Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Flight from Cairo to Luxor

5 days
About this activity
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:

In the morning your friendly driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport for Flight To Luxor. Upon arrival inLuxor you will pair up with your Egyptologist tour guide, who will take you toyour Dahabiya cruise ship for a 4 night Nile cruise. After check-in, you will begin a guided day tour, starting with 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 itineraryin Aswan , you can be dropped off at any Aswan hotel or port. (Meals included breakfast)

 

Included
  • Flight Cairo Luxor
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Not included
  • Drinks
  • Any optional tour as indicated in the itinerary
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Passport name, number, and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90% Cultural
65% Original
60% Aquatic
20%