Nubian Serenity: Private Aswan Felucca Ride & Botanical Garden Tour
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Sail the peaceful waters of Elephantine and wander through a tropical paradise island.
Discover the timeless tranquility of Egypt’s southernmost gem. Five S Travel invites you to experience Aswan from its most iconic vantage point—aboard a private, white-sailed Felucca. This exclusive journey blends the peaceful art of traditional Egyptian sailing with an enchanting exploration of one of the Nile’s most beautiful and historic islands, designed to rejuvenate your spirit far from the tourist crowds.
Your afternoon begins as you step onto your private wooden sailboat, catching the refreshing river breeze to glide smoothly between Aswan’s dramatic granite boulders and historic Nubian villages. Your destination is the legendary Kitchener’s Island, home to the world-renowned Aswan Botanical Garden. Here, you will step ashore to wander through shaded walkways lined with rare exotic trees, towering royal palms, and vibrant tropical flora gathered from across Asia and Africa—a true emerald sanctuary in the middle of the Nile.
After exploring the island, step back onto your Felucca to enjoy a serene sail back, watching the sun dip below the golden desert dunes while sipping on authentic hot Egyptian tea.
🌟 Exclusive Highlights:
100% Private Sailing: An intimate, eco-friendly river experience reserved strictly for your party, completely free from the noise of modern engines.
The Botanical Paradise: Immerse yourself in a historic tropical island garden offering stunning panoramic views of the Nile and the Aga Khan Mausoleum.
Seamless VIP Logistics: Relax as Five S Travel handles every detail, from your hotel/cruise pickup to the private boat arrangement and island admission.
📋 Program Details & Inclusions
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours (Highly recommended in the afternoon to capture the golden sunset hour).
Pickup & Drop-off: Direct door-to-door service from any hotel or Nile cruise ship in Aswan.
Included
- Private Ground Transfers: Door-to-door pickup and return from your hotel or cruise ship in a modern, luxury air-conditioned vehicle to the dock.
- Exclusive Private Felucca: Private navigation around Aswan’s islands on a traditional sailboat reserved strictly for your party.
- Official Admission Tickets: Official foreign entrance fees to the Aswan Botanical Garden (Kitchener's Island).
- On-Board Hospitality: Complimentary serving of authentic hot Egyptian Mint Tea or chilled Hibiscus (Karkadeh).
- Refreshments: Chilled mineral water served throughout the tour.
- All local port taxes, boat captain fees, and service charges.
Excluded
- Tipping or any extras not mentioned in the itinerary or Personal expenses.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation must be informed in writing. The following cancellation charges will apply based on when the request is received:
45 days or more prior to arrival: 10% of the tour cost is charged.
44 to 15 days prior to arrival: 20% of the tour cost is charged.
14 to 7 days prior to arrival: 25% of the tour cost is charged.
6 days to 48 hours prior to arrival: 50% of the tour cost is charged.
Less than 48 hours or No-Show: No refund.
Important Note: For high peak seasons (including Christmas, New Year, Easter, and the 2027 Eclipse period), a separate tailored cancellation policy will apply to align with strict hotel and cruise non-refundable deposit regulations
