Nile cruise in a dahabieh: from Esna to Aswan through ancient temples, Nubian villages and traditional markets
Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 10
Cabins
Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with a double bed or two separate beds and private bathroom.
Double cabin with a double bed or two separate beds 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
Luxor El Hegz
To reach our dahabieh, part of the governorate of Luxor, we drive about an hour from Luxor to Esna.... more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
El Hegz El Kab Edfu
Breakfast on board, sail to El Kab. Transfer to discover the massive walls of the ancient city of... more+
Included activities: Massive walls of ancient Nekheb and New Kingdom tombs, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Edfu Bassaw
Breakfast on board. Visit to the island and village of Bassaw: join the men in their boats to share... more+
Included activities: Bassaw village tour, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Kom Ombo Aswan
Breakfast on board. Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo and the crocodile museum. As we approach Aswan,... more+
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit of the Crocodile Museum, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan Daraw
Breakfast on board. Optional early morning (visit to Abu Simbel or half-day visit to Aswan). Lunch... more+
Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple, Half-day tour of Aswan, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Daraw Gebel el-Silsila
Breakfast on board. In Daraw, you'll learn how to shop like a local at the market, visit a barn to... more+
Included activities: Visit to the village of Daraw, Visit to a Nubian village, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Gebel el-Silsila Edfu El Hegz
Breakfast on board. Sailing to Edfu and visit of the Temple of Horus. Lunch on board. Dinner and... more+
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Horus, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna El Hegz Esna
Breakfast on board. Sailing to Esna. Visit to the dahabieh after breakfast. We visit the temple,... more+
Included activities: Visit of a caravanserai in Esna, Visit to Esna temple and market, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
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The price includes
Entrance fees
Drinks with meals
Transfers
English-speaking guide
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Alcohol on board
French speaking guide
French, Spanish, and German-speaking guide (subject to availability) for an additional €300
Visa fees
Activities not included in the program
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 and excursions upon request more+
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Information about the partner
- Filovent partner since 2024
- Last booking with this partner in September 2026
- 64 bookings with this partner
- Partner's overall rating: 9.8 / 10 (28 avis)
- Average rating of the partner's boats: 9.9 / 10
- Average rating of the partner's service: 9.6 / 10
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