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Aswan Felucca Tours

Aswan, Egypt
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Ranked #7 of 16 tours in Aswan
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Tours
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Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Got the oldest felucca around with the worse two local captains. They kept yelling at each other in Arabic and didn't speak much. They cooked the food on the floor barefoot and smoking. Washed the veggies in the Nile which I don't think is the best idea. We only sailed for about 45 mins. We docked near a busy bridge... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

We left for the Felucca in the afternoon, as sunset has the best light, plus sounds of the prayers of mosques. Its a traditional wooden boat with white sails; they take you for a small ride around the corniche, from where you can see the botanical garden at Kitchener island, Agha Khans tomb, mosque and the Philae temple. You can... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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If you only do one thing in Egypt, get out on a felucca around Aswan! The water was so clean that it was beautiful to see the blue reflections of health, after seeing it in Cairo. We did the overnight stay on the felucca, and after being initially concerned about what this would entail, we didn't want to leave when... More

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melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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Part of my tour of Egypt was a felucca tour. I was not very keen to do that. I cant swim, and Im not fond of boats or sailing! Man, it was the best. I felt so safe. It is SO relaxing to just glide along the Nile. The Nubian sailors are fantastic. It is 100% safe, in fact we... More

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Manchester
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
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The Felucca trip was part of our excursion package so I have no idea how much it actually cost. After travelling on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, we had seen much of the Nile during the journey. We arrived in Aswan the night before, the morning after we went to the Philae Island and Temple on an engine boat.... More

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northampton
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
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we booked a felucca boat trip whilst on a nile cruise with first choice in aug 2011. It cost £12.00 per person to sit on a boat for about an hour. We had a Nubian band on the boat singing to us and trying to get us involved. Then they got their items out to sell to us. So, basically... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011
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Time is tight and not enough time to take a overnight felucca trip. DON.T MISS OUT take a motor boat trip around the islands in Aswan. AN EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET. We had a wonderful time going round the Islands, City on east bank. golden sand of the desert on west bank. Passing the Tombs of the Nobles, Botanical... More

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nacrobat
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2011
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Do NOT trust or use any trip offered by Magdy Hassan Bashir Eid!! Felucca trip down the Nile is great but we just happened to pick the wrong boat and crew. My girlfriend and I had the name of a person in Aswan who books feluccas for multi-day trips down the Nile. His boat and crew were recommended by fellow... More

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brussels
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2010
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On numerous journeys we traveled from Aswan to Kom Ombo by felucca and had a wonderful experience. We also cruised around the islands in front of Aswan. The boat captain is responsible, calm, and very capable in guiding the felucca. He is also very kind and opposite to most other people does not try to rip you off. He invited... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2010
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Captain Aly's "Aswan Felucca Tours' was the most relaxing and enjoyable day my wife and I had in our terrific 3-week trip around Egypt. A boat trip on the Nile is a significant bonus to any journey in the Nile Valley and a great break from the more hectic travel experience on the shores. The typical method is a journey... More

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