Banana Island Nile Boat Trip with Fresh Bananas & Mint Tea
Luxor, Egyptby Luxor Best Tours
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Overview
Escape the bustle of the city and temple crowds with a relaxing private excursion along the Nile to Luxor's famous Banana Island Sara (Gezira el-Moz). Your experience begins with a seamless pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise ship in Luxor, transferring directly to the riverbank. Board your private boat and enjoy the cool river breeze and scenic countryside views as you sail south along the Nile. Upon arriving at the island, take an easy, guided stroll through shaded plantations filled with banana trees, date palms, citrus, and local crops. Discover authentic rural Nile life, observe the resident farm animals, and unwind at the open-air riverside cafe. While taking in the peaceful water views, enjoy a complimentary plate of sweet, freshly harvested island bananas served alongside authentic hot Egyptian mint tea. After your island visit, re-board the boat for a calm, scenic cruise back to Luxor, concluding with a comfortable transfer directly to your accommodation.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Freshly harvested sweet island bananas served at the riverside cafe.
- Round-trip private Nile boat cruise
- Traditional hot Egyptian mint tea
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Luxor
30 min
Enjoy a pickup from your hotel or cruise ship in Luxor and transfer to your boat. Relax on the water as you cruise along the scenic Nile River toward Banana Island.
- 2
Banana Island (Gezira el-Mozh)
1 hour
Step ashore on Banana Island (Gezira el-Moz) to explore lush fruit plantations, date palms, and shaded agricultural paths. Take a relaxing walk to see local farm life, then sit back at the open-air riverside cafe to enjoy a plate of fresh island bananas and authentic hot Egyptian mint tea while taking in the peaceful Nile views.
- 3
Luxor
30 min
Board the boat for a relaxing cruise back along the Nile to the dock, followed by a comfortable transfer back to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise ship.
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from all centrally located hotels, private accommodations, and Nile cruise ships in Luxor (East and West Bank). Please be ready in the lobby or reception 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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