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Dahabieh getaway: a 4-day journey through Egyptian history from Aswan to Esna

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 12
Maximum capacity: 23 travelers

Cabins

Double deluxe cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with a large bed or twin beds and panoramic window.
Panoramic suite
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Panoramic suite with a double bed and 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

Aswan Daraw
Departure for the tour of the Unfinished Obelisk
The builders of the obelisk began carving it... more+ directly from the bedrock, but cracks appeared in the granite, and the project was abandoned. The lower part of the obelisk is still attached to the bedrock.
The Unfinished Obelisk offers unusual insights into stoneworking techniques in ancient Egypt, with marks from the workers’ tools still clearly visible, as well as ochre lines marking the areas where they were working.
Visit to the Temple of Philae.
The Temple of Isis was one of the last temples in ancient Egypt to remain active, continuing to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD), who ordered the closure of all pagan temples. It was here that a priest of Isis named Esmet-Akhom carved the very last dated hieroglyphic inscription, dating back to the end of the 4th century AD (394 AD). The temple was later converted into a Christian church, and many inscriptions were deliberately destroyed.
Transfer to the boat.
Boarding.
Lunch.
Cruise to Daraw.
Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Philae, Visit of the unfinished obelisk, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Daraw Kom Ombo Gebel el-Silsila
Breakfast on board.
Departure for a tour of the city, the market, and the camel farm.
Cruise to Kom... more+ Ombo.
Lunch on board.
Arrival in Kom Ombo and departure for a tour of the temple.
The Temple of Kom Ombo, located about 40 kilometers north of Aswan, was built in its current form during the reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor for the naos, and during the Roman period for the courtyard and the outer peribolos corridor. It was dedicated to the gods Haroeris (falcon) and Sobek (crocodile): each occupied one half of the temple, the former in the north and the latter in the south.
Cruise.
Visit to Gebel Silsila.
After breakfast, departure to explore Gebel Silsila, a fascinating site known for its immense sandstone quarries. This site, which has been in use since the New Kingdom, provided the materials needed to build many Egyptian temples, including those at Karnak and Luxor. In addition to these impressive quarries, you can admire rock-cut chapels and inscriptions carved into the rock by pharaohs who came to honor the gods of the Nile.
Overnight on an island.
Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit Gebel Silsileh, Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Gebel el-Silsila Edfu Esna
Breakfast on board.
Cruise to Edfu.
Departure for a tour of the Temple of Edfu.
The Temple of Horus... more+ stands majestically on a site measuring 137 meters by 79 meters. Built entirely of sandstone, it features a large pylon, a large courtyard, two large hypostyle halls, a sanctuary, and numerous chambers dedicated to the worship of Horus and Hathor.
Lunch on board.
Cruise to Esna.
Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna
Breakfast on board.
Disembarkation.
Transfer to Luxor.
Arrival in Luxor and visit to the Karnak... more+ Temple.
The Karnak Temple was the most important temple in Thebes (now Luxor), in Upper Egypt. It was here that the cult of the great god Amun of Thebes was practiced. As such, it was extremely wealthy, and its clergy held great political power.
Transfer to your hotel.
End of this wonderful trip. 
Included activities: Karnak Temple, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Transfer from Esna to Luxor
Entrance fees to the sites included in the program
All Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary with Private A/C modern car
Private Egyptologist Guide (speaking English, Italian, French, or Spanish)
Unlimited water, tea and coffee
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Visa
Flights
Prepaid SIM card
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Filovent cancellation cover (4.5% of the cruise price) more+
Filovent comprehensive cover (4.8% to 5.5% of the cruise price) more+
Additional information
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

Visit to the temple of Philae
included
Visit of the unfinished obelisk
included
Visit Gebel Silsileh
included
Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo
included
Visit to the Temple of Edfu
included
Karnak Temple
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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  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in February 2026
  • 11 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 8.3 / 10 (7 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 8.6 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 8.1 / 10
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