Best Dahabiya Nile Cruise​ 5 days

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89.671,45 EGP

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Why book this trip?

The Best Dahabiya Nile Cruise offers a unique and intimate way to explore the timeless wonders of Egypt. Unlike large cruise ships, a Dahabiya provides a more personal and tranquil experience, combining classic elegance with modern comfort. Sail smoothly along the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, stopping at less crowded, off-the-beaten-path sites like El Kab, Gebel el-Silsila, and traditional Nubian villages. With spacious cabins, gourmet meals, and expert-guided excursions to ancient temples and tombs, this luxury cruise is perfect for travelers seeking authenticity, relaxation, and a deeper connection with Egypt’s rich history.

Itinerary 

Itinerary

 

 

The pick-up point for this trip is the address of your choice in Luxor. At 9 am, you’ll be met
by your Djed host. Private transfer from any address in Luxor to Esna (50 km south of
Luxor) where the crew of the Dahabiya will take you to board the boat. A visit to the Esna
temple and a short walk through the local markets. Your Nile adventure starts by sailing
towards El Kab, the ancient city of Nekheb, where you can see the remains of the temples
and the tombs. The sailors sets sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night.
Enjoy your dinner on the sundeck or the banks of the river Nile. First night on board.

 

ACCOMMODATION

Deluxe 5 ⭐ Nile Cruise

MEALS PROVIDED:

Full Board Basis

Sail to Edfu, the scenery is stunning changing from golden sand of the desert to lush and
green forests of date palms – scenes unchanged in centuries. Visit the beautifully preserved
temple of Horus, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, which is in a state of excellent
preservation and once huge ceremonies were held here with live falcons in honour of Horus.
Continue sailing to Wadi el Shat for a walk through small villages and the desert. Set sail for
a small island where the boat will moor for the night. Dinner will be served on board the
Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. Second night on board. 

 

 

ACCOMMODATION

Deluxe 5 ⭐ Nile Cruise

 

MEALS PROVIDED:

Full Board Basis

Relax in a deck chair and watch the riverside pass by while the crew sails to Gebel El Silsila.
You can explore the rock-cut chapels of Seti I, Ramesses II, Merenptah and Horemheb and
also remnants of the monuments in the old sandstone quarries. During lunch on the sun
deck the Dahabiya sails towards Kom Ombo, where you go ashore to see the double temple
of Sobek and Haroeris. Dinner will be served around a campfire along the Nile. Third night
on board. 

 

 

ACCOMMODATION

Deluxe 5 ⭐ Nile Cruise

 

MEALS PROVIDED:

Full Board Basis

The captain sets sail for the village of Daraw, once the last stop for camel traders from
Sudan after a forty days long journey through the Libyan desert . After a walk through the
village and camel market the boat sails further towards Koubania; a Nubian village near
Aswan, with lovely gardens filled with citrus and mango trees. Fourth and last night on
board. 

 

 

ACCOMMODATION

Deluxe 5 ⭐ Nile Cruise

 

MEALS PROVIDED:

Full Board Basis

End of the Dahabiya journey in Aswan after breakfast on board. Transfer to any address in
Aswan. 

 

 

ACCOMMODATION

Deluxe 5 ⭐ Nile Cruise

 

MEALS PROVIDED:

Full Board Basis

 

Inclusions

  • Accomodation 4 nights on the Dahabiya.

  • Van/Car pick up in Esna and drop off in Aswan

  • Tranquil sailing, no engine aboard

  • Excursions & entrance fees included

  • Guidance of a Egyptologist included
  • All the parking fees & road tolls during the whole itinerary.
  • The main entrance fees for all the mentioned sightseeing areas are for the whole itinerary.
  • All the mentioned tours & activities in the program.
  • All the mentioned tours & activities in the program.

  • 24 hours follow-up & service during the whole itinerary.

Exclusions

  • Tipping. "Guides, Drivers & Cruise staff"

  • Optional tours or tickets.

  • Any tours not mentioned in the program.

  • Any meals not mentioned in the program.
  • Shopping & souvenirs.

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