Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise | Belly Dance, Tanoura &Private Transfer
About
Sail the Nile the right way — privately. While most Cairo dinner cruises pack strangers together at shared tables, this experience is reserved exclusively for your group. Your table, your pace, your evening.
Two live performances are included in every booking: a professional belly dancing show and a traditional Tanoura (Sufi whirling) ceremony — one of Egypt's most visually striking folk traditions, performed in full ceremonial costume. Most budget cruises offer one or the other. You get both.
- Private experience
What to expect
Step aboard one of Cairo's most elegant dinner cruise vessels and let the Nile carry your evening. As the city lights shimmer across the water, you'll settle into your private table for a lavish open buffet of traditional Egyptian and international dishes — while a live band sets the mood from the moment you board. The entertainment begins with a captivating belly dancing performance, followed by the hypnotic Tanoura show — a centuries-old Sufi whirling tradition performed in full ceremonial costume. Both performances are included in your ticket, and your guide will be on hand throughout to share stories of the river, the city skyline, and the culture behind what you're watching. This is a fully private experience — only your group is at your table. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic evening, or simply want Cairo's most iconic night out, this cruise delivers it without the noise of a shared group tour. Your Egypt Travels representative picks you up from your hotel lobby and returns you door-to-door at the end of the night. All you need to do is show up and enjoy.
Sample menu
Hummus with warm pita bread
Baba ghanoush
Tabbouleh salad
Stuffed vine leaves (warak dawali)
Grilled kofta with rice
Grilled Nile fish fillet
Molokhia with chicken
Seasonal roasted vegetables
Baklava
Basbosah
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Reviews
5 on Tripadvisor
What’s included
- Bottled water
- Cruise boarding fee and all onboard taxes
- Open buffet dinner — Egyptian and international dishes
- English-speaking Egypt Travels guide (on board)
- Live music throughout the cruise
- Tanoura (Sufi whirling) show
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live belly dancing performance
Not included
- Gratuities / tips (optional, not mandatory)
- Personal purchases
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Your driver will meet you in your hotel lobby holding an Egypt Travels sign. Please be ready in the lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Pickup from Cairo International Airport or areas beyond our standard zones (6th of October City, Sheikh Zayed) may incur a small additional transfer fee — please contact us before booking to confirm. We cover all hotels in central Cairo, Zamalek, Garden City, and Giza at no extra charge.
Starts from
- Deluxe Private Cruise 5-Star5-Star luxury vessel Duration: 3 hours: (including transfers) 5-star open buffet dinner: Egyptian and international cuisine, multiple courses including mezze, hot mains, and dessert. Route: Hotel pickup → Maadi Corniche pier → 2-hour Nile dinner cruise (downtown Cairo skyline route) → hotel drop-off Private air-conditioned car: door-to-door hotel transfer included Other: Includes live belly dancing performance, Tanoura (Sufi whirling) show, and live music. English-speaking guide on board throug Pickup included
- Classic Private Cruise 4-Star4-Star cruise vessel Duration: 3 hours: (including transfers) Open buffet dinner: Egyptian and international dishes. Bottled water included. Route: Fixed pickup point → Maadi Corniche pier → 2-hour Nile dinner cruise → fixed drop-off point Private transfer Other: Includes live belly dancing performance and Tanoura show. Shared group experience — other travelers may be present on the ves Pickup included