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Overview

 

A traditional wooden sailing boat that is used particularly along the Nile in Egypt.

 

Its rig consists of one lateen sail. Feluccas can measure up to 12-13 meters and depend a great deal on the wind since they are not equipped with motors. Feluccas are still in use as a means of transport in Aswan.

 

They are mostly popular among tourists who can enjoy their quieter and calmer mood than motorboats have to offer. 

If you are seeking exotic adventures then a felucca would be your best choice in Aswan. You can sail all day in the archipelago and visit sites such as Kitchener's Island (Botanical Garden), Elephantine Island, St. Simeon Monastery, the Tombs of the Nobles and many more. You can also reach traditional Nubian villages in and around Aswan. 

 

A felucca can also be used for a longer cruise on the Nile (2-4 days), all the way to Edfu. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about the Nubian culture, meet peasants and their families, enjoy Nubian meals prepared in front of you by the crew, or sing and dance around campfires.

 

If you are seeking utmost relaxation, you'll have enough time to lie back on your mattress, watch life on the banks pass you by, read a book or just listen to the sound of birds and wind. 

On a long cruise, a large felucca can board up to 12 passengers and the crew consists of two or three members, a captain, an assistant, and a cook. 

 

Itinerary

 

You will be picked up from hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan by your tour guide to start sailing the Nile by the felucca for about one Hour around Elephntine Island and to visit the Botanical Gardens