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Dahabieh cruise on the Nile, visiting the temples and legendary sites of ancient Egypt

Main features
Boat model: Dahabieh
Type: Special sailing boats
Number of cabins: 9
Maximum capacity: 18 travelers
Crew members: 9

Cabin

Suite with private terrace
The suite is fully air-conditioned and spans the full width of the rear of the ship. The suite is measuring 21m2 with a beautiful Lounge that opens onto its own private terrace which affords panoramic views of the Nile, perfect for entertaining or "when you just want to be alone". The Suite boasts Egyptian cotton bedding . The bathrooms are equipped with a power shower, toilet, washbasin and hairdryer. It has all the luxury fittings of the cabins but in a more spacious and sumptuous setting.
Double cabin with a large bed or twin beds
The cabin measures 13m2 equipped with two single beds or one king-size bed. Each cabin is air-conditioned and tastefully decorated and has a large window that allows guests to have a breathtaking view of the Nile while enjoying the privacy of their own room. The cabins have Egyptian cotton bedding. The bathrooms are equipped with an electric shower, toilet, sink and hair dryer.
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
Pick up from your hotel or Luxor airport with our tour guide who will take you to visit the famous... more+ historical monuments on Luxor’s West Bank. During this tour, your first stop will be at Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where Tutankhamen’s still intact tomb was discovered in 1922.
Then we will see the magnificent rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut, you also have the possibility to visit the Alabaster Factory to experience how the great old artists were curving the stones. On the way we will visit the Colossi of Memnon.
Visit the vast Amon-Ra complex, also known as Karnak.
Then transfer to embark the boat in Esna, sailing and overnight at El Hegz Island.
 
Activities: Including: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memenon and the Temple of Karnak, more+
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Diner
El Hegz Edfu Fawaza Island El Ramady Bassaw
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river while you are sailing to Edfu.
Continue sailing,... more+ passing by some islands where you can watch kids playing by the Nile, buffaloes, and donkeys walking along the riverbanks. Have lunch on board and continue sailing until we reach a small island village called Bassaw. This is a 500-inhabitant community that cultivates its own food, such as mangoes, bananas, and dates, and lives by fishing. The village is remarkably isolated from surrounding areas and appears frozen in time!
Visit Bassaw Village. Upon arrival at the farmer’s property, we will be welcomed into their home, and we will have the opportunity to ask any questions, especially about the education of girls living on the island. (There might be a chance to bake our local sun bread for dinner.) Enjoy dinner on the island, where the crew will present an Egyptian night of fun with folkloric entertainment.
 
Activities: Including: Visit of Bassaw, Folklore evening, more+
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Bassaw Gebel el-Silsila Beshir Maniha Kom Ombo Herdiab Aswan
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. Visit Hormoheb Temple/Selsila Temple, then return to the boat... more+ to continue sailing. While sailing, we will pass by more islands like Bashier and Maliha, enjoying the stunning views along the Nile, before arriving at Kom Ombo.
Continue sailing towards Aswan, passing by Herdiab Island, with the possibility of swimming in the Nile.
 
Activities: Including: Temple of Gebel Silsileh, more+
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Diner
Aswan
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. Continue sailing until we reach Aswan. We begin our tour in... more+ Aswan with the great and magnificent ancient Temple of Philae. The Temple of Philae, on Agilka Island, is one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Egypt. It was completely moved from its original location to its current position on higher ground to be saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, following the construction of the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1977. On our way back to our Dahabeya, we have the opportunity to stop by Aswan Souq (market), with the chance to practice our bargaining skills, visit the spice market, and enjoy famous sugarcane juice.
There is also the option to visit the Nubian Village in Aswan, have a break with the Nubian people, and ride camels. You may also enjoy a ride around the islands in Aswan, including a visit to the Botanical Garden.
 
Activities: Including: Temple of Philae, Visit of Aswan's market, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Aswan Herdiab Kom Ombo Maniha Beshir
Breakfast on board. Today, we have the option to take an excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples to... more+ visit the Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari.
Lunch on board, then we will set sail on our voyage heading to Esna, continuing towards Kom Ombo. Listen to the sounds of the water buffalo wading in the shallow waters beside the banks of the Nile, the donkeys going about their day-to-day business, and the various bird life along the river. Continue sailing towards Aswan, passing by Herdiab Island.
We arrive at Kom Ombo Temple where your guide will take you to see the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple. This is one of the most unique and intriguing ancient temples because it was dedicated to two different gods: Sobek and Haeroris. To make this possible, the builders had to construct two of everything, resulting in a complex that is essentially two temples in one.
Tie up at Basheir Island for the night.
 
Activities: Including: Temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Optional services: Visit the temples of Abu Simbel more+
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Lunch
Diner
Beshir Gebel el-Silsila Bassaw El Ramady Fawaza Island
Enjoy breakfast aboard Dahabeya. We set off for the relaxing journey to the temple of Gebel el... more+ Silsila, another of our less frequented destinations.
Continue sailing until we reach the other island of either Sarag or Fawza to enjoy dinner on the island where the crew will present an Egyptian night of fun with folkloric entertainment.
 
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Lunch
Diner
Fawaza Island Edfu El Hegz Esna
Enjoy breakfast aboard Dahabeya. We set off for the relaxing journey to Edfu, where your tour guide... more+ will accompany you on another excursion, this time to see the ancient Greco-Roman Temple of Horus / Edfu Temple. This is the best-preserved temple in Egypt due to the fact that it became buried beneath the desert sand, and it remained buried for about 2,000 years before being rediscovered and subsequently excavated. After your tour, continue sailing until we reach Esna for overnight. 
Activities: Including: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Esna Luxor
Disembark the ship, transfer from Esna to Luxor airport or your hotel in Luxor.
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The price includes
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
WIFI
Sheets and towel/toilet
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Visa fees
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board at the bar
All-inclusive drinks
Prepaid SIM card
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tip for crew - Mandatory : 56€ / people
Tip for guide - Mandatory : 35€ / people to be paid on the spot
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
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

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