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Splendor of the Nile aboard a dahabieh: 8 days of peaceful sailing between Luxor, Esna, and Aswan

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 9
Maximum capacity: 18 travelers
Crew members: 14

Cabins

Suite with balcony
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Spacious, luxurious suite with sliding windows and balcony, offering exceptional comfort on your dahabieh cruise on the Nile.
Royal Suite with balcony
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Royal suite with balcony, combining unrivalled elegance and comfort for an unforgettable luxury experience on your dahabieh cruise on the Nile.
Deluxe scuttle
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin, offering exceptional comfort on your Nile dahabieh cruise.
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
Our Representative will pick you up from Luxor airport and escort you till arriving at the Dahabeya... more+ in Luxor West bank of the Nile, you will be welcomed by the crew with a nice fresh welcome drink, your luggage will be brought to you cabin by our crew, on embarkation. 
Breakfast
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Diner
Luxor
Today we have a possibility for a unique optional experience of watching the Sunrise while having a... more+ balloon trip over luxor . Enjoy your breakfast aboard Dahabeya, and then you will leave the boat with our tour guide who will take you to visit the famous historical monuments on Luxor’s West Bank. During this tour, your first stop will be at Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where Tutankhamen’s still intact tomb was discovered in 1922. Then we will see the magnificent rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut, you also have the possibility to visit the Alabaster Factory to experience how the great old artists were curving the stones. On the way we will visit the Colossi of Memnon. Visit the vast Amon-Ra complex, also known as Karnak . From there you will head to Luxor Temple which is one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. 
Included activities: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memenon and the Temple of Karnak, more+
Optional services: Hot air Balloon in Luxor more+
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Lunch
Diner
Luxor Esna El Hegz
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast as you sail towards Esna. Pass through the Esna lock and moor for... more+ the night a short distance from the Temple of Edfu, where you can enjoy a peaceful night on the water. Overnight on El Hegz Island. 
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El Hegz Edfu Fawaza Island El Ramady Bassaw
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river while you are sailing to Edfu where your tour guide... more+ will accompany you on another excursion, this time to see the ancient Greco-Roman Temple of Horus / Edfu temple . This is the best-preserved temple in Egypt thanks to the fact that it became buried beneath the desert sand, and it remained buried for about 2,000 years before being rediscovered and subsequently excavated. After your tour, Continue sailing Passing by some Islands where you watch the kids playing by the nile , Buffaloes and donkeys walking by the Nile . lunch and continue sailing till we reach a small island village of Bassaw, this is 500 inhabitant community cultivating their own food like mangoes, bananas, dates and fishing for Living, they are noticeably isolated from surrounding areas, Bessaw is seemingly frozen in time .!! Visit Bassaw Village, upon arrival at the farmer’s property, we will be welcomed into their home, and we will have the opportunity to ask any questions we might have specially Education for Girls living on the Island .(May be a chance to bake our local sun bread for dinner). Enjoy dinner on the island where crew Presentation Egyptian night of fun with folkloric. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, Visit of Bassaw, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Beshir Maniha Kom Ombo Herdiab Aswan
Enjoy breakfast aboard Dahabeya while sailing towards some more islands like Bashier and Maliha... more+ then arrive at Kom Ombo and enjoying the wonderful views along the Nile. We arrive to Kom Ombo Temple where your guide will take you to see the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo. This is one of the most unique and most intrigue ancient temples because it was dedicated to two different gods: Sobek and Haeroris. To make this possible, the builders had to build two of everything, resulting in a complex which is essentially two temples in one. Continue sailing to Aswan. Passing by Herdiab island. After Lunch , in the afternoon , we start our tour in Aswan where we start with the great and magnificent ancient Temple of Philae . The Temple of Philae on the island of Agilka, one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Egypt was moved in entirety from its original location to its current location on higher ground. This was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan High Dam which was completed in 1977. On our way back to our home Dahabeya we have the opportunity to stop by Aswan Souq ( market ) , possibility for practicing our bargaining skills , visit the spice market and have a chance to drink famous sugarcane juices . Overnight in Aswan. 
Included activities: Temple of Kom Ombo, Temple of Philae, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Aswan Gebel el-Silsila Esna
Breakfast on board , We will then sail back towards Luxor . We then visit Silsela Hormoheb Temple... more+ to watching the amazing granite quarries and see how the great Pyramids and famous Temples stones were cut from the mountains. Continue sailing towards a small island in the Nile, the boat will tie up, and you will be able to enjoy another blissful night on the water under the stars. Continue sailing towards Esna. 
Included activities: Temple of Gebel Silsileh, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna Luxor
Breakfast on board and enjoy sailing on Board Dahabeya slowly and silently towards Luxor passing by... more+ Esna Lock . Arrive Luxor and overnight onboard. 
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Lunch
Diner
Luxor
Breakfast on Board, collect your luggage, Disembark the Ship, Our Luxor airport representative will... more+ guide you to Luxor airport for departure. 
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Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
WIFI
Sheets and towel/toilet
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Visa fees
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board at the bar
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board at the bar
Prepaid SIM card
Tip for the guide: €8 per person per day
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for the boat crew - Mandatory : 56€ / people
Additional information
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Some tips can be prepaid. The rest must be paid in cash, directly to the person who provided the service, at the end of the service.
If your trip includes any of these stops, please note that tips must be paid in cash on site: tip for the airport representative on arrival or departure: €2 per person; tip to the driver for airport transfers on arrival or departure: €2 per person; tip to the driver for a day trip: €4 per person; tip to the guide: €8 per person per day; Abu Simbel: driver €8 per person and €10 per person for the accompanying guide; Dendera and Abydos: driver €8 per person and €10 per person for the guide; tip for the horse-drawn carriage in Edfu: €1 per person; tip for any motorboat: €1 per person; tip for temple guards: €1 per person; tip for porters at the airport or hotel: €1 per person
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memenon and the Temple of Karnak
included
Visit to the Temple of Edfu
included
Visit of Bassaw
included
Folklore evening
included
Temple of Kom Ombo
included
Temple of Philae
included
Visit of Aswan's market
included
Temple of Gebel Silsileh
included
Hot air Balloon in Luxor
Not included

Activités recommandées

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 Elkhalili Bazaar (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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