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Sunset Felucca Ride on the Nile and Banana Island Visit is a private relaxing tour in Luxor planned for travelers who want to sail on the Nile River by traditional felucca and visit Banana Island. This tour includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor, private transfers, felucca ride, Banana Island visit, and assistance during the program.
This sunset felucca ride in Luxor is one of the relaxing Luxor Tours for travelers who want a short Nile activity after sightseeing around Luxor, the Ancient City.
It is suitable for visitors searching for Luxor Trips, Luxor Excursions, Luxor Day Tours, Luxor Day Trips, Nile felucca ride in Luxor, sunset Nile cruise in Luxor, and things to do in Luxor in the evening.
During the tour, you will sail on the Nile River Valley by traditional felucca, a wooden sailing boat used on the Nile for many centuries. The Nile River is about 6,650 km / 4,130 miles long and was central to ancient Egyptian agriculture, transport, trade, and daily life.
You will enjoy sunset views over the Nile River, riverbanks, local boats, fields, and the Luxor landscape. The sailing route depends on wind direction and river conditions on the day of your tour.
The tour also includes a visit to Banana Island, a quiet island area on the Nile with banana trees, small farms, and local life along the river. The visit gives a simple view of farming life near Luxor and can be included as a short stop during the felucca ride.
This program can be added after visiting the main Luxor Attractions, including Karnak Temple, built and expanded over more than 2,000 years, and Luxor Temple, built mainly around 1400 BC.
It can also be added after West Bank sightseeing sites such as the Valley of the Kings, used for royal tombs mainly between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built in the 15th century BC at Deir el-Bahari.
WOW Egypt Tours arranges this Sunset Felucca Ride on the Nile and Banana Island Visit with clear organization and private transfers inside Luxor. The tour includes pickup, private modern air-conditioned vehicle, felucca ride, Banana Island visit, bottled water, and drop-off after the tour.
From:
$53
Duration:
3 Hours
Schedule:
Daily
Group Size:
Private Group
Category:
Activity
Trip Type:
Tour
Location:
Luxor
Pickup:
Luxor
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Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile River to begin your sunset felucca ride in Luxor.
Board a traditional felucca and start sailing on the Nile River in Luxor. The felucca ride gives you time to see the river, local boats, farmland, riverbanks, and the surrounding views during sunset. The Nile River is about 6,650 km / 4,130 miles long and was central to ancient Egyptian agriculture, transport, trade, and daily life.
The route depends on wind and river conditions on the day of your tour. The felucca ride is suitable for travelers who want a quiet Nile activity and a simple evening program in Luxor after temple and tomb visits.
Continue by felucca to Banana Island, one of the local island areas on the Nile in Luxor. During the visit, you can walk around the island area, see banana trees and local farms, and enjoy a short stop away from the city traffic.
Banana Island is usually included as part of a felucca ride in Luxor for travelers who want a Nile experience with a simple local stop. The visit gives a different view of Luxor beyond temples, tombs, and historical monuments, with local farming areas along the Nile River.
After visiting Banana Island, return by felucca on the Nile River. You will continue sailing back while enjoying the evening views along the riverbanks.
After completing your Sunset Felucca Ride on the Nile and Banana Island Visit, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or your location in Luxor.
| Group Size | Price Details |
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1 Person
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$132 Per Person |
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2 Persons
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$80 Per Person |
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3 Persons
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$76 Per Person |
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4 Persons
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$72 Per Person |
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5 Persons
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$69 Per Person |
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6 Persons
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$65 Per Person |
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7 Persons
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$62 Per Person |
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8 Persons
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$59 Per Person |
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9 Persons
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$56 Per Person |
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10 Persons
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$53 Per Person |
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Luxor tour prices start from $27 for a Horse Carriage City Tour and go up to $419 and beyond for a Cairo day trip by flight. To book, contact WOW Egypt Tours via the contact page, WhatsApp, or email at booking@WOWEgyptTours.com. A deposit secures your dates with the balance payable before or upon arrival in Egypt. A dedicated advisor manages your booking from first inquiry through to the end of your trip with no hidden charges. Browse all available programs on the Luxor Tours page.
All WOW Egypt Tours' Luxor tours are fully private. You do not share the tour, vehicle, or guide with other travelers. The only exception is the Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride, which is a shared activity by nature. Private tours depart daily and are tailored to your group's pace and interests. For a fully bespoke Luxor itinerary, use the Tailor-Made Experience tool.
Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, is widely regarded as the world's greatest open-air museum. Key attractions covered across WOW Egypt Tours' programs include Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Queens, the Valley of the Nobles, Deir el-Medina, the Ramesseum, and the Luxor and Mummification Museums Tour. Full attraction details are available in the Luxor Attractions Guide.
For travelers wanting more depth, WOW Egypt Tours offers multi-day packages from Luxor. Options include the Luxor East and West Bank Overnight Tour (from $376, 2 days), the Luxor and Aswan Overnight Tour (from $462), the Aswan and Abu Simbel Overnight Tour from Luxor by Train (from $509), and the Luxor and Cairo Overnight Tour by Flight (from $658), among others.
Yes. WOW Egypt Tours runs several full-day excursions from Luxor to other destinations. These include the Dendera and Abydos Temples Tour (from $100, 12 hours), the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour (from $100, 9 hours), the Aswan Tour from Luxor (from $120, 12 hours), and the Cairo Tour from Luxor by Flight (from $419, 16 hours). All run privately and daily.
Absolutely. WOW Egypt Tours also offers distinctive experiences in Luxor, including a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor (from $80, 3 hours), the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples (from $46, evening), a Sunset Felucca Ride on the Nile and Banana Island Visit (from $53), and a Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage (from $27).
Yes. The Valley of the Kings is one of Luxor's most iconic West Bank sites and is included in several tours, such as the West Bank Tour. The standard ticket covers entry to three tombs. Special tombs including Tutankhamun (KV62), Seti I, and Ramses V and VI require extra tickets that must be requested and confirmed before your tour date.
Every Luxor tour includes private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private licensed Egyptologist guide. Depending on which tour you select, inclusions can also cover entrance tickets, meals, Nile crossing by motorboat, and internal flights where required. Always verify inclusions on each individual tour page before booking, as every program has its own route and services.
The East Bank of Luxor features the living city's ancient monuments: Karnak Temple, the world's largest religious building, Luxor Temple, the Luxor Museum, and the Mummification Museum. The West Bank is the ancient necropolis, home to the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el-Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon, Medinet Habu Temple, the Ramesseum, and Deir el-Medina. If time is limited, choose one side. If you want to cover both, book the full-day East and West Bank Tour.
WOW Egypt Tours offers a wide range of private Luxor day tours, including the full-day Luxor East and West Bank Tour (from $100 per person, 9 hours), the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon Tour (from $66 per person, 6 hours), and the Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple Tour (from $66 per person, 5 hours). All tours are private, run daily, and include a professional Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport.
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