Aswan: Felucca Ride to Elephantine Island & Botanical Garden｜Egypt

Discover the charm of Aswan with a peaceful felucca ride on the Nile. Your tour begins with a pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise, where your guide will accompany you to the riverbank.

Step aboard a traditional wooden felucca, and start sailing along the tranquil waters of the Nile. Drift past Elephantine Island, one of the most historic islands in Aswan, and take in panoramic views of the river and surrounding landscape.

Continue toward Kitchener’s Island, home to the Botanical Gardens, an island transformed in 1899 by Lord Kitchener into a lush sanctuary of rare and exotic plants collected from across the globe. Today, it stands as one of Aswan’s most peaceful and scenic places.

After enjoying roughly one hour of serene sailing, your experience concludes with a comfortable return transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise.

Kindly note: that if your hotel in Soheil island, Hisa Island , Aswan airport or any nubian hostel, there will be an extra cost.

Kindly note: that if there is no wind on the day of operation, you will take motor boat not Felucca to enjoy the tour