Highlights
- Settle into an open-air evening on a Nile dahabiya with live band and DJ, ideal for romantic nights or a memorable river outing with close friends.
- Board your Caffeluca dahabiya on the Nile in Cairo, using a reservation process where you select floor, time, and group size before arrival.
- Glide along the Nile past Cairo's riverside skyline as city lights shimmer on the water, giving you wide river views throughout the evening cruise.
- On board, drinks, live saxophone, refined interiors, and curated menus create a setting that suits both small tables and bigger celebration groups.
- Upgrade to include dinner on board, adding a full meal service at your table so the evening feels like a floating restaurant experience on the Nile.
- Add round-trip transfers so a vehicle handles pickup and drop-off, making travel to and from the boat feel as relaxed and simple as the cruise.
Your Experience
This private 2-hour Nile dinner cruise puts you on your own boat with a personal waiter, a three-course Egyptian meal, and views of Cairo Tower and Zamalek Island.
Getting started
Meet at the Dahabiya by Cafelluca dock on Nile Street in Dokki, on the Giza bank. Look for the Seekh Mashwy or Latino restaurant sign, go inside, and head down the stairs to the reception desk at Nile level. Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Valet parking is available at the dock.
What to expect on the Nile
Cairo's Nile runs past Zamalek, a leafy island linking downtown Cairo and Giza by four bridges. Your boat circles the island while you dine.
Features
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Board your private boat, which seats your group only, with a personal waiter, safety gear, and life jackets on board.
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Cruise for around 110 minutes in a loop around Zamalek Island, returning to the Dokki dock.
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Pass the 187-metre Cairo Tower, which is lit up after dark. It's the classic photo stop of the route.
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Pass the riverside hotels and gardens of Zamalek as your waiter brings out your set menu. [Confirm: Qasr El Nil Bridge and Sofitel El Gezirah are on the route.]
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Enjoy a three-course Egyptian dinner with dishes like grilled chicken, kofta, and salads, followed by a sweet dessert such as konafa or rice pudding.
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Refill unlimited hot and cold soft drinks, juices, tea, and coffee throughout. Alcohol is not served.
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Add to the mood with the on-board TV, media player, and karaoke. Some waiters play the tabla.
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Choose your menu before the trip. The team coordinates your departure time with you over WhatsApp after booking.
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Book the sunset slot if you want daylight views of the island before the Cairo Tower lights come on.
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Bring a light layer for the evenings, as it can feel cooler on the water after dark.
Wrapping up
The cruise ends at the Dokki dock where you boarded. The boat is not wheelchair accessible.
Inclusions
- Open-air cruise with saxophone music
- Drinks service on board
- Elegant dining with curated ambiance
- Refined shared dining, specially crafted group menus
- Carefully curated menus for memorable dining
- Serene floating setting, refined interiors, river views
- Dinner \[as per option selected\]
- Round-trip transfers included \[as per option selected\]
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.