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6 days to admire Egypt aboard a Dahabieh on the Nile

Looking for a vacation with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural attractions?

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Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 12
Maximum capacity: 24 travelers

Cabins

Deluxe double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The deluxe cabin offers plenty of space to relax, while three sliding windows let you enjoy the beauty of the Nile. It features a king-size bed (or twin beds) and a private bathroom with shower, toilet and wall mirrors.
Suite with panoramic view
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The suite offers magnificent views of the Nile, and with its large floor-to-ceiling windows, it's the most pleasant way to navigate the river. It features a king-size bed and a private bathroom with shower, toilet and wall mirrors.
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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
Luxor Esna
Pick-up for the cruise will be between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. from your hotel in Luxor by our... more+ local partner (not from the airport). We strongly recommend that you arrive the night before, as morning flights can sometimes be delayed and you may miss the pick-up in Luxor for the cruise.
Esna, located some 33 miles south of Luxor, is where you will board your dahabiya and meet the crew. A thriving market town, Esna is best known for the small ancient temple of Khnum, which lies 30 feet below street level. Your journey will begin with a short walk to the temple and a stroll through the streets filled with beautiful textiles and other exotic goods. 
Included activities: Walking tour of the temple of Esna, Walk in Esna, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna El Kab Edfu
El Kab, on the east bank of the Nile, was once the capital of Upper Egypt and is still home to the... more+ Temple of Nekhbet, as well as a row of fascinating decorated tombs carved into the mountainside. As soon as the boat docks, you’ll set out on a lovely walk through a small fishing village to visit the necropolis. In the afternoon, the boat will arrive in Edfu, home to the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to the god Horus. This temple is one of the best-preserved of all Egyptian temples. You will be driven to the temple through the bustling streets of the town. After returning to the boat, you will set sail for a magnificent island. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, Visit to a small fishing village and the necropolis, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Edfu Gebel el-Silsila
This is a day devoted to the river: immediately after an optional morning walk and breakfast, you... more+ will set sail. In the afternoon, you will stop at an island for a stroll or to swim in the Nile. As dusk begins, there may be an opportunity to walk into the desert along a valley lined with boulders covered in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and stone-age inscriptions. These images mark the beginning of the shortest trail through the desert to Libya (28 days in ancient times). At night, the boat will tie up the foot of floodlit temple of Gebel Silsileh. 
Included activities: Desert walk in the valley of rocks, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Gebel el-Silsila
Here, the Nile, flowing between two mountains ranges, is at its narrowest. You will usually be the... more+ only visitors at this fascinating site, as large Nile cruisers are not allowed to stop here. After visiting the small temple of Horemheb and walking through the sandstone quarries, where ancient Egyptians cut stone for many of their most famous temples, you will visit a picturesque café to enjoy tea and shisha (waterpipe). You will then sail to a picturesque riverbank where you will stop for lunch and swimming. 
Included activities: Temple of Horemheb and Sandstone Quarries, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Gebel el-Silsila Kom Ombo
After a night on the water and beneath the stars, the morning trip will take you to the town and... more+ temple of Kom Ombo. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period on the site of an older temple and at one of the most beautiful locations, on a bend on the river. The temple was dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god. After enjoying the temple, you will visit the new Crocodile Museum, which contains many mummified crocodiles, attesting to the importance the creature played in this region in ancient times. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit to the new crocodile museum, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Kom Ombo Aswan
Awake to the beautiful sight of the desert closing in on the river at Aswan Bridge. Here your... more+ cruise comes to an end. You will leave us relaxed and refreshed in the morning. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Egyptian guide (in the language requested by the travel group)
Entrance pass for the five sites visited during the cruise
Meals, snacks and soft drinks
Transfer from the dahabieh to your hotel in Aswan
Transfer from your hotel in Luxor (not the airport) to your dahabieh in Esna
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Beer, wine (white and red) and spirits (charged to passengers)
Tips to the crew and guide at the end of the cruise
Transfer from the dahabieh to Aswan airport
Flights
Prepaid SIM card
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover more+
Additional information
There is a limit to the number of single occupancy cabins per boat per week to cover operating costs. Beyond this limit, all rooms will be charged at the two people rate
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

Walking tour of the temple of Esna
included
Walk in Esna
included
Visit to the Temple of Edfu
included
Visit to a small fishing village and the necropolis
included
Desert walk in the valley of rocks
included
Temple of Horemheb and Sandstone Quarries
included
Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo
included
Visit to the new crocodile museum
included

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Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in July 2024
  • 2 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9.4 / 10 (2 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 9.0 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 9.8 / 10
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