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5-day getaway along the Nile: relaxation and cultural discoveries between Luxor and Aswan

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 9
Maximum capacity: 18 travelers
Crew members: 9

Cabs

Suite with private terrace
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The air-conditioned suite is located at the rear of the ship and measures 21 m². It includes a lounge area and a private terrace with views of the Nile. It is equipped with Egyptian cotton bedding. The bathroom has a shower, toilet, sink, and hairdryer. It offers amenities comparable to those in the cabins, with a larger surface area.
Double cabin with a large bed or twin beds
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The cabin measures 13 m² and is equipped with two single beds or one large bed. It is air-conditioned and has a large window offering a view of the Nile. Each cabin includes Egyptian cotton bedding. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, toilet, sink, and hairdryer.
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

Sailing itineraries
Esna El Hegz
Transfer from your hotel or Luxor airport with our tour guide, who will accompany you on a visit to... see+ the famous historical monuments on Luxor's west bank.
On this tour, your first stop will be the Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where Tutankhamun's intact tomb was discovered in 1922.
Next, we'll visit the magnificent rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You'll also have the chance to visit the Alabaster Factory to discover how the great artists of yesteryear carved stone. On the way, we'll stop off at the Colossi of Memnon.
Next, we visit the huge Amun-Ra complex, also known as Karnak.
Finally, transfer to the boat at Esna. Sailing and overnight on the island of El Hegz. 
Included activities: Visit to an alabaster factory, Visit to the Valley of the Kings, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
El Hegz Edfou Fawaza Sarag Island El Ramady Bassaw
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river as you sail to Edfu where your guide will accompany... see+ you on another excursion, this time to see the ancient Greco-Roman Temple of Horus / Temple of Edfu. This is the best-preserved temple in Egypt, having been buried under the desert sand for some 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 by the Nile, buffaloes and donkeys strolling along the Nile. Lunch and continued sailing until we reach a small island village of Bassaw, a community of 500 inhabitants who grow their own food such as mangoes, bananas, dates and fish for a living, they are remarkably isolated from the surrounding areas, Bessaw is seemingly frozen in time ... !

Visit the village of Bassaw, on arrival at the farmer's property, we'll be welcomed into their home, and given the opportunity to ask any questions we might have, particularly about the education of the girls living on the island (we may have the opportunity to bake our local bread for dinner). 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, Visit of Bassaw, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Bassaw Beshir Maniha Kom Ombo Herdiab Assouan
Breakfast on board the Dahabeya. Visit to the temple of Hormoheb and the temple of Selsila, then... see+ return to the boat to continue sailing. On the way, we pass other islands such as Bashier and Maliha, enjoying the magnificent views along the Nile, before arriving at Kom Ombo.
We arrive at Kom Ombo temple where your guide will take you to see the remarkable Kom Ombo temple. This is one of the most unique and intriguing of all ancient temples, as it was dedicated to two different gods, Sobek and Haeroris. To achieve this, the builders had to construct two different temples, resulting in a complex that is essentially two temples in one. Continuation to Aswan. 
Included activities: Temple of Gebel Silsileh, Temple of Kom Ombo, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan
Breakfast on board the Dahabeya. Continue sailing to Aswan. We begin our excursion to Aswan with... see+ the grand and magnificent ancient temple of Philae. The temple of Philae, located on the island of Agilka, one of Egypt's most beautiful sanctuaries, has been entirely moved from its original location to its present site on higher ground. It was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser by the construction of the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1977. On the way back to Dahabeya, we'll have the opportunity to stop off at the Aswan Souk (market), where we'll be able to exercise our bargaining skills, visit the spice market and drink the famous sugarcane juices.
Option to visit the Nubian village of Aswan, take a break with the Nubian people and ride a camel. You can also take a walk around the islands of Aswan and visit the botanical garden. 
Included activities: Temple of Philae, Visit of Aswan's market, see+
Optional services: Nubian village and botanical garden see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan
Breakfast on board, baggage claim, disembarkation from the boat, our representative in Aswan will... see+ guide you to Aswan airport or to your hotel in Aswan. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
WIFI
Sheets and towel/toilet
The 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
All-inclusive drinks
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 - Compulsory : 32€ / person
Further 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 program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Visit to an alabaster factory
Included
Visit to the Valley of the Kings
Included
Visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut
Included
Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
Included
Visit to Karnak temple
Included
Visit to the Temple of Edfu
Included
Visit of Bassaw
Included
Temple of Gebel Silsileh
Included
Temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Temple of Philae
Included
Visit of Aswan's market
Included
Nubian village and botanical garden
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... 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 $154 / 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 $205 / 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 $175 / pers.

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

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  • Last booking with this partner in February 2026
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