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From Luxor to Aswan in 5 days, including the Esna Lock, the Sanctuary of Horemheb, and the Temple of Horus at Edfu

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 8
Maximum capacity: 16 travelers
Crew members: 13

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with twin beds convertible into a double bed.
Terrace suite
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Suite equipped with a double bed and a 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

Luxor Esna
Board the boat on the west bank of Luxor before noon. The boat then sets course for Esna: lunch is... more+ served on board while sailing, and the boat passes through the Esna Lock.

Dinner on board and overnight stay in Esna. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna El Kab Edfu Ramady
Breakfast is served on board early in the morning while cruising down the Nile, followed by a visit... more+ to El Kab and its New Kingdom rock-cut tombs. Cruise to Edfu and lunch on board.

In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Edfu, then continue cruising down the Nile: a chance to observe the peaceful lives of farmers and fishermen, the picturesque scenery along the riverbanks, and the lush landscapes of sugarcane fields, banana trees, and date palms.

Shortly before sunset, the boat drops anchor near Ramadi Island, where a barbecue dinner is served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Overnight in Ramadi. 
Included activities: Visit of the city of El Kab, Tour of the Temple of Edfu, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Ramady Gebel el-Silsila Beshir
Morning cruise to Gebel el-Silsila, with breakfast served on board, followed by a relaxing day of... more+ cruising.

After lunch, a shore excursion to explore the ancient Pharaonic quarries of Gebel el-Silsila and the little-known rock-cut temple of Horemheb.

The boat then heads to the area around Kom Ombo and moors off the coast of Beshir Island for the night. 
Included activities: Tour of Gebel el-Silsila, Visit to the Temple of Horemheb, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Beshir Kom Ombo Aswan
Cruise to Kom Ombo and, after breakfast, visit the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to... more+ Haroëris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek (the crocodile god). Built with two entrances, two halls, and two symmetrical sanctuaries, it is the only double temple in all of Egypt.

Lunch on board, then the rest of the day is spent cruising to Aswan. Overnight on the east bank of Aswan. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Breakfast on board, then disembark at Aswan and depart for your next destination.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Service fees
English-speaking guide
Transfers for all tours
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Visa fees
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover 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 of the city of El Kab
included
Tour of the Temple of Edfu
included
Tour of Gebel el-Silsila
included
Visit to the Temple of Horemheb
included
Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo
included

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Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in September 2024
  • 1 booking with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 8.5 / 10 (1 reviews)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 8.7 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 8.4 / 10
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