Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

Dahabiya

Enjoy sailing the Nile in comfort and style! Instead of cruising the Nile with a large cruise ship or a traditional felucca, choose a grand and luxurious dahabiya for a romantic and unforgettable way of travel. A dahabiya is a large sail boat with elegantly furnished cabins in colonial style with all the modern conveniences.

A dahabiya is an excellent choice for families or groups of friends, since it has an intimate atmosphere. Enjoy the Nile scenery at a leisurely pace while visiting the ancient Egyptian monuments along the way from Luxor to Aswan.

The dahabiya has private cabins with ensuite bathrooms, including a toilet, wash basin and shower. All cabins are equipped with air-conditioning and electrical outlets. The dahabiya features a generator for electricity and a large sundeck where you can lounge and watch the scenery. There is also a fully equipped kitchen where your personal chef will prepare wonderful Egyptian cuisine for you every day.

 

Itinerary:

Day 1:

You will be picked up from your Luxor hotel or port for a tour of Luxor monuments. You will visit Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. After finishing your tour you will be transported to Esna, where you will board your dahabiya sailing boat and enjoy lunch. Overnight aboard in Esna. (Meals included lunch,dinner)

 

Day 2:

Today you will sail toward Gebel el-Silsila. Along the way you can enjoy the scenery from the sundeck and see the rich flora and fauna of the Nile Valley, and the farmer villages on the Nile banks. Overnight in Edfu. (Meals included breakfast,lunch,dinner)

 

Day 3:

After breakfast served by your personal chef you will enjoy a guided visit of the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Upon returning to your dahabiya, it will start sailing to Kom Ombo, where you spend the night.(Meals included breakfast,lunch,dinner)

Day 4:

You start your day with a guided tour of the Temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo. After finishing your tour the dahabiya will sail toward Aswan, where you spend the night aboard. (Meals included breakfast,lunch,dinner)

 

Day 5:

Early in the morning you could choose an optional guided trip to Abu Simbel (for an additional fee).

Today you check out of your dahabiya, after which you will enjoy a guided tour in Aswan. First you visit Philae Temple and second, you visit Aswan's High Dam. After concluding your itinerary, you can be dropped off at any Aswan hotel or port. (Meals included breakfast)