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Sailing on the Nile: 7 days, 1 night in Luxor & 6 nights on a dahabieh to Aswan

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 16
Maximum capacity: 32 travelers
Crew members: 9
Comfort equipment
WIFI

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The cabin has a double bed and is equipped with a private bathroom and toilet, as well as a terrace (optional).
Suite with private terrace
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
The suite has a double bed and is equipped with a private bathroom and toilet. It also has access to a private terrace.
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
Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning will be devoted to visiting sites on the West Bank. Explore... more+ the Valley of the Kings, where most of the pharaohs of the 18th and 20th Dynasties were buried. Next, visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, notable for its series of terraces leading up to the sanctuary.

Lunch at a traditional restaurant and return to the hotel. In the afternoon, free time to explore the city and dinner on your own.

Overnight at the hotel. 
Included activities: Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, more+
Accommodation: Overnight stay in hotel included more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor Esna
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to explore the Temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex in... more+ ancient Egypt, where the god Amun-Ra reigned supreme over the Egyptian pantheon for nearly 2,000 years. Departure by minibus to Esna; arrival in Esna and check-in on your dahabieh. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely cruise at the pace of the wind. You’ll begin to relax as the dahabieh glides gently along. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Karnak Temple, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna Edfu Bassaw
Breakfast while cruising. Arrival in Edfu, 15-minute horse-drawn carriage ride to the temple... more+ entrance (alternative transportation available upon request). Tour of the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Lunch and cruising in the afternoon. Arrival at Bassaw Island, walk around the island (1.5 hours). Visit to a beautiful Egyptian village and interaction with the locals. Dinner around a campfire and evening entertainment on the riverbank with the villagers. Overnight on board. 
Included activities: Temple of Edfu, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Gebel el-Silsila Kom Ombo Daraw
Breakfast on board, then set out on foot to explore Gebel Silsileh and its quarry, the largest... more+ sandstone quarry from the Pharaonic era. You’ll explore the numerous inscriptions, stelae, and decorated tombs, and visit the small rock-cut temple of Pharaoh Horemheb. Return to the boat for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Arrive at the Kom Ombo Temple before the large cruise ships; you’ll be almost the only visitors in this beautiful temple dedicated to two deities, Sobek the crocodile and Horus the falcon. Finish with a visit to the stunning museum of crocodile mummies. Short cruise to Daraw for the night. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Gebel Silsileh, Temple of Kom Ombo, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Daraw Aswan Bridge
After breakfast, a complete change of scenery awaits at the Daraw market. Stroll through the... more+ bustling chaos of this lively market, where the colors and scents of the East and Africa create a symphony for the eyes and nose! Lunch on a beautiful sandy beach (swimming in the sacred river is possible). We sail toward Aswan and dock just before the Aswan Bridge. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan Bridge Aswan
Free morning in Aswan. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, transfer to the Temple of Philae,... more+ dedicated to Isis, located on an island 5 km south of Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Philae, more+
Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan
Transfer to Aswan Airport or to a hotel in Aswan.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Sheets and towel/toilet
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
Unlimited water, tea and coffee on board
Transfers
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Flights
Visa fees
Prepaid SIM card
Guide in other languages upon request
Tips for the guide: €5 to €10 per day of service per person
Tips for the crew: €5 to €10 per night on board per person
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Additional information
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
No air conditioning on board
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

Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Explore the Valley of the Kings, where most of the pharaohs of the 18th and 20th Dynasties were buried. Next, visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is notable for its series of terraces leading up to the sanctuary.
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
Temple of Edfu
Visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
included
Gebel Silsileh
Set out on foot to explore Gebel Silsileh and its quarry, the largest sandstone quarry from the Pharaonic era. You’ll discover numerous inscriptions, stelae, and decorated tombs, and visit the small rock-cut temple of Pharaoh Horemheb.
included
Temple of Kom Ombo
If you arrive at the Kom Ombo Temple just before the large cruise ships, you’ll be almost the only ones there at this beautiful temple dedicated to two deities: Sobek the crocodile and Horus the falcon. Finish your visit with a tour of the stunning museum... more+ of crocodile mummies. 
included
Visit of the temple of Philae
included
Visit Abu Simbel temple
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

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  • Last booking with this partner in May 2026
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