Aswan Felucca Tour at Sunrise | Nile Birdwatching Experience

Book your Aswan felucca tour at sunrise and sail the Nile on a peaceful felucca ride in Aswan with other things to do in Aswan, discovering birdwatching spots and hidden wildlife with a local guide.

Tour Overview

  • time-icon 1 Day   Duration
  • location-icon Aswan, Egypt
  • Times: 5:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • running-icon Intermediate

Unique Bird Watching Tour in Aswan, Discover more in Nile Islands

Enjoy a peaceful early morning sail on the Nile in Aswan aboard a traditional felucca, guided by a local bird expert. Cruise past the lush landscapes of Kitchener’s Island, spotting egrets, kingfishers, and other native birds along the way.

Sail onward toward the iconic Aga Khan Mausoleum, taking in calm waters, beautiful scenery, and the quiet charm of the Nile at sunrise.

A relaxing, nature-filled experience perfect for travelers looking to explore Aswan beyond the usual tours.

What’s Included, What’s Not

  • Pick up and return service from your Hotel or Cruise in Aswan .
  • English-speaking local Guide.
  • Boat fees and tickets
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Optional activities
  • Extras of Personal spending

Our Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

05:30 | Hotel Pick-Up & Transfer to the Felucca Dock

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Pick up with your expert Bird Guide from your departure point and transferred on to a traditional felucca sailboat at the dockside in Aswan.

05:45 | Sailing Across the Nile Toward Kitchener’s Island

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You will set sail across the Nile from the East Bank to the West Bank of the Nile towards Lord Kitchener’s Island. From here, your Guide will start pointing out the locations of where you will see the birdlife ranging from Egrets both adult and chicks, to Parakeets amongst the trees.

06:15 | Flora & Wildlife Along the Nile Banks

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Whilst passing along the Island, there is beautiful flora and fauna such as Hibiscus, lantana, bougainvillea, poinciana, acacia trees and mimosa all blooming in radiant colours.

07:00 | Sailing Toward the Aga Khan Mausoleum

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Sailing up river towards the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan, you may be astounded at the sight of many more bird species wading in the waters of the Cataract Islands such as Kingfishers, Malachite Kingfishers, Striated Herons, Little Bitten Herons, Night Herons, along with Little Green Bee Eaters, and Nile Valley Sunbirds.

08:30 | Return Sail & Transfer Back

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A truly delightful tour for nature lovers. at the end you will Return to the dock in Aswan and transferred to your original pick up point.

From

$86.9

Per Person

Khaled Zaky

YOUR LOCAL GUIDE

Khaled Zaky

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Khaled Zaky

YOUR LOCAL GUIDE

Khaled Zaky

Travelers

Please add at least 1 person

Max 10 Travelers

7+ Years Old $75

3 - 7 Years Old $55

0 - 2 Years old Free

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Meeting Place

Any Place in: Aswan, Egypt

أسوان، محافظة أسوان، مصر

Package #2

Price Breakdown

2 Adults * $75.00

$150.00

1 Child * $50.00

$50.00

1 Infant * Free

$0.00

Total Price

$79

Tour Packages

Package #1

Number Of Person

1 - 1

Price

176/pp

Package #2

Number Of Person

2 - 3

Price

121/pp

Package #3

Number Of Person

4 - 6

Price

92.4/pp

Package #4

Number Of Person

7 - 10

Price

86.9/pp

Things to know

Green & Fair Experiences

  • This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

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