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Treasures of Thebes and Nubian Landscapes: An 8-Day Intimate Getaway on the Sacred Nile

Main features
Boat type: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 8
Maximum capacity: 16 travelers
Crew members: 11

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin with twin beds, featuring two separate single beds. It includes a private bathroom, a window, air conditioning, and handcrafted and decorated furniture, offering a warm and authentic atmosphere for a comfortable stay on board.
Panoramic suite
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Spacious and bright, the panoramic suite features a double bed, a private bathroom, and a window offering beautiful views. The handcrafted and decorated furniture highlights the unique character of the suite, while the air conditioning ensures absolute comfort throughout your stay.
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 local partner will pick you up at Luxor Airport and escort you to the dahabieh in Luxor on the... more+ west bank of the Nile. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the crew with a refreshing welcome drink, and your luggage will be taken to your cabin by our crew during boarding. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor
Today, we have the opportunity to enjoy a unique optional experience by watching the sunrise during... more+ a hot air balloon flight over Luxor. You will have breakfast on board the dahabieh, then leave the boat with your guide, who will take you to visit the famous historical monuments on the west bank of Luxor. During this tour, you will first stop at the Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where Tutankhamun's still intact tomb was discovered in 1922. You will also have the opportunity to visit the alabaster factory to see how the great artists of ancient times carved the stones. On the way, we will visit the Colossi of Memnon. Visit the vast complex of Amun-Ra, also known as Karnak. From there, you will head to the Temple of Luxor, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. 
Included activities: Visit of the Valley of the Kings, Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut, more+
Optional services: Hot-air balloon flight over Luxor more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
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. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
El Hegz Edfu Fawaza Island El Ramady Bassaw
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river as you sail toward Edfu, where your guide will... more+ 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, as it was buried under the desert sand and remained hidden for about 2,000 years before being rediscovered and excavated. After your visit, you’ll continue sailing past a few islands where you’ll see children playing along the Nile, and buffalo and donkeys wandering along the riverbank. Lunch and continued cruising until we reach the small island village of Bassaw, a community of 500 residents who grow their own food—such as mangoes, bananas, and dates—and fish for a living. They are remarkably isolated from the surrounding areas; Bassaw seems frozen in time...! Visit to the village of Bassaw. Upon arrival at the farmer’s property, we will be welcomed into their home and have the opportunity to ask any questions we may have about the education of girls living on the island (we may even have the chance to bake our own local bread for dinner). Dinner on the island, where the crew presents an Egyptian night with folk performances. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, Visit of Bassaw, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Bassaw Beshir Maniha Kom Ombo Herdiab Aswan
Breakfast on board the boat as we sail to other islands such as Beshir and Maniha, then arrival at... more+ Kom Ombo and a breathtaking view of the Nile. We arrive at the Kom Ombo Temple, where your guide will take you to see the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple. It is one of the most unique and intriguing ancient temples, as it was dedicated to two different gods, Sobek and Horus. To achieve this, the builders had to construct two separate temples, resulting in a complex that is essentially two temples in one. We continue sailing toward Aswan, passing by Herdiab Island. After lunch, in the afternoon, we begin our tour of Aswan, starting with the grand and magnificent ancient Temple of Philae. The Temple of Philae, located on Agilka Island—one of Egypt’s most beautiful sanctuaries—was entirely relocated from its original site to its current location on higher ground. It was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1977. On the way back to the boat, we’ll have the chance to stop at the Aswan Souk (market), where we can put our bargaining skills to the test, visit the spice market, and sample the famous sugarcane juice. Overnight in Aswan. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit to the temple of Philae, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aswan Gebel el-Silsila Esna
Breakfast on board, then we’ll sail to Luxor. We’ll then visit the Temple of Horemheb to see... more+ the amazing granite quarries and learn how the great pyramids and famous temples were carved out of the mountains. We continue sailing to a small island on the Nile; the boat will moor, and you can enjoy another blissful night on the water under the stars. We continue sailing to Esna. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Gebel el Silsila, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Esna Luxor
Breakfast on board, followed by a slow, leisurely cruise on the dahabieh toward Luxor, passing... more+ through the Esna Lock. Arrival in Luxor and overnight stay on board. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Luxor
Breakfast on board, collect your luggage, disembark from the ship; our representative will escort... more+ you to Luxor Airport for your departure. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
Non-alcoholic beverages
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Visas
Flights
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+

Activities

Visit of the Valley of the Kings
included
Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut
included
Visit to Karnak temple
included
Visit to the colossi of Memnon
included
Visit to the Temple of Edfu
included
Visit of Bassaw
included
Folklore evening
included
Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo
included
Visit to the temple of Philae
included
Visit of Aswan's market
included
Visit to the temple of Gebel el Silsila
included
Hot-air balloon flight over Luxor
Not included

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  • Filovent partner since 2026
  • Last booking with this partner in March 2026
  • 1 booking with this partner
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