Nile cruise on a traditional Egyptian sailboat: a superb itinerary from Aswan to Luxor
Main features
Boat model: Dahabieh 45m
Type: Special sailing boats
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Cabin
Suite with panoramic view
The suite is located at the back of the Dahabieh. It has a double bed, and is equipped with a shower room (with hairdryer) and a private toilet. Please note that this suite does not have a balcony.
Double cabin (with double bed)
The cabin has a double bed, a shower room (with hairdryer) and private toilet.
Double cabin (with two separate beds)
The cabin has two single beds (which can be moved closer together), and is equipped with a shower room (with hairdryer) and private toilet.
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
Aswan Herdiab
Pick-up from Aswan airport or Aswan hotel at around 09:30 am. We set off to visit the temple of... more+
Activities: Including: Visit to the temple of Philae, Visit to the Herdiab village, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Herdiab Kom Ombo Gebel el-Silsila El Hammam island
Breakfast while sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit to the Nile-side temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobeck... more+
Activities: Including: Visit the quarry of Gebel Silsileh, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
El Hammam island Bassaw Edfu El Hegz
When you wake up, the landscape is transformed. Breakfast on board as we sail to Bassaw. A stopover... more+
Activities: Including: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, Bassaw village tour, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna Luxor
Breakfast on board. Check-out and transfer to Luxor by private minibus.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
The price includes
Visits and activities during the cruise
Drinks on board (mineral water, tea, mint tea, Turkish coffee, soft drinks)
French-speaking Egyptologist guide on board
WIFI
Last day, transfer to hotel or airport in Luxor
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Other activities, visits or transfers not mentioned in the programme
Drinks to be purchased from the crew (alcoholic drinks, Nespresso coffee, Espresso coffee (excluding breakfast), fresh fruit juice)
Personal expenses and tips
Flights
Visa fees
Prepaid SIM card
Flights
Optional: Hot air balloon flight over the Theban Necropolis at sunrise - 145€ per person
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
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities
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