A sailing boat ride past islands and dunes.
Address: Corniche El Nil, Aswan
The felucca, a wooden boat with a triangular sail, has carried people and goods along the Nile for thousands of years. In Aswan the river is at its most beautiful, flowing between black granite rocks, palm-covered islands and the dunes of the West Bank.
A typical route passes Elephantine Island, once the southern frontier of ancient Egypt, and Kitchener's Island with its botanical garden, while Nubian boatmen sometimes sing along the way.
October to April.
Late afternoon, ending with sunset behind the Tombs of the Nobles.
Calm days mean slow sailing; enjoy the pace.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Legendary 1899 hotel above the Nile where Agatha Christie stayed.
See pricesIt depends on time and season; agree the price before boarding.
Yes, with licensed boatmen; life jackets are usually on board.
Late afternoon into sunset.
