Nile River Felucca
A Romantic Way to Sail
A felucca is a classic sailboat fashioned from wood and used in Egypt. The boat’s rig typically consists of one or two lateens (triangular) sails, and since there is no power, the trip is calmer and more pleasant. The wooden mast of the felucca is positioned such that movement is entirely dependent upon wind.
The sails of a felucca, a tiny boat constructed completely of wood, are created from local cotton and other natural fibres. The typical boat setup includes couches, a table fastened in the middle, and the captivating splendour of the Nile all around.
Typically, a felucca may accommodate ten passengers and a crew of up to two or three persons.
Despite the availability of motorboats and ferries, the felucca, which is highly widespread in Egypt, continues to be a very active mode of transportation across the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. They are particularly well-liked by tourists who want to take in all the enchantment and beauty of the Nile while relaxing completely. In Luxor, a Felucca may be easily found anywhere along the Nile.
It's incredible to follow the path taken by the pharaohs of old while viewing the temples along the way.
Luxor Tours & Activities
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They offer the ideal opportunity to thoroughly experience all the grandeur of this timeless culture while taking delight in the little things. The felucca is the perfect setting for an amazing lunch and dinner in the form of a picnic. A Ride across the legendry towns of Luxor.
With felucca cruises, tourists may take a leisurely stroll through history and experience life on the River Nile during the Pharaohs’ reign. The cruises often range in length from a few hours out of Luxor to several days between Luxor and Aswan. The well-known Luxor-to- Aswan leg will take tourists to some of ancient Egypt’s most significant sites, visiting the Temple of Karnak, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Luxor Temple, banana island, including Nekheb (or El Kb), the Granite Quarries and sail to the Temple of Philea and Kom Ombo. You also have the option to sail around Kitchener’s Island to visit the famous botanical garden.
While travelling in a felucca, you will see farmers working their land as they would have thousands of years ago, giving you a fascinating look into the life of the people who live close to its banks.
You’ll have the chance to visit a Luxor Villages, which will provide you a fascinating understanding of their culture and way of life.
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