Felucca Rides in Luxor: 11 That Earn the Day

1.Over Day Tour to Luxor & Balloon Ride & Felucca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · from $200Our pick

Leave Hurghada at dawn for a private two-day Luxor trip with an Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned car, one hotel night, sunrise balloon flight, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, a felucca ride, camel ride, and meals. Guides may include Ahmed Bahaa or Marwa, while drivers such as Mina and Bomba handle the long road journey.

“We had a private tour to east & west bank of Luxor with balloon and it was so nice with our tour guide Ahmed Bahaa. Before the tour we were a little disappointed because a civil aviation cancelled our balloon flight, but the company did a partial refund for that (plus we were Read more”

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2.Amazing Sunset sailing by Felucca in Luxor -2 Hours (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · from $17Best value

Settle onto a traditional felucca for a private two-hour sunset sail in Luxor. Your driver collects you at the hotel, while crew members such as Captain Sayed, Abdul, or Cook serve tea and help with photos. Expect views of Luxor Temple, both Nile banks, and a calm, weather-dependent ride.

“Our guide Mustafa was very friendly and accommodating. We had the boat all to ourselves and they even took plenty of pictures for us. It was very relaxing and beautiful on the water- we would recommend this trip very highly!”

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3.Private East and West Banks Tour and Felucca Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 209 reviews · 8 hours · from $115

Spend eight hours with a private driver and guide visiting Luxor’s west and east banks. See the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s terraces, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with lunch and a traditional felucca ride included. Guides such as Salma, Manal, Jackie, and Mohamed Refaie are praised for clear storytelling and flexible pacing.

“I have had an amazing time reliving ancient Egyptian history with my knowledgeable and qualifiwd Egyptologist guide Marwa Fatafeatelsoker. From the Valley of the Kings to the Hatpshesut to the Karnak and the Luxor temples, it has been a good lesson in the Ancient Egypt. I cannot recommend thia tour enough. It is more than a faur bargain and great value for money. Thank you Marwa.”

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4.Dendera Temple All-Inclusive Tour & Felucca Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 207 reviews · 5 hours · from $60

Travel from Luxor to Dendera in a private air-conditioned car, tour Hathor’s beautifully painted temple with an English-speaking guide, enjoy an Egyptian meal overlooking the Nile, then take a felucca ride. Guides such as Hyaam, Osama, and Mina are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“Gerges was perfect, he speaking english very well. Smooth guide already to help you !”

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5.Nile River Private Sunset Felucca Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

Spend two quiet hours on the Nile aboard a private felucca, timed for sunset. Your English-speaking host, captain, and assistant provide tea and water, with pickup from select East Bank hotels. If the wind fades, a motorboat tows the felucca, so your river time continues.

“The boat cruise was perfect, the guys on the boat were very welcoming and friendly. They made sure we were having a good time the whole trip. They even anchored the boat to allow us to have a swim which was a highlight. Thanks once again!”

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6.Private Felucca Boat Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 90 reviews · from $31

Sail the Nile near Luxor in a private felucca with hotel pickup and drop-off. Guide Adham, also called Adam in tour details, shares local stories while you watch farmers, children, birds, horses, and donkeys along the banks. Tea is served on board, and the trip ends with sunset views toward the West Bank. Calm weather may mean a motorboat instead.

“Wonderful , nice and quiet trip in a Faluca, watching the sunset, taking teas and chating with a great guide. It was the best experience!!!!”

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7.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, then spend a packed day with a private Egyptologist guide such as Hatem, Ahmed, or Ghada. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Banana Island. A felucca sail, Egyptian lunch, tea, camel ride, and hotel transfers are included, but entrance fees and tips are extra.

“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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8.Private Felucca Ride with Panoramic Nile Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Take a private one-hour felucca ride on the Nile with an Arabic- or English-speaking tour leader, air-conditioned hotel transfers, and bottled water. You will pass Luxor’s ancient temples and riverbanks from the water. Ask about the sunset option, and note that weak wind can mean a motorboat instead of a felucca.

“Pas de vent Restés au mouillage On a dû demander pour ouvrir la voile du bateau”

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9.Over Day Tour to Luxor & Balloon Ride & Felucca

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews

Leave Marsa Alam at 5:00 am for a private two-day Luxor trip with an English-speaking Egyptologist, 4-star hotel, sunrise balloon ride, Karnak and Luxor temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, camel ride, felucca sailing, and meals. Guides including Manal, Pola, Samar Helmy, Basim, and Usman have been praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“These two days were full of excitement, especially the hot air balloon ride, which gave me one of the most beautiful sunrises of my life. The tour guide, Manal, was very kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. She explained every aspect of the places we visited in great detail and with great expertise. I highly recommend it, as it was practically a private tour for me and my partner. I absolutely recommend this activity.”

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10.Best of Luxor in 2 Days Hotel,Tours,Felucca,Camel&Balloon by Plane from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $698

Fly from Cairo to Luxor for two packed days with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, then add a hot-air balloon ride, camel ride, felucca sailing, Banana Island, local meals, and one hotel night. Guides such as Hatem, Mido, Ghada, and Saladino are available.

“i decided to book this package because i wanted to see as much as i can in luxor and definitely now can recommend any one to book this package.i stayed for one night at lotus hotel(nile view) which was very nile hotel with nile view balcony,all Read more”

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11.Luxor Day Trip with Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Felucca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 12 hours · from $260

Leave Aswan before dawn for Luxor in a private air-conditioned vehicle. With an Egyptologist guide such as Marwa Fatfafeat Elsoker, Ahmed Anwer, or Mahmoud Issa, you will take a sunrise balloon flight, visit royal tombs and temples, eat lunch by the Nile, and ride a felucca. The trip lasts about 12 hours, though road delays can make it longer.

“Gut organisierter Tagesausflug mit tollen Informationen. Vielen Dank an unseren Guide marwa fatfafeat elsoker.”

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