Enjoy the Mighty Nile while riding a traditional Felucca sailboat that has been used by ancient Egyptians until now. The boat is equipped with bathroom and Sundeck that makes it comfortable for traveling between Aswan to Edfu. Dance like a Nubian while sitting around bonfire. Sleep under the stars and swim in the Nile. Chat with locals to know more about the Nubian culture and traditions. Visit Daraw village that famous for vegetables market and the centre for selling camels that brought from Sudan. The Camel market takes place every Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays. Visit the ancient sightseeing along the Nile such as Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples, Moreover, The unique sandstone quarry Gebel El-silsila.
You can walk along Aswan kornish or catch a taxi to KFC Aswan.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
5.0★160 reviews
3-day stay spent with Tarik and Suliman in a felucca with a warm welcome, exceptional meals prepared on site, a real sharing with his people. The ascent is fantastic with fabulous landscapes, sunrises and sunsets on the roof of the boat, Nubian songs, to be done without fail! THANKS
clément p · Mar 2024 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
We are just back from a month long visit to Egypt which included a trip on a felluca with. JJ Jamaica. Sailing on a felluca is very Zen experience and for us travelling from hectic New York the contrast felt was amazing. Before we boarded, Nori at JJ Jamaica told Tariq was going to be our captain and we had the best captain on the Nile..at the time i thought this was hyperbole..sure he probably tells everyone the same story. In fact Tariq is indeed a very skilled sailor and read the river and the winds very efficiently as he tacked from one river bank to the other. A felluca is not an easy boat to sail and tacking against the wind requires constant maneuvering of the single cumbersome sail. Its wonderful to watch but it requires a lot of skill and strength. Tarik grew up on Elephantine Island and has spent his life navigating the nile. There are many enormous cruise ships on the river and sailing a felluca requires navigating around these boats. Tariq's skill enabled him to maximize his progress while moving around the large ships. He was not intimidated:) I dont know if he is the best captain on the Nile but in my opinion he is very skilled and it was our privilege to be his passengers for three memorable days. Sean.
seanb8982016 · Feb 2024 · via Tripadvisor
We asked 2 companies for quotes for a felucca cruise: aswan individual and jj jamaica. while jj jamaica was slightly more expensive we chose it because we felt it would be more comfortable, because the boat had a toilet on board, and because we read the food was good ! We are so glad ! Having a toilet on board is really nice, think about it, you are on a boat all day long and all night long, without the toilet you are dependent on stops for the night, for a tour, or a lunch off the boat, having a toilet on board is more than nice ! and indeed, our captain tariq and his teammate suleiman prepared 3 amazing meals a day for us, all different over the 3 days, delicious, nutritive, amazing ! Cruising on a felucca has pluses and minuses: the plusses are that you are ecological, your are at the same level as the landscape you are contemplating (they are so beautiful!), and watching a captain sail a felucca is fascinating (the sail is 24 meter high, for a boat 11 meter long).; the downside are that it is a bit like camping, you need to be ok with sleeping outside, and not washing in a shower ! The mattress and blankets provided were super comfortable by the way, it was definitely nice camping, but not glamping ! You can decide where to stop. In our case, we stopped for the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, but you can also stop at a camel market, or at gebel al silsila. The wind blows north to south so the captain must zig zag down the nile, against the wind, if you are going from aswan to luxor. If you are going north to south, you might go faster, provided there is wind, which is the case most of the time :-) In our case, we did not make it to edfu within the 3 days, but that eventuality had been discussed before (one is dependent on the wind on a felucca) and the fourth day, a car picked us up to drive us to edfu temple, where a guide arranged by jj jamaica was waiting for us, and then , after the visit of the temple, the same driver took us to the edfu train station, helped us get train tickets (which actually did not work, we got tickets on the train later, which is fine) and waited until the train came before leaving. we were really very well taken care off. That's the last thing i want to add. The company is super professional, from the talented and smart captain and his teammate, to the care given to the boat, which is super clean and attractive, to the interactions as we were designing the trip
337lauret · Feb 2024 · via Tripadvisor
I highly recommend the Nile cruise from Aswan, for several days of relaxation, absolute calm, peace and beauty for the eyes. I did this trip alone, with Tarek and Souleiman as captains. Two very kind and attentive people, with delicious and generous cuisine. The landscapes are magnificent, and the felucca is a haven of peace for those who need to recharge their batteries. These 3 days were magical.
labullem2024 · Feb 2024 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
Captain JJ is THE BEST. I honestly love JJ and his crew. JJ has been doing this for decades and is passionate about customer service, Aswan and Nubian Culture. He invited me into his home to meet his family and also invited me to a Nubian Wedding. He employees only the best local guides to take care of guests during the Felucca Trip. They are attentive, look after your every need, cook amazing food and are a lot of fun. I highly recommend!!
habiby · Jan 2024 · via Tripadvisor
We did the one night overnight felucca tour on the boat named ‘Nile Bright’. It was the highlight of our trip. The views were absolutely amazing, we took so many photographs of the Nile and banks of the Nile. Both of the crew Captain Tarek and Suleiman were very lovely and ran the experience so well 😊 - We really enjoyed their company on the boat. They were excellent cooks and made us lunch, dinner and gave us snacks whilst on the boat. The food was very yummy and there was lots of variety to choose from. They catered to dietary needs. Both of the crew really looked after us throughout the trip. We liked the tea and coffee making facilities on the boat too. The sleeping facilities were very comfy and the crew provided us with blankets and mosquito net. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Egypt as a must do on their trip. Thanks for a great experience guys!
15becd · Jan 2024 · via Tripadvisor
An absolutely amazing experience from start to finish with JJ Felucca. Tarek and Suleiman were brilliant and really looked after us during the trip. The views and peacefulness of the Nile was just what we needed part way through our trip and our only problem was that we didn’t book for longer!! This was the highlight of our trip and I definitely recommend!
jamesr244 · Jan 2024 · via Tripadvisor
We had a 6 nights cruise with JJ Jamaica Feluca from aswan (elephantine island) to Edfou We sailed with capitan Tariq and Slimane and shared very nice moments. Tariq sail very safely and Slimane cooked so many good dishes (babaganoush the best!!). Choukran Gazilan, we will remember this experience
lemons2024 · Jan 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Three days of felucca cruise with Captain Tarek and Soleiman. The crew is really very friendly and takes great care to ensure that everything goes perfectly! And the cuisine is delicious, among our best meals in Egypt, tea and coffee always available. The felucca (Nile Bright) is very clean and having toilets is very practical. It's a timeless moment, far from the horns and all the noise of the city. We meet fishermen, lots of birds and the sunsets are magnificent. We would have liked to stay there longer. We recommend!
Clow72 · Dec 2023 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
My friend and I did a 2 nights/3 days cruise with Tarek and Souleyman and we had an amazing time !! You sail - without engine - and just go along the Nil in a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere Tarek is very kind, funny and made us discover special places. He really pays attention to your needs and adapt the trips according to it which was really nice forme him. He invited us for lunch with his family and we had a great time. I highly recommend!!
noemier386 · Nov 2023 · via Tripadvisor
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