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Eight days of wonder: A magnificent cruise on the Nile to discover the treasures of ancient Egypt

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 9
Maximum capacity: 18 travelers
Crew members: 9

Cabins

Suite with private terrace
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The air-conditioned suite is located at the rear of the ship and measures 21 m². It includes a lounge area and a private terrace with views of the Nile. It is equipped with Egyptian cotton bedding. The bathroom has a shower, toilet, sink, and hairdryer. It offers amenities comparable to those in the cabins, with a larger floor area.
Double cabin with a large bed or twin beds
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The cabin measures 13 m² and is equipped with two single beds or one large bed. It is air-conditioned and has a large window offering a view of the Nile. Each cabin includes Egyptian cotton bedding. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, toilet, sink, and hairdryer.
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 Herdiab Kom Ombo Maniha Beshir
Pick up from your hotel in Aswan or Aswan Airport by our local partner. We begin our tour of Aswan... more+ with the large and magnificent ancient temple of Philae. Located on Agilkia Island, this sanctuary is one of the most beautiful in Egypt. It was completely moved from its original location to a higher site to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser after the construction of the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1977.
On the way back to our dahabeya, we have the opportunity to stop at the Aswan souk, practice our bargaining skills, visit the spice market, and taste the famous sugar cane juice. Transfer to board the dahabeya. Lunch on board, then we set sail for Esna, continuing our journey to Kom Ombo. Listen to the sounds of water buffalo wading in the shallow waters along the banks of the Nile, donkeys going about their daily business, and the rich birdlife of the river. We continue our journey towards Aswan, passing by Herdiab Island. Mooring at Basheir Island or in the surrounding area for the night. 
Included activities: Temple of Philae, Visit of Aswan's market, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Beshir Gebel el-Silsila Bassaw El Ramady Sarag Island Fawaza Island
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. We set off on a relaxing journey to the temple of Gebel... more+ el-Silsila, one of our less frequented destinations. After visiting the temple, we return to the boat for lunch on board and continue sailing until we reach the small island village of Bassaw.
This village, home to about 500 inhabitants, is a self-sufficient community that cultivates its own food, including mangoes, bananas, and dates, while also relying on fishing for their livelihood. Noticeably isolated from the surrounding areas, Bassaw seems frozen in time.
Upon arrival at the village, we will visit a local farmer’s property, where we will be warmly welcomed into their home. We will have the opportunity to ask any questions we might have, particularly about the education of girls living on the island. (There may also be a chance to bake our own local sun bread for dinner.)
We then continue sailing until we reach another island, either Sarag or Fawza, where we will enjoy dinner. The crew will present an Egyptian night of fun with folkloric entertainment. 
Included activities: Temple of Gebel Silsileh, Visit of Bassaw, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Fawaza Island Edfu El Hegz Esna
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. We set off on a relaxing journey to Edfu, where your tour... more+ guide 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, thanks to the fact that it became buried beneath the desert sand and remained buried for about 2,000 years before being rediscovered and subsequently excavated. After your tour, continue sailing until we reach Esna for the overnight stay. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna Luxor
Pick-up from the boat with our tour guide, who will take you to visit the famous historical... more+ monuments on Luxor’s West Bank. During this tour, your first stop will be the Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where Tutankhamun’s still intact tomb was discovered in 1922.
Next, we will see the magnificent rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You will also have the option to visit the Alabaster Factory to experience how the great ancient artists carved the stones. On the way, we will visit the Colossi of Memnon.
We will also visit the vast Amon-Ra complex, also known as Karnak.
Then, we will transfer back to the boat in Esna, sail, and overnight at El Hegz Island. 
Included activities: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, Tour of the Temple of Hatshepsut, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor Edfu Fawaza Island Sarag Island El Ramady Bassaw
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river while we sail to Edfu.
Continue sailing, passing... more+ by some islands where you can watch children playing by the Nile, as well as buffaloes and donkeys walking along the riverbanks.
Enjoy lunch on board, then continue sailing until we reach Bassaw.
In the evening, enjoy dinner on the island, where the crew will present an Egyptian night of fun with folkloric entertainment. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Beshir Maniha Kom Ombo Herdiab Aswan
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. While sailing, we will pass by more islands, such as Bashier... more+ and Maliha, enjoying the wonderful views along the Nile before arriving at Kom Ombo.
Upon arrival, your guide will take you to explore the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the most unique and fascinating ancient temples. This temple is dedicated to two different gods—Sobek and Haeroris—requiring the builders to construct two of everything, resulting in a complex that is essentially two temples in one.
We then continue sailing towards Aswan, passing by Herdiab Island, where you can enjoy swimming in the Nile. 
Included activities: Temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. Today, you have the option to take an excursion to the Abu... more+ Simbel Temples to visit the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. Alternatively, you may choose to visit the Nubian Village in Aswan, where you can take a break with the Nubian people and ride camels. You may also enjoy a boat ride around the islands of Aswan, including a visit to the beautiful Botanical Garden. 
Optional services: Visit the temples of Abu Simbel, Nubian village and botanical garden, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Breakfast on board. Collect your luggage and disembark the ship. Our Aswan representative will... more+ escort you to Aswan Airport or your hotel in Aswan. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
Wi-Fi
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
Tip for the guide: €8 per person per day
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for the boat crew - Mandatory : 70€ / people
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover more+
Additional information
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Some tips can be prepaid. The rest must be paid in cash, directly to the person who provided the service, at the end of the service
If your trip includes any of these stops, please note that tips must be paid in cash on site: tip for the airport representative on arrival or departure: €2 per person; tip to the driver for airport transfers on arrival or departure: €2 per person; tip to the driver for a day trip: €4 per person; tip to the guide: €8 per person per day; Abu Simbel: driver €8 per person and €10 per person for the accompanying guide; Dendera and Abydos: driver €8 per person and €10 per person for the guide; tip for the horse-drawn carriage in Edfu: €1 per person; tip for any motorboat: €1 per person; tip for temple guards: €1 per person; tip for porters at the airport or hotel: €1 per person
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

Temple of Philae
included
Visit of Aswan's market
included
Temple of Gebel Silsileh
included
Visit of Bassaw
included
Folklore evening
included
Visit to the Temple of Edfu
included
Visit to the Valley of the Kings
included
Tour of the Temple of Hatshepsut
included
Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
included
Visit to Karnak temple
included
Temple of Kom Ombo
included
Visit the temples of Abu Simbel
Not included
Nubian village and botanical garden
Not included

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Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2023
  • Last booking with this partner in September 2026
  • 400 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9.3 / 10 (205 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 9.4 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 9.2 / 10
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