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Private Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo

Recommended by 91% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Cairo, Egypt
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· Jeffrey_W ·
Apr 2026
This cruise exceeded my expectations. It is highly recommended. The food was great and the entertainment was outstanding. This is a must if you are visiting Cairo. My host, Johanda, was amazing. If I could give her 10 stars I would. She was extremely helpful on everything. Overall, please do yourself a favor and book yourself a dinner on this cruise. You will not regret it.
· Ronald_T ·
Apr 2026
A very helpful driver picked me up at my hotel and got me through Cairo's crazy busy traffic. The river cruise was very lovely. I enjoyed the buffet and the variety of entertainers who performed.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Dinner
      Open buffet
    • Belly Dancer, Oriental Show and Tanoura Show
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Sailing for 2hours on the Nile River on 5-star Cruise (If selected)
    • Private Modern Vehicle for All Transportation
    • Western Show
    • Nile Crystal Cruise 5-stars ( If Selected)
    • Nile Pharaoh Cruise Deluxe Cruise ( If selected )
    • Private Felucca without Dinner or Show (If selected)
    • Dinner in front of the Great Pyramid ( If selected)
    • All Tickets and Permits
    • Any extras not mentioned in the program
    • Beverage during dinner
    • Tipping
    • Pickup from new Cairo, Airport, Nasr City and Heliopolis Extra 10$ per person

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Our representative will pick up you from your hotel and we will contact with you Untill pick up you

    Itinerary

    1

    Nile River

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.6
    based on 200 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Dinner cruise on the Nile River

    Elizabeth_L, May 2026
    Fun 2 hour river ride on the Nile. Includes a generous Buffett and lots of entertainment from singers & dancers that live crowd involvement. Our driver Mo Salah was prompt and kind. He speaks English well and has lots of history and tips to share. He was there when we got back and even spoiled us with an amazing night view of the Giza pyramid.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time

    Wonderful show with dinner on a boat over the Nile

    Lani_S, Apr 2026
    There wasnt a lot of people with us (can also be positive) so crowd was a bit boring. However regardless of the audience, the team did a wonderful show. The boat ride was relaxing and the food was good. It was a buffet of local Egyptian food. Was very nice to see Cairo from the Nile.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time

    My overall experience was...

    Steven_W, Apr 2026
    My overall experience was great as I had a fantastic time. Starting from when mo salah picked us up and his service was perfect he came out of his car to pick us up and then walked us in to make sure we got the right table. And this helped out a lot

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Dear Mr.Steven Thank you very much for choosing our services and Thank you for sharing your feedback.. We are here for you all the time

    A very helpful driver...

    Ronald_T, Apr 2026
    A very helpful driver picked me up at my hotel and got me through Cairo's crazy busy traffic. The river cruise was very lovely. I enjoyed the buffet and the variety of entertainers who performed.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Dear Mr.Ronald Thank you very much for choosing our services and Thank you for sharing your feedback.. We are here for you all the time

    Great experience, great price!

    Tamika_M, Apr 2026
    We had dinner on the Nile. Mo Salah picked us up on time for this late dinner excursion. Although, the cruise seemed a bit delayed, Mo' remained with us and ensured that we boarded and were seated before leaving us to enjoy the evening which was consisted of delicious food (nice variety) and an awesome range of entertainment. The time passed by quickly. At the end of the cruise Mo was outside, no waitiing, to take us back to the hotel. Great experience, great price!

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time

    Birthday dinner cruise

    Faith_S, Apr 2026
    Amazing experience! Mo Salah our driver was amazing. We booked it for my birthday and I was greeted with flowers and wishes. Would recommend to everyone. Very personalized experience.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time

    Highly recommended when in Cairo

    Jeffrey_W, Apr 2026
    This cruise exceeded my expectations. It is highly recommended. The food was great and the entertainment was outstanding. This is a must if you are visiting Cairo. My host, Johanda, was amazing. If I could give her 10 stars I would. She was extremely helpful on everything. Overall, please do yourself a favor and book yourself a dinner on this cruise. You will not regret it.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time

    If you’re looking for a...

    Chaudry_A, Mar 2026
    If you’re looking for a stress-free Nile cruise, look no further. This team stays in touch throughout the whole process. Our driver wasn't just a chauffeur; he was more like a coordinator—getting our tickets sorted and ensuring we were comfortable on the boat before leaving us to enjoy the night. The entertainment and food on board were great, and having a friendly face waiting to drive us back to the hotel made the night perfect. 10/10!

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time

    Nile River Dinner Cruise

    biglez1234, Mar 2026
    Excellent experience with good food and entertainment. Provided everything from pick up to drop off. Recommended

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time

    Great Entertainment; Food no so Great!

    Olufunke_F, Feb 2026
    The Nile cruise is the usual tourist fare: buffet with cafeteria- type/ quality buffet. This particular cruise was billed as a 5-star—to some extent that would be true, especially with the amazing entertainment ( including an incredibly wonderful belly dancer) but the food is definitely not a 5-star. Regardless, it was a fun night.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for your review and for clarifying. We will take your feedback into consideration to improve our quality and apologize for any inconvenience.

    Fabulous experience

    Dan_N, Feb 2026
    Really well organised tour by a very professional driver and great time keeping quite the experience thank you

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you very much for choosing our services and for your time to write review for us

    Nice dinner. One concern.

    David_A, Feb 2026
    A nice dinner cruise and provided what we expected for the price. The one disturbing thing was seeing the crew just throw trash into the Nile. We could see trash being thrown into the water from above while we were eating, and then later while on the deck outside, staff was smoking down below and just threw empty cigarette packs into the water. That was hard to see.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your review. We will look into this matter and inform the cruise management. Thank you for your interest and valuable feedback.

    It could have been so much more

    Valerie_D, Feb 2026
    The cruise has such potential but it is lacking in ending guests experiences. The entertainers were all great but there could have been more to offer guests to participate in. The upper deck could have been promoted more to ensure that guests head up there for the full experience.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your review. We will try to consider your opinion, but please note that it's only a two-hour cruise, so what more can be offered in two hours? Thank you again.

    great tour

    Fuia_C, Feb 2026
    great food, great tour and show, Mustafa the driver was great too, recomend this tour if you came to Cairo

    Experience

    Pooja_M, Jan 2026
    Our driver was Mo Salah and he did an excellent job. He gave good advice and was very knowledgeable. It was my mums birthday and he organised a cake and informed the staff on the cruise about it as well! We enjoyed the cruise but only sailed for an hour.

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thank you very much for choosing our services and we are here for you all the time

    Crystal Nile dinner cruise was a BIG disappointment

    Mary_H, Jan 2026
    Very poor experience on the Nile Crystal dinner cruise. We looked forward to our two hour New Year’s Eve cruise. Not worth the money. The buffet food was limited/comlon and was shut down before we could get there for a second helping. Two of the entertainers were great: the Harry Belafonte-type of singer and the male dancer who twirled skirts. The other dancers looked bored, as if they were “going through the motions”, not entertaining. While we were watching the show, while we were still enjoying our beverages, the wait staff cleared our table, including our beverage glasses, even though I requested they stop. The staff then began to re-set our table for the next dinner show, while we still sat there. The entire event was over by 7:25pm, a full half-hour shorter time than advertised. We are very disappointed in the whole experience with the Nile Crystal. The experience of working with Viator was great — easy to make reservations, good follow-up. I will use Viator again. And a big shout-out to our driver! He was on time, polite, drive carefully, and helped us carefully get to the boat.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you for sharing your experience on board Nile Crystal during New Year’s Eve. We are truly sorry that the cruise did not meet your expectations. We take your comments very seriously regarding the food quality, the performance of some entertainers, and the way the service staff handled your table during the show. These points will be reviewed with our management team to ensure improvements and prevent such issues in the future. We are pleased that you enjoyed some aspects of the entertainment, found the booking process through Viator easy and reliable, and appreciated the professionalism of our driver. Please note that if you had contacted us immediately during the cruise, we would have done our best to resolve your concerns on the spot and improve your experience. We value your time and feedback, and we sincerely hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a better and more memorable experience in the future.

    Must see performers in Egypt

    Tori_B, Jan 2026
    Very entertaining performers, and lots of them. Great view at night, and great food. Make sure to go on the roof.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time

    Great experience

    Jose_R, Dec 2025
    Great Experience Abdo our tour guide was excellent- transportation - punctuality always going the extra mile trying to accommodate our needs and make our experience the best.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time

    Abdo is a great guide!...

    Kayla_H, Dec 2025
    Abdo is a great guide! Nile cruise was a great experience! It was so fun and inclusive! We were able to get up and dance with them! The car was clean and overall a great experience!

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you very much for choosing our services and we are here for you all the time

    Wonderful Dinner Cruise

    omartin1202, Dec 2025
    Our driver showed up on time and got us to the boat on time for our dinner cruise. The buffet dinner was delicious and the entertainment was nice. I really enjoyed cruising down the Nile River on the deck after dinner. Such a beautiful night and view. I would recommend this dinner cruise to my family and friends.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you very much for choosing our services and we are here for you all the time

    Horrible experience - not...

    Riaz_M, Dec 2025
    Horrible experience - not worth it at all. Extremely disappointed - very loud music and did not enjoy food at all

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we are sorry the experience was not what you expected. We would like to clarify that the tour description clearly states it includes music and a festive atmosphere, so every guest is aware of the nature of the experience before booking. Your choice of this tour reflects an interest in such an atmosphere, and we apologize if it did not match your personal taste.

    Great

    ivan_h, Dec 2025
    It was great Mo Salah eas a great driver thank you. I enjoyed it the dance was cool and the service was on it .

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you very much for choosing our services and for your review and we are here for you all the time

    Great experience! Mo...

    Brandon_O, Nov 2025
    Great experience! Mo Salah was a fantastic guide. The food and entertainment made for a memorable evening

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you very much for choosing our services and we are here for you all the time

    Dundee and co on the Nile.

    19ARDBECH59, Nov 2025
    Fantastic dinner and show. Abdo our excellent Guide/Driver was very informative and friendly. Highly recommended. Great food and atmosphere.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you very much for choosing our services and we are here for you all the time

    Good all round

    Emma_T, Nov 2025
    We went on a boat trip down the Nile last night and overall it was a lovely experience. The boat itself was really nice, the entertainment was amazing, and the food was genuinely good. Our waiter was also lovely and really added to the evening. Just a couple of things to be aware of: they add on a 12% service charge and a 14% VAT, which isn’t clearly explained upfront. Also, they stopped serving drinks far too early — at least half an hour before we docked — which made the end of the cruise feel quite rushed. It would have been much better if drink service continued until the very end. Aside from that, it was an enjoyable night on the Nile.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you very much for choosing our services and we are here for you all the time

    I highly recommend this tour ❤️

    Elizabeth_M, Nov 2025
    IT WAS AMAZING.. The company representative is very kind and cooperative from the pick up from our hotel to the reservation of the cruise dinning table it was phenomenal 👌🏾. The food was super super nice and the entertainment OMG such a nice experience amd memories that we will carry for eternity of our visit in Egypt. I highly recommend this experience it was 1000/10. Many thanks to Ahmed he was an amazing tour guide, super nice.

    Enjoyable night Cruise!

    Rajashekar_P, Nov 2025
    It was a very good experience. Our driver Mustafa was polite and helped us on our very first day in Cairo. The cruise was more about entertainment which no doubt was very good. We got to be introduced to the folk singing and dancing. But we wrongly expected to see city sights. Very entertaining and the buffet was good even for a vegeterian. The sings were melodious, the dancers had guest participation too. The folk shows(do not know what they call the twirling show) were new to us and very nice.

    Beautiful Experience

    Oyinade_A, Nov 2025
    I had booked the Nile dinner cruise as it has been something I have been wanting to experience for a long time and I was pleasantly impressed of the overall experience of it. From the start with the excellent communication from Pharaonic Vision Tours to keep us updated to Muhammed picking us up right on time. We arrived to be greeted by stunning view, then with so much options of food and deserts which were all delicious. The staffs were friendly and attentive. Then finally, we had great entertainment from the belly dancer, to the singer, to the live band and oh my, the saxophonist was amazing. What a wonderful night it was and is one I would definitely would love to experience again.

    Nice!

    Janine, Nov 2025
    The food was oké, but the whole experience was great! Nice view over the Nile, lovely entertainment. We had a great taxi driver Mostafa. He picked us up en brought us to the boat , checked us in and when we came back he was already waiting for us en brought us back to the hotel. Great service!

    Entertaining Dinner Cruise

    Vickie_M, Nov 2025
    Great experience starting with my driver Abdo - he knows the city and had me at the cruise in a timely manner - he stayed when we arrived - secured my ticket and waited to make everything was as expected The buffet offered many different food/dessert options and there was entertainment with a live band, singers and dancers throughout the cruise Once we returned Abdo was there and ready and he returned me to the hotel quickly Highly recommend whole team

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