Dinner Cruise on the Nile River in Cairo

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: Approximately 3 Hours Total (2-Hour Riverfront Sailing)

Pickup Time: 06:00 PM (Customizable; sailing departures run between 06:30 PM and 08:30 PM depending on availability and preference)

Pickup & Drop-off: Door-to-door round-trip transfers from any hotel in Cairo or Giza

Tour Type: Evening River Cruise & Cultural Dining Experience with Private Chauffeur Transfers

Tour Highlights

Spend an evening on the waters of the Nile aboard an elegant 5-star floating restaurant. Combining scenic night views of the illuminated Cairo skyline with authentic Egyptian entertainment and international dining, this dinner cruise offers a memorable cultural experience away from city traffic.

• 2-Hour Scenic Nile Navigation: Glide past Cairo's floodlit bridges, riverfront towers, and historic embankments.
• 5-Star Open-Buffet Dinner: Savor a generous multi-course buffet featuring Egyptian mezze, fresh salads, grilled meats, fish, international specialties, and oriental desserts.
• Authentic Live Entertainment: Watch a traditional oriental belly dance performance and a folkloric Egyptian Tanoura (whirling dervish) show accompanied by live music.
• Hassle-Free Private Transfers: Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with door-to-door hotel pickup and return.
• Flexible Evening Scheduling: Choose the departure window that aligns with your sightseeing plans.

Detailed Evening Program & Schedule

06:00 PM – 06:30 PM: Hotel Pickup & Pier Transfer

• A Ramasside Tours representative and private chauffeur meet you directly in your Cairo or Giza hotel lobby.
• Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the central Cairo Nile docking pier.

06:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Embarkation, Dinner & Show

• Board your 5-star cruising vessel and take your reserved table in the climate-controlled main dining salon.
• As the ship casts off along the Nile, enjoy the open buffet featuring a wide array of hot and cold appetizers, main courses, and traditional sweets.
• The onboard live stage show begins with an oriental belly dance performance, followed by the spinning colors of the folkloric Tanoura dance and live Egyptian music.
• Head to the open-air upper sun deck between performances to take photographs of the illuminated Cairo skyline reflecting across the river.

09:00 PM – 09:30 PM: Docking & Return Hotel Transfer

• The vessel completes its 2-hour loop and docks back at the riverfront pier.
• Rejoin your private chauffeur for a smooth return drive directly to your hotel.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Round-trip private transfers from Cairo or Giza hotels in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
• Admission ticket to the 5-star Nile River cruise vessel (2 hours of sailing)
• Open-buffet dinner featuring international and Middle Eastern cuisine
• Live onboard oriental entertainment: Belly Dance and Tanoura folklore shows
• All local service charges and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Beverage service (soft drinks, bottled water, juices, and alcoholic beverages billed separately on-site)
• Any optional extras or personal purchases not mentioned in the itinerary
• Professional vacation photographer add-on
• Discretionary tipping for cruise staff and drivers

Tour Add-ons & Booking Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade your evening transit to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, reclining leather captain chairs, dual-zone climate control, and onboard Wi-Fi for a smooth ride to and from the pier.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Hire a studio photographer to accompany your group and capture high-resolution portraits along the Nile and against the Cairo skyline for $50 per day.

Vegetarian & Dietary Options

The open buffet includes a broad selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes, including Egyptian lentil soup, hummus, baba ghanoush, fresh salads, rice, and roasted vegetables. Please note any severe dietary restrictions upon booking.

Pier Location & Supplemental Transfers

Transfers from central Cairo and Giza hotels are included. Pickups from extended suburban zones—including Heliopolis, New Cairo, and 6th of October City—are available for a minor distance surcharge.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

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For bookings, customized departure schedules, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]