Dinner Cruise Maxim
- Duration3-5 hours
- Route2 citiesCairo · Giza
- GuideEnglishEgyptologist guide
- TypeExcursion
- Reviews★ 5.0on Google · 7 reviews
In short
Dinner on the Maxim boat on the Nile in Cairo: an open buffet, belly dancing, a Tanoura show and live music, with private transfers from your hotel.
- Nile Dinner Cruise on the Maxim Boat
- Your evening begins with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- You’ll travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile Corniche in Maadi, where the elegant Maxim Nile cruise awaits—widely regarded as one of the most prestigious boats on the river.
- After boarding, take your seat and enjoy an abundant open buffet featuring a blend of local Egyptian specialties and international dishes.
- As the boat glides along the world’s longest river, the experience is enhanced by a full entertainment program, including authentic Egyptian belly dancing, a mesmerizing Tanoura folkloric show, and live music combining oriental and western melodies.
- The buffet includes fresh salads, satisfying main courses, and a dessert selection that brings together traditional Egyptian sweets and Western-style treats, prepared daily to keep the dining experience fresh and memorable.
About this trip
An evening on the Nile aboard the Maxim, one of Cairo’s best-known dinner boats: a reserved table, an open buffet of Egyptian and international dishes, and a show with belly dancing, a Tanoura performance and live music. The price starts at $45 per person and includes the private return transfers from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The whole evening takes three to five hours.
The day in order
- Pick-up at your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- The drive to the Nile Corniche in Maadi, where the Maxim is waiting.
- Your reserved table and the open buffet: salads, main courses, and desserts that mix traditional Egyptian sweets with Western ones.
- The show as the boat moves along the Nile: belly dancing, a Tanoura folkloric performance and live oriental and Western music.
- The transfer back to your hotel.
Good to know
- The boat sails for about two hours in the evening; the three to five hours include your transfers.
- Included: the dinner, the entertainment, bottled water during the transfers, an English-speaking tour leader and driver, and all taxes and service charges.
- Not included: tips and any extras that are not listed.
- A good night out after a day of sightseeing, or for a celebration.
More like this: all Cairo day tours and our Cairo guide.
Included and not included
Included
- Private round-trip transfers from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking tour leader and experienced driver throughout the experience
- Reserved table aboard the 5-star Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo
- Open buffet dinner featuring a variety of Egyptian and international dishes
- Live entertainment including belly dancing, folkloric Tanoura show, and Western music performance
- Complimentary bottled water during the transfers
- All taxes and service charges are fully covered
Not included
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
Route
Cairo→Giza
Frequently asked questions
How long is Dinner Cruise Maxim?
This is a day tour (3-5 hours) in Cairo & Giza.
How much does Dinner Cruise Maxim cost?
The price starts at $45 per person. The exact price depends on your dates and the number of travellers, so send an enquiry for a quote for your trip.
What is included in the price?
The programme lists: Private round-trip transfers from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle; Professional English-speaking tour leader and experienced driver throughout the experience; Reserved table aboard the 5-star Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo; Open buffet dinner featuring a variety of Egyptian and international dishes; Live entertainment including belly dancing, folkloric Tanoura show, and Western music performance; Complimentary bottled water during the transfers; All taxes and service charges are fully covered.
What is not included?
Not included: Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary; Tipping.
Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. When you enquire, tell us your dates, hotels, pace and anything you would like to add or drop, and we adjust the programme and send you a price for it. If you would rather start from a blank page, use our Tailor a Tour form.
How do I book Dinner Cruise Maxim?
Send an enquiry from the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp. It costs nothing to ask, and we reply within 24 hours with a price for your dates.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our cancellation terms are set out in the Cancellation Policy on this website. Ask us about the conditions for your dates before you book.
What travellers say
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