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Heading for the Nile: 5 days between Esna and Aswan, a journey through the wonders of Egypt

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with two separate beds convertible into a double bed, large window and private bathroom.
Deluxe cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabin with double bed, large window 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

Itinerary
Esna El Hegz
Transfer from your hotel or Luxor airport with our tour guide, who will accompany you on a visit to... more+ the famous historical monuments on Luxor's west bank.
On this tour, your first stop will be the Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where Tutankhamun's intact tomb was discovered in 1922.
Next, we'll visit the magnificent rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You'll also have the chance to visit the Alabaster Factory to discover how the great artists of yesteryear carved stone. On the way, we'll stop off at the Colossi of Memnon.
Next, we visit the huge Amun-Ra complex, also known as Karnak.
Finally, transfer to the boat at Esna. Sailing and overnight on the island of El Hegz. 
Included activities: Visit to an alabaster factory, Visit to the Valley of the Kings, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
El Hegz Edfu Fawaza Island Sarag Island El Ramady Bassaw
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river as you sail to Edfu, where your tour guide will... more+ accompany you on a new excursion—this time to visit the ancient Greco-Roman temple of Horus, also known as Edfu temple.
This is the best-preserved temple in Egypt, thanks to the fact that it was buried under desert sands for nearly 2,000 years before being rediscovered and carefully excavated.
After your visit, continue sailing along the Nile, passing by small islands where you'll see children playing by the river and buffaloes and donkeys wandering along the banks.
Lunch will be served on board as the journey continues toward the small island village of Bassaw. This charming community of about 500 inhabitants grows its own food—mangoes, bananas, dates—and lives off fishing. Noticeably isolated from the modern world, Bassaw seems frozen in time.
Upon arrival, visit the village and meet a local farming family who will welcome you into their home.
This is a unique opportunity to ask questions—especially about education for girls living on the island. (You may even get the chance to help bake traditional sun bread for dinner!)
Enjoy dinner on the island, followed by a festive Egyptian night presented by the crew, featuring local folklore and music. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, Visit of Bassaw, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Beshir Maniha Kom Ombo Herdiab Aswan
Breakfast on board the Dahabeya. Visit to the temple of Hormoheb and the temple of Selsila, then... more+ return to the boat to continue sailing. On the way, we pass other islands such as Bashier and Maliha, enjoying the magnificent views along the Nile, before arriving at Kom Ombo.
We arrive at Kom Ombo temple where your guide will take you to see the remarkable Kom Ombo temple. This is one of the most unique and intriguing of all ancient temples, as it was dedicated to two different gods, Sobek and Haeroris. To achieve this, the builders had to construct two different temples, resulting in a complex that is essentially two temples in one. Continuation to Aswan. 
Included activities: Temple of Gebel Silsileh, Temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Breakfast on board the Dahabeya. Continue sailing to Aswan. We begin our excursion to Aswan with... more+ the grand and magnificent ancient temple of Philae. The temple of Philae, located on the island of Agilka, one of Egypt's most beautiful sanctuaries, has been entirely moved from its original location to its present site on higher ground. It was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser by the construction of the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1977. On the way back to Dahabeya, we'll have the opportunity to stop off at the Aswan Souk (market), where we'll be able to exercise our bargaining skills, visit the spice market and drink the famous sugarcane juices.
Option to visit the Nubian village of Aswan, take a break with the Nubian people and ride a camel. You can also take a walk around the islands of Aswan and visit the botanical garden. 
Included activities: Temple of Philae, Visit of Aswan's market, more+
Optional services: Nubian village and botanical garden more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Breakfast on board, baggage claim, disembarkation from the boat, our representative in Aswan will... more+ guide you to Aswan airport or to your hotel in Aswan. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
WIFI
Sheets and towel/toilet
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Visa fees
Prepaid SIM card
All-inclusive drinks
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 : 32€ / people
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
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.
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Visit to an alabaster factory
included
Visit to the Valley of the Kings
included
Visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut
included
Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
included
Visit to Karnak temple
included
Visit to the Temple of Edfu
included
Visit of Bassaw
included
Folklore evening
included
Temple of Gebel Silsileh
included
Temple of Kom Ombo
included
Temple of Philae
included
Visit of Aswan's market
included
Nubian village and botanical garden
Not included
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Egypt : what our guests thought of their cruise
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