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Egypt: A 10-day cruise on the Nile aboard a dahabieh between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor, amidst ancient treasures

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 a double bed or two separate beds 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

Cairo
Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, where you’ll settle in for a comfortable... more+ first night—a peaceful prelude to the adventure that begins the next day. Take advantage of this free time to rest and gently soak up the city’s atmosphere. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cairo
Visit to Saqqara: including the Step Pyramid, the Pyramid of Tuti, and the Tombs of the Nobles.... more+ Visit to Dahshur: including the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid.
Lunch in Saqqara, an excellent place to discover Egyptian cuisine. The meal usually includes a mixed grill, koftas, and many small appetizers. Visit to Giza: discover the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, as well as the Tombs of the Nobles. Overnight in Cairo.
Duration of the excursion: 8 to 9 hours. Optional extras: Entrance to the interior of the Great Pyramid Camel ride Giza sound and light show in the evening 
Included activities: Visit of the Saqqara necropolis, Visit to the pyramids of Giza, more+
Optional services: Sound and light show at the pyramids of Giza,... more+
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Lunch
Diner
Cairo Aswan
Transfer to Cairo airport and flight to Aswan (approximately 1 hour). Welcome at Aswan airport.... more+ Visit to Philae Temple, the unfinished obelisk, and the High Dam. Lunch. Visit to the archaeological site of Elephantine Island. Felucca ride on the Nile to admire the Tombs of the Nobles, the Aga Khan Mausoleum, Plantation Island, and the Old Cataract Hotel. Overnight stay in Aswan. The excursion lasts 7 to 8 hours. Optional activities (please let us know in advance which excursions you would like to do): Nubian Museum, Animalia House Museum Lunch or dinner with a local Nubian family Camel ride to St. Simeon Monastery
Visit to Plantation Island Motorboat ride through the Nile cataracts Sound and light show at Philae Temple Temples of Abu Simbel (this excursion may require an extra night in Aswan). 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Philae, Visit of the unfinished obelisk, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Aswan Daraw
Departure from the hotel after breakfast.
At noon, board the dahabieh. Lunch and sailing. Dinner... more+ and overnight stay on board in Daraw. Optional activities (please let us know in advance if you would like to go on any excursions): Early morning departure to visit Abu Simbel Temple (3 to 4 hours' drive each way). 
Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Daraw Kom Ombo Bassaw
Breakfast on board. In the town of Daraw, you will learn how to shop like a local at the market,... more+ visit a stable to meet camels and learn more about the camel trade, then discover a Nubian village. Visit the temple of Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Cruise to the ancient sandstone quarries and sanctuaries of El Selsela. Dinner and overnight stay on board near Bisaw. Special barbecue dinner under the moonlight. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit to a Nubian village, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Edfu El Hegz
Breakfast at a local house or on board. Explore Bisaw Island, stroll through the farms, and meet... more+ the villagers. Share the experience of fishing on the Nile by joining the men in their boats. Sail to Edfu, then travel to visit the Temple of Horus. Lunch on board. Dinner and overnight stay on board in El Hegz. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Horus, Bassaw village tour, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Lunch
Diner
El Hegz Esna Luxor
Breakfast on board. Cruise to Esna. Disembarkation from the dahabieh after breakfast. Visit to the... more+ temple, the restored caravanserai, and the market. Esna is part of the Luxor governorate; the journey between Esna and Luxor takes about an hour. Visit to the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Duration of the visit: approximately 3 to 4 hours. Overnight stay in Luxor. 
Included activities: Visit of a caravanserai in Esna, Visit to Karnak temple, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Luxor Cairo
Departure from the hotel. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of... more+ Hatshepsut. The tour lasts approximately 5 to 6 hours. Lunch at a farmer's house, an excellent opportunity to meet the local population; the meal includes a short introduction to cooking. It is possible to replace this lunch with a meal in a traditional restaurant. Transfer to Luxor airport and flight to Cairo. Arrival at Cairo airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo. Optional: hot air balloon flight at sunrise over the west bank, lasting approximately 2 hours including a 50-minute flight. 
Included activities: Visit to the valley of the Kings, Visit to the Colossi of Memnon, more+
Optional services: Hot-air balloon trip around the west bank of... more+
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Lunch
Diner
Cairo
Visit to the Egyptian Museum, including the Tutankhamun collection. Lunch at Abo Tarek, famous for... more+ koshari, Egypt's most popular fast food, consisting of a mixture of rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, and tomato sauce. Walking tour of downtown Cairo, including Tahrir Square, the birthplace of the great Egyptian revolution, and discovery of the places where major events of the revolution took place. Visit to the Citadel, including Mohamed Ali's alabaster mosque. Walk along El Moez Street, in the heart of medieval Cairo, one of the best-preserved neighborhoods with its medieval Islamic architecture: mosques, houses, markets, and other historical monuments. It is an ideal place to discover the current local Egyptian culture. Visit the Khan El Khalili souk. The tour lasts approximately 9 to 10 hours. 
Included activities: Visit to the Egyptian museum, Visit of the Khan El Khalili market, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Cairo
After breakfast, your trip to Egypt comes to an end, filled with unforgettable memories of... more+ legendary sites, cruising on the Nile, and authentic encounters. 
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Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Transfers
French speaking guide
Bottled water during the trip
Entrance fees
Airport transfers and assist as mentioned
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Hotel accommodations
Drinks during meals included
Tips
French, Spanish, and German-speaking guide (subject to availability) for an additional €300
Domestic flight
International flights
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
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 and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Visit of the Saqqara necropolis
included
Visit to the pyramids of Giza
included
Tour of the Pyramid at Dahshur
included
Visit to the temple of Philae
included
Visit of the unfinished obelisk
included
Felucca ride on the Nile
included
Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo
included
Visit to a Nubian village
included
Visit to the Temple of Horus
included
Bassaw village tour
included
Visit of a caravanserai in Esna
included
Visit to Karnak temple
included
Visit of the temple of Luxor
included
Visit to the valley of the Kings
included
Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
included
Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut
included
Visit to the Egyptian museum
included
Visit of the Khan El Khalili market
included
Visit of Cairo
included
Sound and light show at the pyramids of Giza
Not included
Camel ride by the pyramids
Not included
Visit Abu Simbel temple
Not included
Hot-air balloon trip around the west bank of Luxor
Not included

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  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in June 2026
  • 53 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9.7 / 10 (27 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 9.9 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 9.6 / 10
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