Top 10 Sailing Trips in Cairo

1.Nile River Dinner Cruise on a Yacht with Open Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · from $15Our pick

You’ll spend about three hours around Cairo’s Nile waterfront, with hotel pickup, an open buffet of Egyptian and international dishes, oriental sweets, live singing, Tanoura dancing, and belly dancing. Amir, Hassan, and Mohamed are among the drivers praised for smooth transfers, but boat quality, timing, and service can vary.

“If I could give 0 stars I would! To start with, our reservation was for the cruise at 19:00 and we were told that we were going to be picked up at 18:30. The driver got to our hotel at 19:10 with no explanation and took us to the cruise. When we got there around 19:45 we noticed Read more”

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2.Felucca Sailing trip on the Nile in Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · from $10Best value

Take a private-car transfer from your Cairo hotel to the river, then spend about an hour on a traditional felucca with a local guide, bottled water, soft drinks, and snacks. Guides such as Fero, Ahmed, Mostafa, and Osama have helped make the ride personal, though low bridges can limit the route.

“A very nice Experience to enjoy the Nile river Our tour guide was the best and he explained to us everything about Cairo too !”

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3.Coptic Cairo, Mosques , sailing on Nile and Bazaar Private Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $39Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide visiting Al-Hakim, Ibn Tulun, and Refaai mosques, Coptic Cairo, Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili. You’ll eat koshary at Abu Tarek and finish with a felucca ride on the Nile. Guide Loaai is noted for calm, clear English.

“Super visite avec un excellent guide, Loaai, très avenant. On était ravie. Le guide ne parlait pas français (pas de guide français disponible pour cette visite) donc on a dû se débrouiller avec l'anglais. Il a parlé lentement et calmement avec un Read more”

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4.Private Day Tour To Luxor from Cairo by Plane,Tours,Sailing Felucca,Camel&Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $422

Fly from Cairo to Luxor for a private day with an Egyptologist guide such as Hatem, Ahmad, or Ghada. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Banana Island, then sail a felucca with lunch, tea, and a camel ride before flying home.

“If you only have a limited time in Cairo, this is a good way (but a long day) to get a tour of the must-see historic sites in the Luxor area (Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor temples). We modified our itinerary to skip the camel ride and go to Luxor temple instead - do not miss Luxor. Our guide, Ahmed, was very knowledgeable on Egyptian history and was very helpful in accommodating unexpected needs and in changing our lunch menu and itinerary. He also checked on us to make sure we got back to our hotel ok. He and the driver were very nice and we definitely recommend…”

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5.Snorkeling Trip on Yacht with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 43 reviews · 9 hours · from $120

You’ll travel from Cairo to Ain Sokhna by private air-conditioned vehicle, then spend the day on a shared yacht with lunch, soft drinks, snorkeling, and coastal views. Guides speak English, Arabic, Spanish, or German. Snorkeling gear may cost extra.

“Great snorkeling trip on a beautiful yacht! I had a wonderful time on this snorkeling excursion. The yacht itself was very nice, clean, comfortable, and spacious and the crew was friendly and professional. The food served onboard was delicious, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. The snorkeling spots were good too we saw some colorful fish and had a nice time in the water. The only downside was that the snorkeling mask and flippers (25€) and tips weren’t included in the price, which was a bit disappointing. Still, it was a fantastic experience overall, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who likes snorkeling or is looking for…”

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6.1 -Hour Sailing Egyptian felucca ride on the Nile in Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $10

Sail the Nile near Giza for about an hour on a traditional felucca, usually around sunset, with private hotel transfers, bottled water, and snacks. Guides such as Firo and Hakiem have made the outing especially enjoyable, though some departures use a motorboat instead of a sailing boat.

“Beautiful, "only" 5 stars for our great guide Firo, the aligoator of Cairo. Very pleasent, would recommend going shortly before Sunset.”

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7.Cairo to Red Sea: VIP Yacht Cruise, Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $44

Board at Dome Marina in Ain Sokhna, then cruise to Jabal el Sakka for two guided snorkeling sessions, a buffet lunch, and time on a clean yacht with an air-conditioned salon. English-speaking guides lead the water activities, while optional Cairo transfers simplify the long road connection.

“Every thing was amazing also the driver but just one thing is strange that the driver was using his mobile more often while driving that was unsafe otherwise he was a good nature person.”

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8.Cairo sailing boat Tours on the Nile by felucca

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $10

You’ll leave your Cairo hotel around 1:30pm for a private two-hour Nile outing. Expect palm-lined views, city skylines, traditional boats, and bottled water. The advertised felucca and Egyptian buffet may vary, so confirm whether your boat will sail and how lunch will be served.

“When you offered me the choice of daytime or night cruise I chose the daytime as I am travelling along and do not like to go out at night. I should have taken the chance and the option of the night cruise. The guide and driver were very nice. Lunch was from a takeaway placeRead more”

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9.Private sailing boat with its Sailor for one hour or more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $10

Meet your sailor at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza and settle into a private, non-motorized sailboat for about an hour on the Nile. The route is limited by bridges and current, but sunset views, fresh air, and a quiet ride make this a calm break from Cairo. Night departures are also available.

“The views from the boat are beautiful and it's such a peaceful ride! The communication in the days leading up to the ride was great! The owner provided clear instructions of who we were supposed to be riding with and where exactly to meet tRead more”

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10.All inclusive private sailing Egyptian Nile Felucca Ride at Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $14

Spend about an hour on the Nile in a private felucca, with a local guide sharing stories of Cairo Tower, the Revolution Council, and the Nile Fountain. Pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle is offered, and sunset gives you the best light for photographs.

“We had the most wonderful trip and would highly recommend it! Our guide was fantastic - knowledgable, friendly, and very communicative. She made great recommendations and helped us set up the rest of our trip! I would definitely do this again. Thank you so much!”

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