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Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and more: 8 days of Egyptian wonders along the Nile River

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 18
Maximum capacity: 36 travelers
Crew members: 9

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Sumptuously decorated cabin aboard our dahabieh, offering a unique and elegant Nile cruise experience
Double suite
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Luxuriously appointed suites aboard our dahabieh, offering an exclusive and refined Nile cruise experience.
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
Welcome to the heart of Egypt! Upon your arrival in Luxor, we will greet you and arrange your... more+ transfer to your dahabiya, the charming boat that will be your floating home throughout this journey. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a self-guided visit of the city to discover Luxor at your own pace. Dinner and overnight stay on board your dahabiya, ready to begin your adventure on the Nile. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor Esna
Depart from Luxor and let yourself be carried by the peaceful waters of the Nile towards Esna... more+ aboard your dahabiya. Admire the picturesque landscapes of palm-lined banks and traditional villages. Passing through the Esna lock is a unique moment, where you will meet the warm smiles of the locals. Disembark to explore the city's lively market, where spices, fruits, and traditional crafts offer an immersion into Egyptian life. Then, visit the small Temple of Khnum, a hidden treasure nestled among the town’s old houses, dedicated to the ram-headed creator god. Admire its ceiling adorned with celestial frescoes, whose colors remain intact. Back on board, relax with dinner while watching the sunset over the Nile, before a peaceful night rocked by the river. 
Included activities: Temple of Khnum, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Esna Edfu Bassaw
Breakfast while sailing. Arrival in Edfu, followed by a 15-minute carriage ride to the temple... more+ entrance. Visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Lunch and afternoon sailing. Arrival at Bassaw Island for a 1.5-hour walk. Visit a beautiful Egyptian village and meet the locals. Enjoy a campfire dinner and an evening of entertainment on the shore with the villagers. Overnight on board. 
Included activities: Temple of Edfu, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Gebel el-Silsila Kom Ombo Daraw
Breakfast on board, then set off on foot to explore Gebel el Silsila and its quarry, the largest... more+ sandstone quarry of the Pharaonic era. Discover numerous inscriptions, stelae, and decorated tombs, and visit the small rock-cut temple of Pharaoh Horemheb. Return on board for lunch and sail towards Kom Ombo. Arriving at the Temple of Kom Ombo just before the large cruise ships, you will have the rare privilege of exploring this beautiful temple almost alone. It is dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. End your visit at the fascinating Crocodile Mummy Museum. A short sail to Daraw for the night. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Gebel Silsileh, Temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Daraw Aswan
Breakfast while sailing. Start your day with an authentic immersion in the Nubian village of Blue,... more+ a peaceful, preserved place hidden from tourist crowds. This charming village, with its blue-colored houses, invites you to discover Nubian culture and its unique traditions. In the afternoon, visit the legendary Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, accessible only by boat. Overnight on board. (Optional: Sound and light show, where the history of the temple is told through mesmerizing light projections under Aswan’s starry sky.) 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Philae, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Enjoy a free morning in Aswan to relax or (opt for an early morning excursion to the impressive... more+ temples of Abu Simbel. Depart at dawn to visit this architectural gem built by Ramses II near the Sudanese border. Discover the Grand Temple of Ramses II, with its four monumental colossi and frescoes depicting the pharaoh’s achievements, as well as the Small Temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari, a rare and moving tribute to an Egyptian queen.) Back on the dahabeya, let yourself be lulled by the tranquility of the Nile as you resume sailing, while the magical landscapes of the riverbanks pass by. 
Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Aswan Esna Luxor
After passing through the Esna Lock again, disembark for a transfer to the legendary West Bank of... more+ Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, where the greatest pharaohs rest in tombs magnificently adorned with millennia-old frescoes. Then, head to the majestic Temple of Karnak, one of the largest religious complexes of antiquity, with its towering columns and sculptures dedicated to the gods of Egypt. This journey into the heart of Egyptian history will immerse you in the splendor and mysteries of the ancient pharaohs. 
Included activities: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Thebes Luxor
(Optional: Hot air balloon ride €90/person)
Start your day with a delicious breakfast on board... more+ your dahabeya, enjoying the tranquility of the Nile one last time. After this moment of relaxation, our team will assist you with a smooth and comfortable transfer to Luxor Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable journey through Egypt. 
Optional services: Hot-air ballooning in Luxor, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Sheets and towel/toilet
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
All transfers on site
French-speaking Accompanying Guide (Egyptologist) in Luxor and on the boat
Various entrance fees
Cabin air conditioning
Unlimited water, tea and coffee on board
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Flights not included in the program (NB: all flights are available on request, contact your advisor)
Tipping is a practice rooted in tradition to show satisfaction to the crew. Of course, this must be evaluated in terms of the satisfaction provided. Calculate 5 euros per night per passenger
Visa fees
Insurance
Personal expenses
Prepaid SIM card
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
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
A cook, with extensive experience in 5-star hotels, prepares very good and varied typical Egyptian cuisine, often between 6 and 10 different dishes at each meal
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Temple of Khnum
included
Temple of Edfu
Visit the temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt.
included
Gebel Silsileh
Departure on foot to discover the Gebel el Silsila and its quarry, the largest sandstone quarry of the Pharaonic era. You will discover the numerous inscriptions, steles and decorated tombs, and visit the small rock temple of Pharaoh Horemheb.
included
Temple of Kom Ombo
Arrival at Kom Ombo temple just before the big cruises, you will be almost alone in this beautiful temple dedicated to two deities, Sobek the crocodile and Horus the falcon. Visit the beautiful Crocodile Mummy Museum to finish.
included
Visit of the temple of Philae
included
Karnak Temple
Departure for the discovery of the temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex of ancient Egypt, where the god Amon Ra reigned supreme over the Egyptian pantheon for nearly 2000 years.
included
Valley of the Kings
included
Visit Abu Simbel temple
Not included
Hot-air ballooning in Luxor
Not included

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Last booking with this partner in October 2025

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