Refined getaway in Egypt: an immersive and captivating itinerary between Cairo and Aswan
Main features
Boat model: Dahabieh
Type: Special sailing boats
Number of cabins: 9
Maximum capacity: 18 travelers
Crew members: 9
Cabin
Suite with private terrace
The suite is fully air-conditioned and spans the full width of the rear of the ship. The suite is measuring 21m2 with a beautiful Lounge that opens onto its own private terrace which affords panoramic views of the Nile, perfect for entertaining or "when you just want to be alone". The Suite boasts Egyptian cotton bedding . The bathrooms are equipped with a power shower, toilet, washbasin and hairdryer. It has all the luxury fittings of the cabins but in a more spacious and sumptuous setting.
Double cabin with a large bed or twin beds
The cabin measures 13m2 equipped with two single beds or one king-size bed. Each cabin is air-conditioned and tastefully decorated and has a large window that allows guests to have a breathtaking view of the Nile while enjoying the privacy of their own room. The cabins have Egyptian cotton bedding. The bathrooms are equipped with an electric shower, toilet, sink and hair dryer.
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
Cairo
We provide a meet and assistance service at Cairo airport around the clock. Our representative will... more+
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cairo Luxor
After breakfast, enjoy your sightseeing tour to the Egyptian Museum in downtown, the Citadel with... more+
Accommodation: Sleeper train
Activities: Including: Visit the Egyptian Museum and the Citadel, Visit the Mohamed Ali mosque and the Khan El Khalili souk, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor Esna El Hegz
Breakfast on the train and pick-up from Luxor train station with our tour guide, who will take you... more+
Activities: Including: Visit to an alabaster factory, Visit to the Valley of the Kings, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Edfu Fawaza Island Sarag Island El Hegz El Ramady Bassaw
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river while sailing to Edfu, where your tour guide will... more+
Activities: Including: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, Visit of Bassaw, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Beshir Maniha Kom Ombo Herdiab Aswan
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. Visit the Hormoheb Temple/Selsila Temple, then return to the... more+
Activities: Including: Temple of Gebel Silsileh, Temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. Continue sailing until we reach Aswan.
We begin our tour in... more+
We begin our tour in... more+
Activities: Including: Temple of Philae, Visit of Aswan's market, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan Cairo
Breakfast on board and check-out.
There is the possibility to visit a Nubian Village in Aswan,... more+
There is the possibility to visit a Nubian Village in Aswan,... more+
Accommodation: Sleeper train
Activities: Optional services: Visit the temples of Abu Simbel, Nubian village and botanical garden, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Cairo
Cairo
Today we will say goodbye to Egypt, once you enjoy your tasty breakfast, our representative will... more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
The price includes
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
WIFI
Sheets and towel/toilet
Assistance and transfer to Cairo international airport and transfer to hotel in air-conditioned vehicle
Transfer to Cairo international airport for final departure
Transfer to and from the sleeper train station
Water, tea and coffee during meals on board
Service charges and all taxes
Various entrance fees
Lunch at local restaurant during the tours in Cairo
Sleeper train
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Visa fees
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board at the bar
International flights
Visa for Egypt
Optional field trips
All-inclusive drinks
Prepaid SIM card
Guide in Cairo: 5 euros / day
Tip for the driver in Cairo: 3 euros / person / day
Tip for the airport representatives in Cairo: 3 euros per person per arrival or departure
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tip for guide - Mandatory : 20€ / people to be paid on the spot
Tip for 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
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+
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