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Dahabieh cruise on the Nile: 8 days among Pharaonic monuments and timeless landscapes

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

Cabins

Cabine double standard
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Spacious cabins, uniquely decorated with oriental touches. The cabins are equipped with comfortable beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and large windows offering panoramic views of the Nile.
Cabine double supérieure
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Spacious cabins, uniquely decorated with oriental touches. The cabins are equipped with comfortable beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning, and large windows offering panoramic views of the Nile.
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
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be welcomed by our local partner and asked to pay for your visa and... more+ service fees to our representative. Boarding your boat (from 2:00 PM). 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch at a... more+ restaurant run by locals, followed by a visit to Karnak Temple. In the evening, visit the illuminated Luxor Temple after a short horse-drawn carriage ride (alternative transportation available upon request). 
Included activities: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor Esna Edfu
Cruise to Edfu. Pass through the Esna Lock (optional: visit to the Temple of Esna). Arrival in Edfu... more+ and tour of the temple by horse-drawn carriage (other transportation options available upon request). Cruise to a small island to spend the night. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Edfu, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan
Continue your journey to Kom Ombo. Arrival and visit to the temple of Kom Ombo, then sail to Aswan.
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Discover Aswan with a traditional felucca ride and a visit to the unfinished Obelisk. In the... more+ afternoon, enjoy the optional excursion "Visit to a Nubian village." In the evening, attend the Sound and Light show at the Temple of Philae. 
Included activities: Visit of the unfinished obelisk, Felucca trip, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan Abu Simbel
After lunch, departure for Abu Simbel. Upon arrival, transfer to your Nubian-style hotel and, in... more+ the evening, enjoy the Sound and Light show at the temple site. Return to the hotel for dinner. 
Included activities: Visit to Abu Simbel, more+
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Abu Simbel Aswan Luxor
Early in the morning, visit the site of Abu Simbel. Then, return to Aswan to enjoy lunch at a local... more+ restaurant. Return to Luxor by vehicle. During your journey, you will pass through fields and villages typical of Egyptian Nubia. Farewell dinner aboard your Dahabeya. 
Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor
Transfer to the airport for the return journey.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

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The price includes
Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on board
French-speaking Egyptologist guide
Flights
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Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
Tips for bus drivers, porters, and shuttle staff - Mandatory: €25 per person (to be paid in cash upon arrival)
Guide tip - Mandatory: €6 per person per day
Visa fee - Mandatory: €30 per person (to be paid in cash upon arrival)
Crew gratuity - Mandatory: €6 per person per day
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Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover more+
Additional information
It is possible to have a guide in other languages in the event of privatization
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+

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Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2025
  • Last booking with this partner in August 2026
  • 22 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9.0 / 10 (7 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 8.7 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 9.3 / 10
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