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Cruise on the Nile between Esna and Aswan, with a visit to Luxor

Looking for a tailor-made holiday with a change of scenery, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

By Léa MLODUCHOWSKI expert of your cruises
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Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 9

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The cabin has a double bed or twin beds, and is equipped with a private bathroom and toilet, as well as a terrace (optional).
Suite with private terrace
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The suite has a double bed, private bathroom and toilet. It also has access to a private terrace.
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
Welcome and assistance at the airport by our local partner. Check-in at the hotel. Depending on... more+ arrival time, free time to explore the city. Dinner not included. Meals are not included for this day. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor Esna
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the discovery of the Karnak temple, the largest religious... more+ complex of ancient Egypt, where the god Amon Ra reigned as master of the Egyptian pantheon for nearly 2000 years. Departure by minibus to Esna, arrival in Esna and installation on your Dahabieh. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, we sail quietly with the wind. You start to relax as the Dahabeya sails smoothly. Dinner and overnight on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 
Included activities: Karnak Temple, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna Edfu Bassaw
Breakfast while sailing. Arrival at Edfu, carriage ride (15mn) to the temple entrance. Visit of the... more+ temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. Lunch and navigation in the afternoon. Arrival at Bassaw Island, walk on the island (1h30). Visit of a beautiful Egyptian village and meeting with the locals. Dinner at the campfire and evening entertainment on the shore with the villagers. Night on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 
Included activities: Temple of Edfu, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Gebel el-Silsila Kom Ombo Daraw
Breakfast on board, then departure on foot to discover the Gebel el Silsila and its quarry, the... more+ largest sandstone quarry of the Pharaonic era. You will discover the numerous inscriptions, steles and decorated tombs, and visit the small rock temple of Pharaoh Horemheb. Return on board for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Arrival at the temple of Kom Ombo just before the big cruises, you will be almost alone in this beautiful temple dedicated to two deities, Sobek the crocodile and Horus the falcon. Visit the beautiful Crocodile Mummy Museum to finish. Short sail to Daraw for the night. Dinner and overnight on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 
Included activities: Gebel Silsileh, Temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Daraw Aswan Bridge
After breakfast, a change of scenery is guaranteed at the Daraw market. You stroll through the... more+ jumble of the popular market where colours, perfumes of the East and Africa are a symphony for the eyes and the nostrils! Lunch in front of a beautiful sandy beach (swimming in the sacred river possible). Sailing towards Aswan and we finish just before the Aswan Bridge. Dinner and overnight on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan Bridge Aswan
Free morning in Aswan. Lunch on board. In the afternoon transfer to Philae temple dedicated to... more+ Isis, located on an island 5 km south of Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 
Included activities: Temple of Philae, more+
Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan Luxor
Early in the morning, transfer to Aswan station and departure by train for Luxor. This morning will... more+ be devoted to visiting the sites on the West Bank. Discover the Valley of the Kings, where most of the pharaohs of the 18th and 20th dynasties were buried. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Then visit the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which owes its originality to the succession of terraces leading to the sanctuary. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner at leisure. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch)

We can organise your accommodation at the following hotel: the Steigenberger Nile Palace. 
Included activities: Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, more+
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor
Breakfast at the hotel. An agent will pick you up at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your... more+ return flight (Breakfast) 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Sheets and towel/toilet
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
Unlimited water, tea and coffee on board
Transfers
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Flights
Visa fees
Prepaid SIM card
Guide in other languages upon request
Tips for the guide: €5 to €10 per day of service per person
Tips for the crew: €5 to €10 per night on board per person
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Additional information
A cook, with extensive experience in 5-star hotels, prepares very good and varied typical Egyptian cuisine, often between 6 and 10 different dishes at each meal
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
No air conditioning on board
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 and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Karnak Temple
Departure for the discovery of the temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex of ancient Egypt, where the god Amon Ra reigned supreme over the Egyptian pantheon for nearly 2000 years.
included
Temple of Edfu
Visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
included
Gebel Silsileh
Set out on foot to explore Gebel Silsileh and its quarry, the largest sandstone quarry from the Pharaonic era. You’ll discover numerous inscriptions, stelae, and decorated tombs, and visit the small rock-cut temple of Pharaoh Horemheb.
included
Temple of Kom Ombo
If you arrive at the Kom Ombo Temple just before the large cruise ships, you’ll be almost the only ones there at this beautiful temple dedicated to two deities: Sobek the crocodile and Horus the falcon. Finish your visit with a tour of the stunning museum... more+ of crocodile mummies. 
included
Temple of Philae
Visit the temple of Philae dedicated to Isis, located on an island 5 km south of Aswan.
included
Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Explore the Valley of the Kings, where most of the pharaohs of the 18th and 20th Dynasties were buried. Next, visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is notable for its series of terraces leading up to the sanctuary.
included
Visit Abu Simbel temple
Not 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
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