Aloha from Felucca Alaska
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Private charter for up to 8 guests, $150/night

Aboard Aloha Felucca Alaska, comfort meets the timeless rhythm of the Nile. The boat is furnished in an open-plan style, with space for up to a dozen guests. Eight double beds—four on the main deck and four on the moon deck, each with soft pillows and warm blankets. Four additional twins offer flexible sleeping options, making evenings on the river both restful and communal.
Life aboard is as much about the food as the journey. The chef devotes hours to simmering fresh tomatoes and onions into a savory ragout, ladled over delicate Egyptian rice, or preparing a hearty dish of eggs and potatoes—always served with refreshing salads. Each meal is geared to traveler's tastes.
Days unfold with a rhythm of leisure and discovery. The felucca pulls in at secluded landings where guests can stretch, bathe, or wander along quiet shores. At times, the sails rise after dusk, and Alaska glides silently through the moonlit river when the winds are right, making night itself part of the adventure.
Nile Cruise Travel Options Comparison
1) Standard Motorized Nile Cruise (Large Riverboat)
Typical Schedule: Most run 3/4 nights / 4 days (Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Esna → Luxor)
Who It’s For: First-time visitors seeking comfort, air-conditioned cabins, on-board dining, pools, and guided excursions.
Pros: Predictable itinerary, all meals and tours included, good value at mid-range.
Cons: Less intimate, busier at temple landings, set schedule., drinks/tips extra
Price Ranges (per person):
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Budget/Economy: $350–$500 for 3-night sailings (basic boats).
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Moderate/Deluxe: $500–$800 (better cabins, higher service).
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Luxury: $800–$1,300+ (modern ships, premium amenities).
2) Dahabiya (Towboat and party barge)
Typical Schedule: Usually 4 days, or custom 3–7 night itineraries between Aswan or Luxor,; sails slower with more time for off-boat stops, luxury service
Who It’s For: Travelers or groups wanting a classic, intimate, slow-paced Nile experience.
Pros: Small group, quiet, can dock at smaller sites, personalized service, elegant atmosphere.
Cons: Higher per-person cost, limited cabins,
Price Range: $1,000–$5,000+ per person per night depending on boat, itinerary, and inclusions.
3) Private Felucca (Traditional Nubian Sailboat)
Typical Schedule: Overnight trips: From Aswan, depart by noon for overnight sail to our Baluli island camp, sailing in the morning to Kom Ombo visit and afternoon return to Aswan, or plan onward journey to visit abandoned sites, ancient villages, Edfu temple of Horus, Esna temple of Khnum, abandoned El-Kab, and on to Luxor for 3-7+ nights.
Who It’s For: Travelers seeking a relaxing, authentic Nubian sailing experience and hospitality
Pros: Very intimate, flexible routing, authentic sailing, great for stargazing and quiet beaches.
Cons: Open deck sleeping, minimal facilities, weather-dependent,
Price $75 single or $150 charter up to about 12 passengers with Felucca Aloha





About Us
Experience the timeless beauty of the Nile on Felucca Alaska – a locally owned felucca sailing company offering overnight trips between Aswan and Luxor. Enjoy traditional Nubian sailing with fresh meals, comfortable accommodations,, ancient village tours, secluded beaches, temple visits., and life on the Nile. Perfect for couples, families, groups of 8-12, and backpackers looking for a slow, magical journey on Egypt’s river of life. Chat live messenger or WhatsApp +201097401256 to see boat meet crew make plans for your Egyptian escape.
BREAD, THE STAFF OF LIFE
In Nubian Egypt, bread has always been more than a staple food—it is a symbol of hospitality, daily life, and community. Families traditionally bake bread fresh each morning, often in domed clay ovens set just outside their homes. Sharing bread is central to Nubian culture; a guest is welcomed first with bread and tea, reflecting the belief that to break bread together is to share trust and friendship. The process of making and baking bread brings households together, from kneading the dough to tending the fire, and the finished loaves often form the foundation of nearly every meal.
One of the most distinctive varieties is Egyptian sun bread, known locally as aysh shamsi. This round, slightly domed bread is unique to Upper Egypt and Nubian communities, where it is left to rise naturally in the warmth of the sun. Once the dough has absorbed the desert heat, it is baked in outdoor clay ovens, producing a loaf with a nutty flavor and a firm, chewy crust. Sun bread carries a ritual weight as well—families often bake it for festivals, weddings, and religious occasions, where the bread itself becomes part of the ceremony as much as the feast.
Alongside sun bread, Nubian villages prepare flatbread pockets in conveyor ovens and sold for 2 egyptian pounds - about $0.04 each. These versatile rounds are easily torn and filled, perfect for scooping up stews, lentils, or vegetable dishes. Their simplicity balances the hearty flavors of Nubian cuisine, making them a daily staple just as important as sun bread. Together, these breads represent the practical and symbolic heart of Nubian foodways—sustaining, adaptable, and deeply tied to both land and tradition.
Captain Hamada Aswan tour services
At Aswan’s Hamada Pier adjacent to Princess Pier, you can easily connect with Captain Hamada, at +201148250619, a friendly, honest, and experienced English-speaking host who helps travelers make the most of their visit. Whether you’re looking for transport, a felucca sail, a motor shuttle, or currency exchange, Hamada makes it simple, friendly, and stress-free.
Services include:
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Hire Queen Linda motorboat (to 12 passengers) to circle Elephantine Island, stopping at the Botanical Gardens, Nubian Tombs, and other sights at your choice schedule and leisure — $10/500 EGP per hour.
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Arrange a no-hassle, no-hustle taxi for a 4-hour round trip to Philae Temple (1,500 EGP / $30), or to Abu Simbel 5000 EGP/$100, choose your own itinerary — $10/500 EGP per hour.
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Charter a felucca—Aloha Felucca Alaska, for sailing around Aswan or to a nearby secluded beach — $10 / 500 EGP per hour, or $150 overnight
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Currency exchange: Sell crisp, clean U.S. dollars or euros (currently about 5,500 EGP per $100).
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Van Excursions to Abu Simbel 4 AM hotel pickup returning 4 PM for $40 per person.
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Advice on last-minute cruises and current events.
📍 Find Hamada at Hamada Pier, next to Princess Pier, across from Al Raya Market, north on Nile Corniche.
📞 Call/WhatsApp Hamada at +20 01148250619.
2 to 14 day sailing adventures
Nile Felucca Adventures
Sail the Nile the traditional way — by felucca. Sleep on deck under the stars, share fresh meals prepared by your crew, and visit ancient temples and timeless villages along the riverbanks.
Every journey is different: choose a day trip, overnight sail, or a multi-night expedition between Aswan and Luxor.
🌴 Day Trips
1. Aswan Islands Day Tour
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$20/hour per boat (up to 8 passengers).
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Visit Elephantine Island, Kitchener’s Botanical Garden, Nubian villages, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.
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Afternoon sail from Aswan to a secluded beach on Baluli Island.
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Cookout and campfire dinner, sleep on deck.
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Return to Aswan by noon next day.
⚓ Multi-Night Felucca Cruises
Departures from Aswan
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1 Night (Kom Ombo Express)
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Morning sail direct to Kom Ombo.overnight
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Morning temple tour, return to Aswan
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2 Nights (Baluli, Daraw & Kom Ombo)
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Camp at Baluli Island, visit Daraw camel market, sleep near Kom Ombo.
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Morning temple tour, return by bus or sail.
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3 Nights (Gebel el-Silsila & Edfu)
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Continue north beyond Kom Ombo.
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Explore the quarries, cliff tombs, and rock temples of Gebel el-Silsila.
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Visit Edfu Temple of Horus.
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4 Nights (El Kab & Esna)
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Add El Kab, the abandoned city with cliff tombs.
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Visit the Temple of Khnum at Esna.
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5 Nights (Village Homestay)
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Includes a night with a local family at Seven Dreams Homestay.
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Share traditional meals and village life.
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6 Nights (Esna → Luxor)
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Tow past the Esna locks to Luxor.
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Tour Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Deir el-Medina, and the Mummification Museum.
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Departures from Luxor
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1 Night (Luxor → Esna)
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Morning departure from Luxor.
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Sail to Esna and visit the Temple of Khnum.
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2 Nights (Edfu & Seven Dreams Homestay)
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Day 2: Visit Edfu Temple of Horus.
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Evening dinner and homestay at Seven Dreams village.
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3 Nights (Gebel el-Silsila & Fawaza Island)
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Continue south to the quarries, tombs, and cliff temples at Gebel el-Silsila.
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Camp on a secluded beach at Fawaza Island.
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4 Nights (Kom Ombo)
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Sail south to Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
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5 Nights (Baluli Island)
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Extend to Baluli Island with campfire cookout and starry-sky camp.
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6 Nights (Luxor → Aswan)
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Full voyage south to Aswan.
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End with an Aswan stay or connect to Abu Simbel, Philae, or Elephantine Island tours.
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🛏️ Felucca as a Floating Guesthouse
Stay aboard without sailing — your felucca becomes a unique base in Aswan or Luxor. Visit temples and museums by day, then return to your boat to sleep by the river.
💰 Rates
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Felucca Charter: $20/hr or $150 per night (exclusive use of boat & crew)
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Meals: About $25 per person per day (3 meals + tea/coffee)
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Day Trips: $20/hour per boat (up to 12 passengers)
Temple entry fees and tips not included.
Coptic Christian attractions in Egypt.
📍 Cairo & Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo / Masr el-Qadima)
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The Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa / St. Virgin Mary’s Church): Famous for being built above a Roman gatehouse; one of the oldest churches in Cairo.
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Saint Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga): Built over a crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have rested during their flight into Egypt.
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Church of St. Barbara: Noted for relics of the saint and fine icons.
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Coptic Museum: Houses the world’s richest collection of Coptic art, manuscripts, and artifacts.
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Ben Ezra Synagogue: Historically Coptic, later a Jewish site, tied to the story of baby Moses.
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Monastery and Church of St. George: Greek Orthodox but closely linked with Cairo’s Christian heritage.
📍 Eastern & Western Deserts (Monastic Centers)
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Wadi Natrun Monasteries (between Cairo & Alexandria):
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Monastery of St. Macarius (Abu Maqar).
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Monastery of St. Pishoy.
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Monastery of the Syrians (Deir al-Surian).
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Monastery of Baramus.
These are among the world’s oldest continuously inhabited monasteries.
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St. Catherine’s Monastery (Sinai): UNESCO site at Mt. Sinai; Greek Orthodox but central to Coptic pilgrimage.
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Red Sea Monasteries (near Hurghada & Zafarana):
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Monastery of St. Anthony (Deir Anba Antonius) — oldest monastery in the world.
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Monastery of St. Paul (Deir Anba Boulos).
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📍 Upper Egypt (Luxor, Aswan, Sohag, Minya)
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Monastery of St. Simeon (Aswan): Impressive desert ruins of a large monastery dating to the 7th century.
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Monastery of the Archangel Michael (Aswan region).
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Monastery of the Virgin (Al-Muharraq, near Assiut): Known as the “Second Bethlehem,” linked with the Holy Family’s stay.
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Monastery of the Holy Virgin at Gebel al-Tayr (near Minya): Pilgrimage site perched on cliffs above the Nile.
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White Monastery (Sohag): Founded by St. Shenouda, a major Coptic leader in the 4th–5th centuries.
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Red Monastery (Sohag): Famous for its brilliantly preserved wall paintings.
Egyptian tradition holds that the Holy Family traveled extensively:
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Matariya (Cairo): Tree of the Virgin Mary.
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Abu Qurqas (near Minya): St. Mary Church, tied to the Holy Family journey.
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Assiut Mountain (Monastery of Dronka): Believed to be their last stop before returning to Palestine.
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Bahariya Oasis (Bawiti): The main gateway, ~360 km southwest of Cairo (~4–5 hours by road).
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White Desert (Farafra area): Famous chalk formations shaped like mushrooms, animals, and other surreal forms.
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Black Desert: Dark volcanic hills and basalt rocks, located before reaching the White Desert.
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Group tours from Cairo (2 days / 1 night):
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~$120–180 USD (includes transport, jeep safari, camping equipment, meals, permits).
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Private tours (more comfortable):
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~$200–300 USD for 2–3 people (all inclusive).
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Luxury-style desert camping:
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~$350–500 USD+ per person, with better tents, private chef, and full-service logistics.
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Day trips from Cairo: Possible but rushed (~12–14 hours), ~$100–150 USD, not recommended.
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Extra nights in Bahariya Oasis guesthouse: ~$30–50 USD per night.
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All trips require a local guide and 4x4 jeep — self-driving is not allowed.
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Entrance/permit fees are usually included in tour prices.
2 Days / 1 Night
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Day 1:
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Morning drive Cairo → Bahariya Oasis (~4–5 hrs).
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Switch to 4x4 jeep, visit Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and Agabat Valley.
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Arrive in White Desert, explore surreal formations at sunset.
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Camp overnight under the stars (Bedouin-style dinner, campfire, stargazing).
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Day 2:
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Sunrise walk among rock formations.
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Visit Hot Springs in Bahariya (optional swim).
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