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From ancient Nubia to the Valley of the Kings: a majestic journey through the land of the Pharaohs, between sacred temples and verdant shores

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 12
Maximum capacity: 24 travelers
Crew members: 14

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The cabin has been carefully designed for maximum comfort, with cosy beds, a private bathroom and panoramic views of the river and surrounding countryside.
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
Meet and greet, payment of visa and service fees. Transfer according to your arrival time and... more+ boarding of the dahabieh. 
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Aswan
This morning, visit a colourful Nubian village. Then enjoy a beautiful felucca ride around... more+ Elephantine Island. Elephantine Island was the departure point for military expeditions to Nubia in the Old Kingdom. The city of the waves, or Sount, was established there to house the customs post and enable trade with the south. In recent decades, ruins of the period have been uncovered behind a large mud-brick wall: dwellings, granaries, pyramid-shaped buildings, a sanctuary, etc. Old sculptures and inscriptions bear witness to monumental constructions dating back to the Middle Kingdom. In the evening, a Sound and Light show at the Temple of Philae. Dedicated to Isis, the goddess of love, the temple of Philae is one of the most beautiful and best preserved in the country. It is located on a small island accessible only by boat, which gives it a great deal of charm. 
Optional services: Sound and Light of Philae Temple, more+
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Aswan
Free morning on your Dahabeya. Optional excursion: This morning, departure by bus for the grandiose... more+ site of Abu Simbel! Carved into the cliffs 3,000 years ago, the Abu Simbel temples are considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. Threatened by the waters of the Nile after the construction of the Aswan Dam in the 1960s, the temples were cut up and moved block by block in record time. Masterpieces of antiquity, the Abu Simbel temples still bear witness to an empire at its height and to the power of Pharaoh Ramses II. In the afternoon, visit the unfinished Obelisk, followed by a tour of the souks with your guide. The great monuments of ancient Egypt bear witness to the grandeur of the pharaohs who built them. The stone quarries, meanwhile, reveal the efforts made by the Egyptian people to create the enormous edifices commissioned by their kings. The most famous of these is undoubtedly the granite quarry at Aswan. It houses the famous unfinished obelisk. Built almost 1,500 years BC, this monolithic monument allows modern-day tourists and archaeologists to discover the secrets of the largest obelisks erected throughout the country. 
Included activities: Visit of the unfinished obelisk, more+
Optional services: Visit of the Nubian Museum, Visit to a Nubian... more+
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Aswan Herdiab
Sail to the island of Hor Diab, where you can enjoy a swim in the purest water of the Nile.
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Herdiab Kom Ombo Gebel el-Silsila Bassaw
Sail to Kom Ombo. On arrival, visit the temple. Along with Esna and Edfu, Kom Ombo is the third... more+ major stop on most Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan. Located around 50km north of Aswan, the temple can easily be visited on a day trip. However, the setting of this Temple of Sobek, the Crocodile God, on the east bank of the Nile, makes arriving by boat an impressive experience. The Temple sits on a picturesque hill along the riverbank and although there are no crocodiles left in the Nile or in the temple's sacred lake today, it is well worth a visit. Then head off to Gebel Silsileh and visit the temple. You can also take a swim. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit of Gebel el Silsila, more+
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Bassaw Edfu Esna
Navigate verso Edfu e visitate il Tempio di Horus. Il tempio fu costruito dai Tolomei nella grande... more+ tradizione faraonica. È uno dei più prestigiosi del Paese, per le sue proporzioni, e sicuramente uno dei meglio conservati. Si salperà poi per tornare a Esna, che si visiterà a piedi. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Edfu, more+
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Esna Luxor
During the night, the boat will sail towards Luxor. Arrival in the early morning. Departure towards... more+ the Valley of the Kings, tombs of the pharaohs. Right across from Luxor in Egypt, welcome to the west bank of the Nile and the Theban necropolis, where sacred and desert mountains overlook lush nature. It is here that the pharaohs of the New Kingdom chose to establish their final resting place. The Valley of the Kings is the highlight of the sites on the left bank. It now contains 63 tombs. You will only be able to visit 13 of them. Continuing towards the left bank of the river, head towards the sacred mountains that shelter the imposing Temple of Hatshepsut, the queen-pharaoh, carved directly into the limestone rock and beautifully restored. Located on the west bank of the Nile, near the city of Luxor, the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut continues to be a subject of fascination. Attributed to the pharaoh of the same name, this heritage of the Egyptian people is a must-visit site for anyone traveling to Egypt. Divided into three major levels, each level of this monument tells a story and offers a magnificent view of the legendary Theban necropolis. In the afternoon, visit the Karnak Temple. Then, in the evening, visit the illuminated Luxor Temple. Here is the largest religious complex of ancient Egypt! On the right bank of the Nile, the Karnak Temple covers 2.5 km² in Upper Egypt, near Luxor, the ancient Thebes of ancient Egypt. Built over millennia, the legendary Karnak Temple is dedicated to the god Amun. At the entrance, 40 ram-headed sphinxes lead to the great hypostyle hall with its spectacular forest of columns, the largest of all Egyptian temples. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979, the Karnak Temple is an essential stop on any trip to Egypt, along with Abu Simbel, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and the Giza Pyramids. The Luxor Temple was built between 1400 and 1000 BC, under the orders of Pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II. The former built the inner part, and the latter constructed the outer enclosure, adding the facade, colossi, and obelisks. The temple is 260 meters long and dedicated to Amun (the god of the wind). The Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple, located less than three kilometers apart, were connected by the Avenue of the Sphinxes, once lined with over 600 sphinxes. Today, you can only see the beginning of this avenue at the gates of each of the two temples. 
Included activities: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut, more+
Optional services: Visit to the Luxor Museum, Visit to Denderah more+
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Luxor
Transfer to Luxor airport according to your flight schedule.
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included

The price includes
Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on board
All airport/boat/hotel transfers and returns
French-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance to monuments
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Flights not included in the program (NB: all flights are available on request, contact your advisor)
Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
Personal expenses
Guide tip - Mandatory: €5 per person per day
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Visa and service fees - Mandatory : 50€ / people to be paid on the spot with cash
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
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Visit of the unfinished obelisk
included
Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo
included
Visit of Gebel el Silsila
included
Visit of the temple of Edfu
included
Visit to the Valley of the Kings
included
Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut
included
Visit to Karnak temple
included
Visit of the Luxor Temple
included
Sound and Light of Philae Temple
Not included
Visit of the Nubian Museum
Not included
Visit to a Nubian village
Not included
Visit to the Luxor Museum
Not included
Visit to Denderah
Not included
Hot-air balloon excursion
Not included

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