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A prestigious stay on the waters of the Nile: discover Luxor and Aswan

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 10

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with two separate beds and private bathroom.
Suite
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Suite with double bed and private bathroom.
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

Luxor Esna El Hegz
To join the dahabiya, which is part of the Luxor governorate, we drive about an hour from Luxor to... more+ Esna. Here we explore the Temple dedicated to the ram headed god Khnum. The temple sits below street level within the town, as it was excavated from layers of earth. Enjoy discovering heritage craft traditions including beautiful textiles as we visit the restored Wekalet Al-Geddawi, a caravanserai, and the Ottoman era market of Al-Qissariya.

We then check in to the Dahabiya and enjoy lunch on board as we sail for about 4-5 hours to El Hegz Village. This is an opportunity for true cross cultural exchange as we visit a local family who are excited to have visitors from the wider world. Your guide will translate so you can ask them questions and enhance your understanding of village culture. Dinner and your first night on the Nile, enjoying the comforts of the dahabiya. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Esna, Visit of a caravanserai in Esna, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
El Hegz El Kab Edfu
Breakfast on board, sailing to El Kab. At El Kab remains of ancient settlements date from about... more+ 3,000 BC (possibly centuries earlier) to Roman rule. The site is one of the most unique in Egypt because ancient villages and cities are rarely found. As we move inland you will see remains of the impressive mud brick walls and the long valley lined with tombs and shrines, including temples dedicated to Nekhbet and Thoth. We enter the decorated tombs of New Kingdom officials from the area.

We board the dahabiya for lunch and sail towards Edfu. Ride to the imposing Temple with its grand spaces and many hieroglyphic inscriptions. View Tell Edfu to the West of the temple, which includes houses dating from the Old to New Kingdom. If time allows we also stroll through the local market.
We sail again, time to relax with dinner, and drift into dreams as you are now becoming part of the rhythms of the Nile. 
Included activities: Visit of the Nekhbet and Thoth temples, Visit of the Edfu temple, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Edfu Bassaw Gebel el-Silsila
Stepping off the dahabiya at Bisaw Island and the village, we take a leisurely walk through a farm,... more+ meet some of the women and children, and learn how the unique sun bread is baked in homes here. We are welcomed by the local fishermen to their boats, learning of the skills of these men who live in harmony with the Nile. Fish caught can be enjoyed as part of dinner that evening.

Sail to El Selsela, where we take a short walk parallel to the Nile to visit shrines and a massive quarry. Large amounts of sandstone were quarried here for temple buildings in Thebes (Luxor). Cut into the rock are the speos (chapel) of Horemheb, with its sanctuary containing rock shrines and various stelae and inscriptions. The huge quarry gives context to how much building material was sourced from this area. There is also an area of sand here where children (and children at heart) can slide and play.

We sail until it is time for an atmospheric barbecue dinner by moonlight and another tranquil night on board. 
Included activities: Visit of Gebel Silsileh, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Gebel el-Silsila Kom Ombo Daraw Aswan
Breakfast on board. A short walk from the dock, the Temple of Kom Ombo is dedicated to the... more+ crocodile-featured god Sobek and the god Horus. The connection to the power of the Nile is unmistakable as you look towards the temple. We also visit the Crocodile Museum which includes some impressive mummified crocodiles.
In nearby El Daraw we plan dinner for that night and you learn how to shop Egyptian style, then try your new skills in the market shopping for ingredients for dinner. We also visit a camel barn to learn about these fascinating animals and about the camel trade.
As we near Aswan you have the opportunity to swim or kayak. If you wish to kayak please advise us two days before the dahabiya tour begins so we can be sure to have kayaks available.
We set sail on the final stretch of the dahabiya cruise, with lunch and time to reflect on your dahabiya experience. By the farewell dinner, we are sure you will want to return to see more of Egypt, and we hope this was not your last night on board the dahabiya. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit of the Crocodile Museum, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Breakfast on board and check out of the Dahabiya.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Entrance fees to monuments
Drinks with meals
Transfers
English-speaking guide
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Tips
Alcohol on board
Prepaid SIM card
Guide in another language at extra cost
French speaking guide
Meals not included in the program
Additional information
Even though the boat is equipped with sails, navigation will primarily be done by motor when conditions are not favorable for using the sails
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Visit of the temple of Esna
included
Visit of a caravanserai in Esna
included
Visit of the Nekhbet and Thoth temples
included
Visit of the Edfu temple
included
Visit of Gebel Silsileh
included
Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo
included
Visit of the Crocodile Museum
included

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