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6 day cruise aboard a Dahabieh on the enchanting Nile

Looking for a relaxing, exclusive and culturally rich holiday?

By Lina GUÉGUIN expert of your cruises
The boat
Singular holidays
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Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 12
Maximum capacity: 24 travelers
Crew members: 15

Cabins

Outside cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Comfortable outside cabins, with large windows. Each cabin has its own color design and is named and written with a matching flower.
Suite with terrace
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Two spacious suites with panoramic windows on both sides and their own terrace. Each suite has its own color design and is named and scripted with a matching flower.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Itinerary
Esna El Hegz
Transfer from Luxor airport or hotel to Esna (approximately 45 minutes' drive). Check in on the... more+ boat at 9 a.m. with a welcome drink, briefing on the boat, and check into your cabin. Then, you will take an excursion to Esna and the ancient Egyptian temple of Khnum. Back on the boat, you will sail to the village of Al Hegz, having lunch en route. Before dinner, we will visit the village, where you can get a glimpse of traditional Egyptian life. You will see how the fields are cultivated, the women bake bread, and the village elders play dominoes and smoke shisha. Overnight in Al Hegz. 
Included activities: Visit of the Temple of Esna, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
El Hegz Edfu Gebel el-Silsila
On your way to Edfu, you enjoy breakfast on the sun deck. Edfu is an Upper Egyptian city on the... more+ western bank of the Nile about 85 kilometers south of Luxor and 100 kilometers north of Aswan. Lunch awaits you on board. Your route takes you to the Island of Bissa, where you can admire small fishing boats, old houses and farms with farm animals. Afterwards you head for Gabal as-Silsila and can enjoy the beautiful view of the banks of the Nile. Once in Gabal as-Silsila, we enjoy dinner in front of the breathtaking scenery of the illuminated temple Horemheb. Overnight stay in Gabal as-Silsila. 
Included activities: Visit to Edfu temple, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Gebel el-Silsila Beshir
After breakfast, visit the Horemheb Temple and the sandstone quarry of Gabal as-Silsila, one of the... more+ many highlights on this cruise. During lunch we will continue to Bashir Island, an island that invites you to swim and walk. The crew will prepare dinner for you on the banks of the Nile. Afterwards you will spend the night at Bashir Island. 
Included activities: Gebel Silsileh, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Beshir Kom Ombo Aswan
After breakfast, make your way to Kom Ombo. After visiting the temples and the small museum with... more+ its mummified crocodiles, a testimony to the importance these animals had here in ancient times, we return to the ship for lunch. You will sail further towards Alherdiab beach for extensive swimming, sunbathing and walking. During dinner the “Queeny” heads for its destination just before Aswan, where you will spend the night. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
After breakfast, another highlight follows with a visit to the Temple of Philae (Isis Temple),... more+ praised as the “Pearl of the Nile” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. On the way back to the “Queeny” there is a possibility to visit the new dam and the unfinished obelisk. After lunch you will be spoilt for choice as Aswan has much to offer. In the evening there will be a cheerful farewell party on the “Queeny”, lovingly prepared and carried out by the crew, before you spend a last night on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Philae temple, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Breakfast and check-out, followed by transfer to the airport, train station or hotel in Aswan.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
All transfers from the boat to tourist sites
Transfer from hotel/airport to boat
Transfer from boat to hotel/airport
Drinks with meals
WIFI
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Additional bed
Prepaid SIM card
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Additional information
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Dahabiehs are traditional sailing boats that navigate primarily under sail. When wind conditions do not permit it, or on certain stretches of the Nile, the boat may be towed at a distance (approximately 30 m) by a small tugboat, as dahabiehs do not have engines
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Visit of the Temple of Esna
included
Visit to Edfu temple
included
Gebel Silsileh
included
Visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo
included
Visit to Philae temple
included

Recommended activities

Day Trip to the Pyramids and Saqqara (Lunch Included)
Set off on an unforgettable day exploring the treasures of ancient Egypt with a visit to the Giza Plateau, home to the famous pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the majestic Sphinx, an iconic symbol of Pharaonic civilization.

The tour... more+ continues to Saqqara, one of the oldest archaeological sites in Egypt, famous for the step pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser, the first pyramid ever built. Lunch is included during the day, allowing you to take a break before continuing your immersion in Egyptian history. 
Not included 132 € / people
Day trip to the Pyramids and the Grand Museum (lunch included)
Discover the highlights of ancient Egypt on a day trip to the Giza Plateau, where you can admire the famous pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, true marvels of Pharaonic architecture.

The tour continues at the Grand Museum, which houses an... more+ exceptional collection tracing the history of ancient Egypt through unique objects and major archaeological treasures. Lunch is included during the day, offering a break before continuing this cultural immersion into the heart of Egypt's heritage. 
Not included 175 € / people
Tour of the Grand Museum, the Citadel, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El-Khalili Market (lunch included)
Enjoy a full day exploring the historical and cultural riches of Cairo. The tour begins at the Grand Museum, which displays exceptional treasures tracing the fascinating history of ancient Egypt.

You will then discover the Citadel and its iconic monuments... more+ from the Islamic era, before immersing yourself in Coptic Cairo with its unique churches and historical sites. The day ends with a stroll through the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, famous for its crafts and authentic atmosphere. Lunch is included for a pleasant break during this cultural immersion. 
Not included 150 € / people

Customer reviews

Cruise rating

Extraordinary

2 Clients' reviews
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9.6

The boat

Extraordinary

2 Boat reviews
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10.0
Overall condition
10.0
Boat equipments
10.0
Boat comfort
10.0
Cabin comfort
10.0

The service

Extraordinary

2 Service reviews
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9.2
Reception and information
8.0
Route and itinerary
8.0
Staff quality
10.0
Cuisine and catering
10.0
Activities
10.0

Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2023
  • Last booking with this partner in January 2026
  • 4 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9.6 / 10 (2 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 10.0 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 9.2 / 10
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