple, authentic Egyptian meal, the kind families share at home.
Why take a felucca ride on the Nile
- See Cairo from the river, away from the traffic, as the afternoon light changes over the city.
- Sail on a felucca, the boat Egyptians have used on the Nile for centuries.
- Meet local people and taste real home cooking rather than restaurant food.
Good to know
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo are included. The ride lasts about two hours on the water. Tell us about any dietary needs when you book, so that lunch can be adapted.
More things to do in Cairo
Pair this ride with a Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum day tour, learn to cook Egyptian food yourself in our home-cooked meal class, or spend an evening on a Nile dinner cruise with folkloric shows.
Frequently asked questions
When will I get my pickup time? After booking we confirm your pickup time and meeting details by email, usually the day before.
Can children join? Yes. Select the number of adults, children and infants in the booking form to see the price for your group.
Can I pay in another currency? Prices are set in US dollars, but you can switch the displayed currency with the currency selector at the top of the page.
Can this be added to a holiday package? Yes. Contact us and we will add it to your itinerary with the right transfers.
How to book
Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form and pay online, or contact us if you would like to add this experience to a longer holiday. Prices are per person in US dollars.
