The classic sailboats of Egypt's Nile are called feluccas. A pleasant felucca ride is popular with both Egyptians and visitors, since they are ideal for enjoying the breeze both during the day and at night.

Over the years, the felucca has continued to be the main transportation method on the Nile. As it has done since the reign of the Pharaohs, its old shape continues to adorn the river. Bulk cargo is transported by motorized barges, and visitors are transported by contemporary cruise ships, but the felucca is still in use. Rarely equipped with an engine, feluccas rely only on the Nile River's current and the daytime breeze, which increases throughout the day and often calms down at night. Sailboats may move upstream in Egypt's beautiful northerly breeze, which also allows them to return on its current downstream.

You will enjoy a special tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples, Kom Ombo Temple which stands on a high ground overlooking the Nile and Edfu Temple which is dedicated to god Horus and it considered the best preserved temple in Egypt.
Enjoy this Felucca Tour to Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples.

Our Egyptologist tour guide will accompany you on the Felucca excursion and throughout your visits to the Kom Ombo and Edfu temples.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Feluccas, traditional sailboats of the Nile, offer a pleasant ride enjoyed by both Egyptians and visitors, providing an ideal way to experience the river's breeze day and night.
• Despite modern transportation methods, feluccas remain the primary means of transportation on the Nile, maintaining their ancient shape since the time of the Pharaohs.
• Unlike motorized barges for cargo and contemporary cruise ships for tourists, feluccas typically lack engines, relying solely on the Nile's current and daytime breeze.
• The northerly breeze allows feluccas to move upstream and return downstream, offering a unique perspective on Egypt's scenic landscapes.
• Special tours to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples are offered aboard feluccas, providing a distinctive experience. Kom Ombo Temple, situated on elevated ground, and Edfu Temple, dedicated to god Horus and renowned for its preservation, are highlighted stops.

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