Overview

Cairo by Night Felucca – Sunset Nile Sail, Rooftop Dinner & Illuminated Cairo Private

This cairo by night felucca experience is Cairo at its most enchanting: a sunset sail on the Nile in a traditional felucca boat, followed by dinner at a rooftop restaurant with city views, and a private night tour of Cairo’s most dramatic illuminated landmarks. As the heat of the day fades and the city’s lights begin to reflect on the Nile, Cairo transforms into one of the most atmospheric places on earth — and this private evening tour captures every moment of it.

Cairo by Night Felucca — The Sunset Sail

The felucca is Egypt’s ancient wooden sailboat — the same design used on the Nile for thousands of years. Your cairo by night felucca experience begins at a private dock in Zamalek or Maadi at sunset (approximately 5:30-6:30pm depending on season). For 60-90 minutes, glide silently between the riverbanks with the Cairo skyline to the east and the palm-fringed island of Gezira to the west. Your guide explains the history of the Nile, the Cairo islands, and the bridges and buildings you pass. Tea and light refreshments are served on board.

Cairo by Night Felucca — Dinner

After the sail, your private vehicle takes you to a rooftop restaurant in central Cairo or on the Nile Corniche — chosen for its views of the illuminated city rather than the tourist-trap dinner cruises. Enjoy traditional Egyptian food (kofta, grilled fish, mezze, koshari, and fresh bread) at a table with a view of the Cairo skyline. Dinner is included in your cairo by night felucca tour price.

Cairo by Night Felucca — Night Tour

After dinner, your guide takes you on a private night drive through the most atmospheric parts of nocturnal Cairo:

• Tahrir Square — illuminated at night with the Egyptian Museum facade lit behind it
• Al-Muizz Street — medieval Islamic Cairo’s most beautiful street, stunning at night with warm lighting on the ancient mosques and stone facades
• Khan El Khalili — the great bazaar’s evening transformation, when the lantern shops glow and the cafés fill with shisha smoke and the sound of traditional music
• Qasr El Nil Bridge — four bronze lion statues guard the bridge over the illuminated Nile

Your cairo by night felucca tour ends at your hotel at approximately 10:30-11:00pm.

What’s Included

• Private felucca boat (60-90 min sunset sail)
• Private licensed guide throughout the evening
• Dinner at a rooftop restaurant (traditional Egyptian menu)
• Private air-conditioned vehicle — hotel pickup & drop-off
• Tea and refreshments on the felucca
• Bottled water throughout

What’s Not Included

• Drinks beyond water and tea
• Personal spending and gratuities

Practical Information

Pickup from your hotel at approximately 5:00pm. The cairo by night felucca tour runs daily year-round and lasts approximately 5-6 hours. Summer evenings are warm and pleasant — this is actually one of the best seasons for the evening tour as Cairo’s rooftop restaurants are at their liveliest. Casual dress is fine; a light layer for the Nile breeze is recommended even in summer.

Why Book With Elias Tours Egypt

Elias Tours Egypt is a professional licensed tour operator. Our cairo by night felucca tour is completely private — your guide, your pace, your Cairo evening. Browse our Egypt Tour Packages, explore Egypt Activities, learn about Egyptian Culture, or reach us via our contact page. Official tourism info at Egyptian Tourism Authority.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cairo by Night Felucca

How long is the cairo by night felucca tour?

5-6 hours total: 1 hour pickup and transfer, 60-90 min felucca sail, 1.5 hr dinner, 1.5 hr night tour. Drop-off at your hotel around 10:30-11:00pm.

Is a felucca safe at night?

Yes — the felucca operates in the calmer central reaches of the Nile between the Cairo bridges. Your captain is licensed and experienced. Life vests are on board.

Can I combine this with a daytime Pyramids tour?

Yes — many guests do a morning Pyramids tour and then this cairo by night felucca experience in the same day. Contact us to arrange a combined itinerary.

What if it rains?

Cairo receives fewer than 5mm of rain per year — rain during the evening tour is extremely unlikely. If unusual weather occurs, we adjust the itinerary accordingly.