Top Cairo Lunch Cruises

A cruise along the Nile River is a must for first-time visitors to Egypt and the famous river is even more spectacular by night. Set sail on this evening cruise, where you'll tuck into a delicious buffet and be entertained by live music, belly dancing, and a traditional tanoura dance show.

Watch the palm trees and city lights drift by on a dinner cruise of the Nile with a Tanoura performance and belly dance. Cast off from the pier in the warm, evening air, and enjoy a sumptuous open buffet as you navigate the river alongside feluccas and fishing boats. Enjoy views of the iconic city skyline, then relax to the sounds of traditional Egyptian music as belly dancers and Tanoura performers share their traditional arts with sensuous movements and bright, twirling skirts.

Treat yourself—or that special someone—to the magic of your own personal felucca sailboat, on a stylish craft with attentive crew, elegant furnishings, and delicious food. Your day includes private 2-way transfers from your hotel, breakfast, lunch, or dinner with dessert and soft drinks. Fine details such as balloons, flowers, candles, and celebration cakes can be arranged for an additional charge.

Even if you have only a short time to spare, you can still enjoy a private River Nile cruise. This Nile River experience includes hotel transfers so you can simply enjoy the ambiance, views, and scenery as you glide across the river in a traditional wooden sailboat called a felucca.

If you like to see the world’s wonders but aren’t a fan of history, then quad biking through the Giza desert is the perfect adventure. Soak up the majesty of the 4,500-year-old Giza Pyramids as you roar across the sands in custom-made buggies that can reach speeds as high as 50 mph (80 kph). Your tour includes guiding, a simple snack pack, and 2-way door-to-door transfers to the base station.

Visit Egypt's second-largest city, Alexandria, without the hassle of planning your own transportation on this private day trip from Cairo. Explore the city's highlights, including the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, and more. Upgrade to include a guide, lunch, and entrance fees for a hassle-free experience.

A Nile dinner cruise is a magical way to experience Cairo, as the illuminated skyline glides by, music plays, and you feast on an open buffet. This cruise includes authentic live entertainment: belly dancers and tanoura, a whirling folk dance performed by a man in a weighted skirt. To save you navigating the city after dark, your package includes 2-way private transfers, direct from your hotel.

Make the most of even just one day in Cairo with this door-to-door private combo deal: tour Cairo and Giza by day, then spend the evening on a Nile dinner cruise. See the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the Khan al-Khalili bazaar, ride a camel near the pyramids, and enjoy a restaurant lunch. After a rest, experience an indulgent dinner cruise complete with belly dance show.

Avoid the tourist crowds and gain intimate insight into Egypt’s three most celebrated landmarks on a private tour of the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum, with a simple local lunch included. Benefit from your Egyptologist guide’s full attention as you tick off the Big Three in just one day, and enjoy round-trip transfers from your hotel or residence for a hassle-free experience.

Enjoy a night of dining and entertainment on the Nile River. After pickup at your hotel by an English-speaking driver-guide, board a night cruise to enjoy music and a buffet of international foods. After dinner, take in a cultural show featuring belly dancing and tanoura, a traditional form of folkloric dance.

Cruise over the Red Sea to spot and swim with wild dolphins, and ride a banana boat on this full-day trip from Hurghada, El Gouna and Makadi. Sail to the Dolphin House, an area known for its high density of wild dolphins. Watch for these beautiful mammals in their natural habitat, and take a swim: with luck, dolphins might play alongside you. While you’re here, snorkel around the fish-filled corals or sunbathe on deck — the choice is yours. Cap your adventures with an onboard lunch and unforgettable banana boat ride.

Even if you only have one day, soak up Cairo’s signature experiences with none of the planning hassles on this indulgent private tour. Immerse in ancient Egypt with a private Egyptologist: see the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, tour the Egyptian Museum, ride a camel, and eat lunch. By night, watch the city lights drift by as you savor a buffet dinner and watch live dancers on a Nile cruise.

Witness the wonders of the Western Sahara on this tour of Ancient Egyptian civilization's most renowned sites. Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities with visits to the pyramids of Giza as well as the Sphinx and necropolis. Observe the valley temple at Khafre before voyaging to Menkaure. See the evolution of pyramid structure at Sakkara before journeying to Memphis City, which dates back to 3100 BCE.

Skip a dinner in your Cairo hotel, and head out to see the illuminated banks of the River Nile instead. As you cruise from the city aboard the “Nile Pharaoh,” you’ll dine from a buffet of international food to a backdrop of live music and entertainment with belly dancing and whirling dervishes. For a stress-free night out, round-trip transport from your hotel is part of the experience.