Private Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Cairo, Egypt
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- DinnerOpen buffet
- Belly Dancer, Oriental Show, Tanoura Show, Live Band, folklore and western show
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private Modern Vehicle for Pick-up, Drop off and All Transportation ( If option selected)
- Nile Crystal Cruise 5-Stars (If you Selected this option)
- Nile Pharaoh Luxury Cruise (If you Selected this option)
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Beverage during dinner
- Tipping
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 Corniche
1 hour • 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
- Pickup from Cairo Airport or Heliopolis Hotels, New Cairo Hotels, Nasr City Hotels, and 6 October Hotels you will pay 10$ Extra for per person upon arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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 225 reviews
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We had such a wonderful experience with our driver during our Nile River cruise! He was incredibly polite, friendly and helpful from start to finish. He even organised and collected our cruise tickets for us, which meant we could avoid the queues and simply relax and enjoy the experience.
The Nile cruise itself was so much fun, with plenty of entertainment throughout the evening. Being able to go up to the rooftop was definitely a highlight — the views of the Nile and the surrounding city were absolutely amazing, especially at night.
Our driver made everything so easy and stress-free, and his kindness and professionalism really made the experience even more enjoyable.
Dinner and show on the Nile, very nice. Not really my style, but enjoyed myself. Everyone around me was having a blast. Ride was smooth, food good. Nice views of the Nile.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your kind words about our Private Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo. Your feedback means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable experience in Egypt.
amazing show. The dancers, drummer and violinist kept use entertained.. food was fantastic .. a weird variety
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Ms.Nadia, Thank you for your kind words about our PrivateNile Dinner Cruise in Cairo. Your feedback means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable experience in Egypt.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Nile River Cruise Experience!
We had an amazing experience on the Nile River Cruise! From the moment we were picked up at our hotel until we were dropped back off, everything was very well organized and seamless.
Special kudos to Mohamed, our driver, who was absolutely great! He was professional, friendly, and made sure we got to the boat safely and comfortably.
And a huge thank you to Mo Salah for making everything happen, especially since we were running late for the cruise. His effort and coordination ensured that we didn’t miss the experience, and we truly appreciate it!
The food was delicious, the performances were entertaining, and the beautiful Nile scenery made the evening unforgettable. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Egypt and made our visit even more memorable.
Highly recommended for anyone visiting Egypt! 🇪🇬❤️🌙🚢
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback on the Nile Dinner Cruise. We’re delighted you enjoyed the seamless organization, Mohamed’s safe driving, and Mo Salah’s coordination. It’s great to know the food, entertainment, and Nile scenery made the evening unforgettable.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again.
The transportation, food and cruise were very nice. The live music and dancing were entertaining. It was a great evening. Our driver went out of his way to get us back to our hotel quickly and safely. Would definitely recommend the excursion.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Mr.James, thank you so much for your great review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fun evening on your Private Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo and enjoyed the food, live music, and dancing. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words to your private driver—he will be happy to know that his dedication to getting you back to your hotel quickly and safely was appreciated.
We always strive to deliver a full 5-star experience for all our Cairo Nile River cruises, so if there is anything we could do to make your next visit even better, we’d love to hear your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Egypt again soon!"
Nile cruise was a vibe. The views were pretty and the atmosphere was nice. We enjoyed the entertainment and food was good. Our travel guide Mo Salah was absolutely amazing. He was very friendly and attentive. He made sure we enjoyed our cruise and took lots of pictures. He was the best part of the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time
As a U.S.-based travel company, we are always looking for reliable partners to deliver exceptional experiences to our clients. Pharaonic Vision Tours exceeded our expectations. The Nile Dinner Cruise was a magical evening with superb service, delicious cuisine, and unforgettable entertainment. The following day, our private tour of the Pyramids and the Sphinx was seamless and inspiring — the guide was knowledgeable, attentive, and brought Egypt’s history to life. Transportation and logistics were flawless, reflecting true professionalism. We highly recommend Pharaonic Vision Tours to other agencies and travelers seeking luxury, comfort, and authentic cultural experiences in Egypt.
Special thanks to Mr. Mohamed Salah, known as Mohamed El-Tabbakh, the owner and founder of Pharaonic Vision Tours, for his personal commitment and dedication to ensuring every detail was perfect.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your review and We are delighted to partner with you and hope it will be fruitful. We always strive to live up to your expectations.
Best regards,
Mohamed Al Tabakh
It was a beautiful and entertaining experience, starting with the pick up our driver Mo Salah was here early, made sure we were alright and as we drove took his time to give history of the places we passed. Great Guy !
The cruise was quite the experience, from the performances, to the belly dancers to the guy doing the spinning stuff and there was a lot to eat and help yourself too
Our driver was there as soon as it ended and chauffeured us back
It was a nice experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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Mo Salah did an excellent trip, it was exactly what I was looking for. The Nile cruise was peaceful and he took me to an excellent Bazaar shop.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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I was picked up from my hotel and the driver was very kind. He waited for me to board the ship and was waiting for me afterwards to drive me back to my hotel. The show was lovely and the food was amazing! I have definitely been talking about this experience to all of my friends. Thank you so much for showing me a great time in Egypt!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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Brilliant experience from start to finish, driver collected us on time, and was there soon as we finished. My children loved it,
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Excellent experience with good food and entertainment. Provided everything from pick up to drop off. Recommended
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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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.
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
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.
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 food, great tour and show, Mustafa the driver was great too, recomend this tour if you came to Cairo
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
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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.
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
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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
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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
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