Sail the Nile by Moonlight – Private VIP Felucca from Aswan to Luxor

Under Khonsu's Moon

A Private VIP Felucca Journey from Aswan to Luxor

Some journeys are booked. This one is bestowed. Named for Khonsu, the ancient Egyptian god of the moon who once guided travelers safely across the night, this is Khonsu Tours' most intimate experience on the Nile – a private felucca, reserved entirely for you, sailing south to north exactly as it has for five thousand years, with no engine, no crowds, and no fixed schedule but the wind and the river.

You will not share this boat. You will not follow a bus convoy. For two days and one unforgettable night, the Nile belongs to you alone – drifting past golden dunes and half-hidden temples by day, and falling asleep on a private island beneath more stars than you have ever seen, under the very moon Khonsu was named for.

Why This Is Different

• 🌙 A fully private felucca – exclusively for your group, not a shared boat
• 🎓 Your own private, expert Egyptologist guide throughout, on the water and at every temple
• 🏝️ A hand-picked, secluded island mooring for your overnight camp beneath the stars
• 🍽️ All meals prepared and served by your private crew – on deck, and again by firelight on the island
• 🚐 Private air-conditioned transfers at every stage, from your Aswan address to your Luxor address
• ✦ A strictly limited number of departures each month, to protect the privacy of the experience

The Journey

What's Included

• Private transfer from your chosen address in Aswan to your private felucca
• Exclusive use of a private felucca – not shared with other travelers
• Private, expert Egyptologist guide throughout
• All meals from lunch on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 2, plus free tea
• A large bottle of water each day, per guest
• All entrance fees, including Kom Ombo Temple & Edfu Temple
• All transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transfer to your chosen address in Luxor

What's Not Included

• International & domestic flights
• Egypt entry visa
• Gratuities for your guide & crew
• Personal expenses & drinks not mentioned above
• Entrance to King Tutankhamun's Tomb & other attractions not listed
• Any optional activities

Tour Details

• Duration: 2 days / 1 night
• Departure: Aswan, 8:30 am · by private arrangement
• Return: Your chosen address in Luxor
• Group size: Fully private – your group only
• Guide: Private licensed Egyptologist, English-speaking
• Difficulty: Easy – overnight camping-style comfort on deck/island, suitable for most travelers

Price shown is per person, based on two travelers sharing the private felucca. Solo travelers and larger private groups are warmly welcome – contact us for a tailored quote.

Meeting Point & Booking

• Meeting point: Pickup at your chosen address in Aswan at 8:30 am
• Availability: Limited departures each month, by private arrangement
• Book ahead: at least 24 hours before departure
• Cancellation: full refund if cancelled 72 hours or more before departure – see our policy

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✦ Khonsu Tours offers a limited number of VIP Felucca departures each month.
This is not a tour you find. It's one we quietly offer to those who ask. ✦

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Plan your private felucca journey

Use the outline below to understand the pace and practical details of this experience. It supplements the package descriptions above; it does not add inclusions or shorten a multi-day journey.

Typical duration

2 days / 1 night. The listed pickup is 8:30 am in Aswan; sailing times depend on conditions.

Detailed itinerary outline

The sequence is illustrative unless explicitly described as the listed itinerary. Confirm timings, access and the final route for your selected package.

Day 1: Aswan and the river

Meet your transfer at your agreed Aswan address and board your private felucca. The published outline allows approximately 10–12 hours of northbound sailing toward Kom Ombo, with lunch aboard and time to watch the riverbanks. Moor for dinner and the outdoor overnight experience. Confirm the actual sleeping setup, mooring and bathroom facilities before booking.

Day 2: Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor

Have breakfast aboard before the final sailing stretch. Continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to Kom Ombo and Edfu for the listed guided temple visits, then finish at your chosen Luxor address. This is sailing followed by road travel, not continuous sailing to Luxor.

Included items by package

Exclusive felucca use; the listed private guiding; Aswan pickup and Luxor drop-off; the listed road transfers; meals from lunch on day 1 through breakfast on day 2; tea; one large bottle of water per guest per day; Kom Ombo and Edfu entry.

Excluded items and costs to confirm

The listing excludes flights, visa, gratuities, personal expenses, drinks not mentioned, unlisted attractions and optional activities.

Sample travel date

For planning only: 15 January 2027. This is an illustrative date, not a confirmed departure or a statement of availability. Check the booking calendar or request written confirmation before arranging flights.

Frequently asked questions

Will I have a cabin?

This is an outdoor deck/island overnight experience, not a cabin cruise. Ask for the bedding and facilities specification.

Is the boat shared?

The listing specifies exclusive felucca use for your party.

How is the price calculated?

The listed price is per person based on two travelers sharing. Solo and larger parties should request a tailored quote.

What should I prepare before departure?

Bring comfortable footwear and sun protection. Tell your planner about mobility needs, dietary requirements and children’s ages, and confirm the pickup point, ticket coverage and any optional experiences before travel.

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