
Ramesseum, Medinet Habu & Tombs of the Nobles – Private Luxor Tour
Luxor
From $55 per person
Discover a different side of Aswan through a peaceful birdwatching adventure along the beautiful Nile River. Sail aboard a traditional Egyptian felucca around the islands of the First Cataract, where lush vegetation, quiet waterways, and natural habitats attract a fascinating variety of local and migratory birds. Accompanied by an experienced local birdwatching guide, observe beautiful species such as kingfishers, herons, egrets, and colorful bee-eaters while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile. Whether you are a passionate birdwatcher, a wildlife photographer, or simply a nature lover, this relaxing experience offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with Egypt's natural beauty.
1. Hotel or Nile Cruise Pickup
Meet your local birdwatching guide at your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to the Nile waterfront.
2. Traditional Felucca Sailing
Board a traditional Egyptian felucca and begin your peaceful sailing journey across the Nile towards Kitchener's Island, also known as Aswan Botanical Garden.
3. Birdwatching Around Kitchener's Island
Explore the island's beautiful surroundings and observe different bird species among the trees and lush vegetation.
Keep an eye out for egrets, parakeets, and other fascinating local birds while enjoying the island's colorful plants and flowers, including hibiscus, bougainvillea, acacia, and lantana.
4. Explore the First Cataract Islands
Continue sailing upstream towards the Aga Khan Mausoleum and the beautiful rocky islands of the First Cataract.
With the help of your expert birdwatching guide, look for:
- Pied and Malachite Kingfishers.
- Striated Herons.
- Little Bitterns.
- Night Herons.
- Little Green Bee-eaters.
- Nile Valley Sunbirds.
- Different species of egrets and other waterbirds.
Take memorable photographs and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature along the Nile.
5. Return to the Waterfront
After approximately three hours of sailing and birdwatching, return to the Aswan waterfront and enjoy your transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise.
Sail Along the Nile, Discover Its Hidden Wildlife, and Experience the Natural Beauty of Aswan – One Bird at a Time!
October to April is the most comfortable time, with warm days and cool evenings, so it is also the busiest and highest-priced season. May to September is hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan, but sights are quieter and prices are lower. We plan summer days around early starts and a long midday break. Christmas and New Year sell out early.
Each trip lists exactly what is included and what is not. In general our prices include private transport, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees for the listed sites, hotels or cruise as described, and the meals shown. International flights, visas, tips, drinks and optional extras are not included.
All our trips are private: just you and the people you travel with, your own guide and your own driver. You never share a vehicle or a guide with strangers. Nile cruise ships are shared with other guests, but your sightseeing on shore is private.
Yes. Children love the pyramids, felucca sails and the Red Sea. On our tours, children under 3 travel free when sharing their parents' room, children aged 3 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price, and from 12 they pay the adult rate. Hotels, cruises and some activities have their own child rules, which we follow and show in your quote. On domestic flights, babies under 2 pay the airline's infant fare, and children from 2 need their own seat at the airline's fare. Tell us their ages and we will plan shorter visits, pool time and family rooms.
Yes. Because every trip is private, we can plan shorter days, more rest and fewer stairs. Some ancient sites have uneven ground and steps, so please tell us about any mobility needs when you ask for a quote and we will be honest about what is practical.
Tipping is part of daily life in Egypt and is not included in our prices. Small tips for drivers, guides, cruise crews and hotel staff are customary; your planner will send you a simple guide with typical amounts before you travel, so you are never left guessing.
Yes. Once you book, you get a WhatsApp number for your planner and a local contact on the ground. Message us any time during your trip if something needs changing.

Luxor
From $55 per person

Aswan
From $35 per person

Aswan
From $35 per person