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Intimate dahabieh cruise: 8 days on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan via Edfu and Kom Ombo

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 6
Maximum capacity: 12 travelers
Crew members: 7

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with twin beds convertible into a double bed.
Suite avec balcon
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Suite with double bed and balcony.
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 El Hegz
After breakfast at the hotel, our local partner will accompany you to Cairo airport for your flight... more+ to Luxor airport. Our local partner will welcome you upon arrival, after which your English-speaking guide will accompany you in an air-conditioned vehicle to visit the east bank of Luxor, home to the fabulous Karnak Temple complex, the largest religious complex ever built, dedicated to the Theban triad headed by the god Amun-Re. Its ancient name "Ipet-isut" means "the most sacred place." Inside the complex, the formidable "hypostyle hall" is a majestic and mysterious forest of 137 giant columns. Then you will visit the necropolis of Thebes on the west bank of the Nile, followed by the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of many pharaohs of the New Kingdom, as well as their families and favored nobles, are located. The visits continue with the Colossi of Memnon, the last remains of the temple of Amenhotep III, and Deir el Bahari, the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Carved out of the rock in the mountain of Thebes, this three-tiered temple is both harmonious and modern, and although dedicated to the god Amun, it also contains chapels to Anubis and Hathor, the goddess protector of women: This is not surprising, since Hatshepsut, one of the four female pharaohs to have ruled Egypt, is considered "the first great woman whose name has been preserved by history." After the visits, return to your cruise ship, where your English-speaking guide will accompany you in an air-conditioned vehicle to your Dahabieh cruise ship in Esna, where you will check in at noon. Enjoy lunch on board while sailing, take in the magnificent scenery as you cruise, and continue the cruise to El Hegz Island, where the boat will stop for the night. Dinner and overnight stay on board your cruise. (Optional: sound and light show at Karnak Temple (additional charge). (Optional: Seti I, Ramses VI, Amenophis IV, Tutankhamun - Temple of Nefertari (additional charge

(Optional morning excursion by hot air balloon around the west bank of Luxor) 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Karnak, Visit to the colossi of Memnon, more+
Optional services: Visit to the temple of Nefertari, Hot-air bal... more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
El Hegz Edfu Bassaw
Breakfast on board, then sail to Edfu. Enjoy lunch on board and take in the magnificent scenery as... more+ you cruise to Bisaw Island, where the boat will stop for the night. Free time to explore the island and dinner on the riverbank. Overnight on board. 
Included activities: Leisurely stroll around Bassaw Island, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Gebel el-Silsila Kom Ombo El Ramady
Breakfast on board and departure for a visit to Gebel Silsileh, both an archaeological site and... more+ Egypt's most important sandstone quarry. Placed under the protection of the god Hapy, this quarry provided the sandstone for almost all of the temples in Upper Egypt. On the west bank of the river is a sanctuary carved into the rock, dedicated to the god Horemheb and seven other deities, including the local god Sobek. Lunch on board and a walking tour of the ancient quarry before continuing the cruise to Kom Ombo. Dedicated to two deities, Sobek the crocodile in the south and Horus the falcon in the north, the temple has a perfectly symmetrical architecture. Built on a hill by three Ptolemies, the Kom Ombo complex is surrounded by a wall covered with reliefs. Return to the boat and continue the cruise to El Ramadi Island, where the boat will stop for the night. Dinner and overnight stay on board your cruise 
Included activities: Visit to the archaeological site of Gebel Silsileh, Visit to the temple of Sobek and Haroëris, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
El Ramady Aswan
After breakfast on board, continue upriver to Aswan, then depart for a visit to the Temple of... more+ Philae on Agilka Island, one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Egypt. Begun by Pharaoh Nectanebo I during the 30th dynasty and completed by the Romans, it is the main sanctuary dedicated to Isis. After the visits, return to the boat for lunch, dinner, and overnight on board your cruise. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Philae on the island of Agilka, more+
Optional services: Sound and light show at the Philae more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
After breakfast on board, free time, lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board your cruise ship.
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan Kom Ombo El Ramady
After breakfast on board, we will set sail for Kom Ombo. Lunch will be served on board, followed by... more+ sailing to El Ramady Island. Afternoon snack, dinner, and overnight stay on board. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
El Ramady Edfu Esna
Breakfast on board, then sail to Edfu. Upon arrival, transfer to the Temple of Horus located... more+ further inland. This sanctuary dedicated to the falcon god Horus is the largest temple of the Ptolemaic dynasty and the second largest in Egypt after Karnak. Inside, perfectly preserved paintings, inscriptions, and reliefs make it the best-preserved temple in the country. After the visit, return to the boat for lunch and continue the cruise to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Horus, more+
Optional services: Sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna Luxor
After breakfast, disembark from the cruise. After departure formalities and depending on your... more+ flight schedule, our representative will accompany you to Luxor Airport. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Reception and assistance upon arrival and departure at airports for international and domestic flights
All transfers and transportation during tours in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
Fast-track service at Cairo airport
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
Assistance for travellers throughout their stay
Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program
Service charges and taxes
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Visa for Egypt
International flights
Domestic flight
Alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses
services not mentioned in the programme
Fees for porters, drivers, and boat crews : 100 € / people to be paid on the spot with cash
Tips
WIFI : 50 €
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
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 to the temple of Karnak
included
Visit to the colossi of Memnon
included
Visit to the mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
included
Visit to the valley of the kings
included
Leisurely stroll around Bassaw Island
included
Visit to the archaeological site of Gebel Silsileh
included
Visit to the temple of Sobek and Haroëris
included
Visit to the temple of Philae on the island of Agilka
included
Visit to the Temple of Horus
included
Visit to the temple of Nefertari
Not included
Hot-air balloon trip around the west bank of Luxor
Not included
Sound and light show at the Philae
Not included
Sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak
Not included

Recommended activities

Day Trip to the Pyramids and Saqqara (Lunch Included)
Set off on an unforgettable day exploring the treasures of ancient Egypt with a visit to the Giza Plateau, home to the famous pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the majestic Sphinx, an iconic symbol of Pharaonic civilization.

The tour... more+ continues to Saqqara, one of the oldest archaeological sites in Egypt, famous for the step pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser, the first pyramid ever built. Lunch is included during the day, allowing you to take a break before continuing your immersion in Egyptian history. 
Not included 132 € / people
Day trip to the Pyramids and the Grand Museum (lunch included)
Discover the highlights of ancient Egypt on a day trip to the Giza Plateau, where you can admire the famous pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, true marvels of Pharaonic architecture.

The tour continues at the Grand Museum, which houses an... more+ exceptional collection tracing the history of ancient Egypt through unique objects and major archaeological treasures. Lunch is included during the day, offering a break before continuing this cultural immersion into the heart of Egypt's heritage. 
Not included 175 € / people
Tour of the Grand Museum, the Citadel, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El-Khalili Market (lunch included)
Enjoy a full day exploring the historical and cultural riches of Cairo. The tour begins at the Grand Museum, which displays exceptional treasures tracing the fascinating history of ancient Egypt.

You will then discover the Citadel and its iconic monuments... more+ from the Islamic era, before immersing yourself in Coptic Cairo with its unique churches and historical sites. The day ends with a stroll through the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, famous for its crafts and authentic atmosphere. Lunch is included for a pleasant break during this cultural immersion. 
Not included 150 € / people

Customer reviews

Cruise rating

Extraordinary

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9.4

The boat

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9.5
Overall condition
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Boat comfort
10.0
Cabin comfort
10.0

The service

Extraordinary

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9.2
Reception and information
10.0
Route and itinerary
10.0
Staff quality
10.0
Cuisine and catering
8.0
Activities
8.0

Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in April 2026
  • 116 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 8.8 / 10 (53 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 8.8 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 8.9 / 10
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