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5-day cruise on the Nile with visits to Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Daraw

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 12
Maximum capacity: 23 travelers

Cabs

Double deluxe cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Double cabin with a large bed or twin beds and panoramic window.
Panoramic suite
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Panoramic suite with a double bed and private terrace.
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Esna El Kab
Departure from your hotel to Esna (50km south), home port of the Dahabiya. Embarkation on the... see+ Dahabiya for a 5-days cruise along the Nile between Esna and Aswan. A visit to the Esna temple and a short walk through the local markets. Sail to El Kab, the ancient town of Nekheb, to visit the remains of its temples and some of the tombs cut into the cliffs. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night. You will have dinner on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. First night on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Esna temple, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
El Kab Edfou Wadi Shatt
Breakfast on board. Sail to Edfu, the scenery is stunning changing from golden sand of the desert... see+ to lush and green forests of date palms – scenes unchanged in centuries. Visit the beautifully preserved temple of Horus, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, which is in a state of excellent preservation and once huge ceremonies were held here with live falcons in honour of Horus. Continue sailing to Wadi el Shat for a walk through small villages and the desert. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night. Dinner will be served on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. Second night on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Wadi Shatt Gebel Silsileh Kom Ombo Maniha
Breakfast on board. Relax in a deck chair and watch the riverside pass by while the crew sails to... see+ Gebel El Silsila. You can explore the rock-cut chapels of Seti I, Ramesses II, Merenptah and Horemheb and also remnants of the monuments in the old sandstone quarries. During lunch on the sun deck the Dahabiya sails towards Kom Ombo, where you go ashore to see the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Dinner will be served around a campfire along the Nile. Third night on board. 
Included activities: Visit of Gebel el Silsila, Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Maniha Daraw Assouan
The captain sets sail for the village of Daraw, once the last stop for camel traders from Sudan... see+ after a forty days long journey through the Libyan desert . After a walk through the village and camel market the boat sails further towards Koubania; a Nubian village near Aswan, with lovely gardens filled with citrus and mango trees. Fourth and last night on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the village of Daraw, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan
Breakfast, transfer to hotel or airport.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Transfer from Luxor to Esna
All Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary with Private A/C modern car
Entrance fees to the sites included in the program
Private egyptologist guide ( Speaking Italian & French & Spanish )
Unlimited water, tea and coffee
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Flights
Visa
Prepaid SIM card
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

Visit to Esna temple
Included
Visit to the Temple of Edfu
Included
Visit of Gebel el Silsila
Included
Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit to the village of Daraw
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... see+ 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 $153 / pers.
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... see+ 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 $203 / pers.
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... see+ 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 $174 / pers.

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in February 2026
  • 11 bookings with this partner
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