• A week of felucca sailing
  • A week of felucca sailing
  • A week of felucca sailing
  • A week of felucca sailing
  • A week of felucca sailing
  • A week of felucca sailing
  • A week of felucca sailing
  • A week of felucca sailing
Nile Valley

A week of felucca sailing

Réf : PEFRFX

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Egypt / Nile Valley
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    2048.8 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

This family adventure trip to Egypt is for anyone who dreams of sharing the mysteries of ancient Egypt with their children. Alternating between short hikes, sailing on the Nile, and visits to historical sites , it allows you to discover the different facets of this mythical era: landscapes of dunes and palm groves, temples and tombs dedicated to the gods and pharaohs. But the Nile also offers a unique perspective on the present, and from our felucca, we can observe daily life throughout the day. As evening falls, young and old alike are lulled by the peaceful rhythm of the river , dreaming of Ramses or Cleopatra...

The highlights

  • Deciphering the hieroglyphs on the walls of temples and tombs
  • Write your first name in Egyptian on a papyrus
  • Sail and live to the rhythm of the Nile on our felucca
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 3h
  • Average distance/day: 9 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 25 m
  • Average daily descent: 25 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Supervisor
Based in Egypt for many years, our agency guarantees a successful active travel experience, thanks to our guides and logistical infrastructure. During your trip, you'll be accompanied by our adventure guides, fully committed to helping you discover unique places in the heart of nature. Let us guide you…

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
  • map

    Flight to Luxor.

    • Transportation Plane - 05h - 3135km
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner not included
    Airport pickup, then after a quick transfer by ferry, we settle in at Hamdya and Noubi's, our hosts for the night, on the west bank of the Nile.
    Day 1

Note

This itinerary is provided as a guide only: depending on weather and operational conditions, your tour guide may modify it for your safety and that of the group.

Accommodation

- Days 1 to 7
  • Three nights in Luxor, staying with a local family on the west bank. You'll feel right at home: the location is ideal, peaceful, and perfectly situated for exploring the fabulous Pharaonic sites of the Luxor region. After getting to know our hosts, their home, their life in their neighborhood (and even learning to cook Egyptian mezze!), you'll find it hard to leave...
  • 4 nights on the Nile, we travel in a private felucca , which adapts to the size of our small group: these typical river sailboats are the ideal, slow and silent way to discover the banks of the lung of Egypt.
Comfort is optimal as we lounge on the deck covered with large mattresses (one per person) and cushions, while our boat sails in perfect silence, broken only by the creaking of the boom as it changes sides...


For meals, a "restaurant boat" approaches so we can eat comfortably seated at a table. This boat also serves as a tugboat in case of insufficient wind to ensure the schedule is maintained.

Access

Departure
Aeroport De Louxor
Day 1
End of stay
Aeroport De Louxor
Day 8

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAeroport de Louxor
International transport: We most often travel with a charter company that offers comfortable direct flights between Paris and Luxor. Flight times are not known far in advance. Therefore, we advise you to wait until you receive your travel confirmation before booking your connecting flights, unless you have flexible tickets that connect to Paris. Here are the approximate flight times: Outbound: Roissy 8:00 PM - Luxor 1:00 AM; Return: Luxor 2:30 PM - Roissy 7:00 PM. Depending on availability at the time of your registration, we may be able to modify this flight plan to depart from your city. In this case, your flight will transit through Cairo and then take a domestic flight to Luxor. There would be an additional charge; please feel free to contact us for more information.
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Price details

The price includes

  • The round-trip flight Paris / Luxor
  • Local transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Full board except for the meals not included in the program
  • The local team: felucca captain, cook, donkey drivers
  • The boat's "dining room" assistance
  • National guides at the sites on the program in Luxor and Philae
  • A French-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees to the program sites (~ €60 per adult, ~ €31 per child aged 7 to 11)
  • Institutional tips (~ €22)

The price does not include

  1. Visa fees (~ €25)
  2. Personal expenses
  3. Drinks
  4. The optional meals mentioned in the program (approximately 5 meals at €12/meal)
  5. A tip for your tour guide (at your discretion)
  6. Hot air balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor, to be booked and paid for locally (weather permitting): €95 per person, including round-trip transfer from hotel to the launch site, 45-minute flight, and cancellation insurance

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Guided tour of Abu Simbel : CHF99.75 / person
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Paulin team
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For over 30 years, our local partner has been designing adventure walking trips around the world. Specializing in small-group treks, they cater to both casual hikers and seasoned trekkers seeking unspoiled natural environments and a return to the essentials. Their key strength? They own their own agencies in over 30 countries, guaranteeing complete trip creation from start to finish, without intermediaries. This direct, on-the-ground expertise ensures memorable active experiences and total freedom amidst breathtaking landscapes.
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