Felucca Nile Cruise

CRUISING UP THE NILE:

Don't be fooled by the title. We don't mean the classic Nile cruise, in a kind of deluxe floating hotel with fully furnished cabins, satellite TVs, showers, dryers, saloons, open buffets and oh-so-risky galabiya parties. What we're proposing is something much more modest, more down-to- earth, and more fun. Cruising by felucca can appeal to both the adventurous and the budget-conscious. The romance of sailing on the Nile with a crew of local sailors combined with the natural beauty of the green fields on either side and some of the greatest historical sites in the world, makes for an excellent blend of culture, physical activity and sheer enjoyment.

Travellers arrive at Cairo where they spend the first night. Next morning they visit the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, before boarding the overnight train to Aswan. The following two days in Aswan are free for you to explore the vibrant city, as well as the Abu Simbel temples to the south. Then come the serious sailing. The three-day felucca adventure takes you from Aswan to Kom Ombo and then to Edfu. All meals are provided on board. Don't expect sumptuous cuisine, but you will be surprised by the quality and tastiness of the food cooked by the locals. From Edfu, travellers are transferred by bus to a hotel in Luxor. Again, it is not a chain hotel, but a small local hotel that is cozy and clean.

In the afternoon, you can take a horse carriage to the Karnak Temple for a guided tour. Next morning there is donkey ride to the Valley of Kings at dawn, and then you are free in the afternoon to explore the backstreets of Luxor and its bustling bazaars.
For more information on a felucca holiday, contact Deluxe Travel at info@deluxetravelegypt.com