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Sunset and Night Open Air Nile Cruise in Cairo and Giza

★4.7(258 reviews)Giza2 hoursFree cancellation
Sunset and Night Open Air Nile Cruise in Cairo and Giza
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Overview

This is one of the most amazing things to do in Cairo. Take your drink or enjoy your food on a magical boat tour of the revered Nile River while avoiding the heavy traffic of Cairo. Guests can sail through the heart and soul of Cairo, enjoying the tranquil, magical scenes of Cairo for about 2 hours with the motorized boat so it can cross under the bridges. It is no less interesting than visiting the pyramids in Giza. It is always perfect for solo travel, family time & for sure romantic tours. You can reach the meeting point easily by public transportation or you can ask for a private car to get you from your accommodation and get you back with extra fees (Recommended). You can make it dinner at night with extra fees ( must be ordered before getting onboard by 24 Hours) There is a kids' area where you can let your child play while you are enjoying your experience with extra fees Please be sure that your WhatsApp number is working and try to get contact with the host to get all details

What you'll see

  1. Cairo Tower
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    The Cairo Tower (Egyptian Arabic: برج القاهرة, Borg El-Qāhira) is a free-standing concrete tower in Cairo, Egypt. At 187 m (614 ft), it was the tallest structure in Egypt for 37 years until 1998, when it was surpassed by the Suez Canal overhead powerline crossing. It was the tallest structure in North Africa for 21 years until 1982 when it was surpassed by the Nador transmitter in Morocco. It was the tallest structure in Africa for one year until 1962 when it was surpassed by Sentech Tower in South Africa.

  2. Qasr El Nil Bridge
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    The Qasr el Nil Bridge (originally named Khedive Ismail Bridge, Egyptian Arabic: Asr el Nil Bridge), is a historic swing bridge structure dating from 1931 which replaced the first bridge to span the Nile River in central Cairo, Egypt.[2] It connects Tahrir Square in Downtown Cairo on the east bank of the river, to the southern end of Gezira/Zamalek Island. At the bridge's east and west approaches are four large bronze lion statues; they are late 19th-century works by Henri Alfred Jacquemart, a French sculptor and animalier.

  3. Sixth of October Bridge
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    The 6th October Bridge (Arabic: كوبري 6 أكتوبر, Kubri 6(sadis) uktubar) is an elevated highway in central Cairo, Egypt. The 20.5-kilometre (12.7 mi) bridge and causeway crosses the Nile twice from the west bank suburbs, east through Gezira Island to Downtown Cairo, and on to connect the city to other highways that lead to the Cairo International Airport to the east. Its name commemorates the date of 'The Crossing', which commenced the outbreak day of the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

  4. Zamalek
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    Zamalek (Arabic: الزمالك pronounced [ez.zæˈmæːlek], al zamalek) is a qism (ward) within the West District (hayy gharb) in the Western Area of Cairo, Egypt.[1] It is an affluent man-made island that geologically is part of the west bank of the Nile River, with the bahr al-a'ma (Blind Canal) cut during the second half of the 19th Century to separate it from the west bank proper.[2] The northern third has been developed into a residential area, which was home to 14,946 people during the 2017 census.[3] The southern two-thirds are mostly sports grounds and public gardens, a stark green reserve in the middle of Cairo. The island is connected with the river banks by four bridges: the Qasr El Nil Bridge, the Galaa Bridge, the 15 May Bridge, and the 6th October Bridge.

  5. Cairo Opera House
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    The opera house was inaugurated on 10 October 1988. The funds for the complex were a gift from the nation of Japan to Egypt as a result of President Hosni Mubarak's visit to Japan in April 1983. Construction began in May 1985 and lasted for three years.[1] In October 1988, President Mubarak and Prince Tomohito of Mikasa, the younger brother of the Japanese Emperor, inaugurated the National Cultural Centre Cairo Opera House. It was the first time for Japan to stage a Kabuki show, a traditional popular drama with singing and dancing, in Africa or the Arab World.

  6. Pass by

    The idea of establishing Al Ahly came in the first 10 years of the 20th century and was first raised by Omar Lotfy who was a student in the Egyptian Law School during his presidency of the High School Students Club, which was established in 1905. The establishment of a club for high school students was for political reasons, and the students needed a sports club to gather them for leisure and exercise.

What's included

  • Drinks only are included and you can order food with extra fees
  • Dinner or launch with small extra fees
  • cold soft drinks

Not included

  • Transportations (20~30 USD per group)
  • Contact us to add Food includes starters, Main Dish, Desserts and drinks (25~29 USD per person)

Meeting point

it is near to Zamalek Area

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

4.7★258 reviews

What a great experience

The food was great was above what I expected, plus music live entertainment was great, we had a lot of fun and of course the ship layout and lights disappear in the beauty of the Nile I would definitely recommend

eftunl · Apr 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Solid experience

The 5:00-7:00pm ride was a great time to go on the river and see the sunset and more of the city. There were a few talented musical performers who did a great job in creating a good atmosphere. Relaxing but lively. We did not opt for food and there is no alcohol but our group still enjoyed juice/soda.

danielpV2692DX · Apr 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Our last day in Cairo

The tour was fantastic and very relaxing. The crew was very helpful and polite and the musicians added a special touch to the whole experience

Scenic34151964218 · Apr 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Relaxing trip to the Nile

I booked a trip at 5:00 p.m. on TripAdvisor, the travel agent was not notified of the change of time. Only the overall experience of the trip is good, the boat drinks are added arbitrarily, the juice is freshly pressed, and the coffee also smells.

Companion659693 · Apr 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Tolle experience ☀️

We had a really nice time. The food was really great and also the staff took really good care of us ☀️

Sophia E · Apr 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Great Cruise Well Run

Transport picked us up and dropped us off and picked us up after the cruise all perfectly done. Cruise was good the food quality was very good and a large amount of food at that. It was perfectly done and would recommend this attraction.

gordonj385 · Apr 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Highly recommended

The trip on the Nile at sunset was wonderful. From the boat the attention and the tour.highly recommended for travelers of all ages

Valeria M · Apr 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Highly recommended Tour

Ut was really exciting and funny tour. Would 100% recommend it. Good food, nice vibe and really friendly people and a fair price.

Happiness16302043880 · Apr 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Amazing experience!

I really enjoyed the boat tour. Very chill and delicious juice and cappuccino. I didn't order food, so I cannot say much about it. But service was exeptional and they helped me take some really nice pictures as I was alone as well. Would definitely recommend as a chill evening activity. They also changed my booking from 11pm to 5pm without any problems as I didn't pay attention when booking. Very friendly and helpful costumer service.

sweetheart5678 · Apr 2025 · via Tripadvisor

This was a lovely...

This was a lovely experience. We didn’t order the meals on the boat because we had eaten at the seagull restaurant beforehand (which was also lovely by the way). However, the food looked good and the coffee was great. The ride was serene and the entertainment was nice. The staff was nice and helpful but on and off the boat. I would definitely recommend booking this experience. I’d do it again!!

Niya_M · Apr 2025 · via Viator

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