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5-day immersive trip on the waters of the Nile: from Luxor to Aswan on a dahabieh

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 10

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Double cabin with a double bed or two separate beds and private bathroom.
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

Luxor Esna El Hegz
To reach Dahabiya, which is part of the Luxor governorate, we drive for about an hour from Luxor to... see+ Esna. There we will discover the temple dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum. The temple is located below street level in the city, as it was carved out of layers of earth. A visit to Wekalet Al-Geddawi, a restored caravanserai, and Al-Qissariya market, which dates back to the Ottoman era, will allow us to discover traditional crafts, including magnificent textiles. We then check in on board the Dahabiya and have lunch on board before sailing for 4 to 5 hours to the village of El Hegz. This is an opportunity for a true intercultural exchange, as we visit a local family who are delighted to welcome visitors from all over the world. Your guide will translate so that you can ask them questions and improve your understanding of the village culture. Dinner and first night on the Nile, enjoying the comfort of the dahabiya. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Esna, Visit of the restored Wekalet Al-Geddawi, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
El Hegz El Kab Edfou
Breakfast on board, sailing to El Kab. At El Kab remains of ancient settlements date from about... see+ 3,000 BC (possibly centuries earlier) to Roman rule. The site is one of the most unique in Egypt because ancient villages and cities are rarely found. As we move inland you will see remains of the impressive mud brick walls and the long valley lined with tombs and shrines, including temples dedicated to Nekhbet and Thoth. We enter the decorated tombs of New Kingdom officials from the area.

We board the dahabiya for lunch and sail towards Edfu. Ride to the imposing Temple with its grand spaces and many hieroglyphic inscriptions. View Tell Edfu to the West of the temple, which includes houses dating from the Old to New Kingdom. If time allows we also stroll through the local market.
We sail again, time to relax with dinner, and drift into dreams as you are now becoming part of the rhythms of the Nile. 
Included activities: Visit of the Nekhbet and Thoth temples, Visit of the Edfu temple, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Edfou Bassaw Gebel Silsileh
Stepping off the dahabiya at Bisaw Island and the village, we take a leisurely walk through a farm,... see+ meet some of the women and children, and learn how the unique sun bread is baked in homes here. We are welcomed by the local fishermen to their boats, learning of the skills of these men who live in harmony with the Nile. Fish caught can be enjoyed as part of dinner that evening.

Sail to El Selsela, where we take a short walk parallel to the Nile to visit shrines and a massive quarry. Large amounts of sandstone were quarried here for temple buildings in Thebes (Luxor). Cut into the rock are the speos (chapel) of Horemheb, with its sanctuary containing rock shrines and various stelae and inscriptions. The huge quarry gives context to how much building material was sourced from this area. There is also an area of sand here where children (and children at heart) can slide and play.

We sail until it is time for an atmospheric barbecue dinner by moonlight and another tranquil night on board. 
Included activities: Visit of Gebel Silsileh, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Gebel Silsileh Kom Ombo Daraw Assouan
Breakfast on board. A short walk from the dock, the Temple of Kom Ombo is dedicated to the... see+ crocodile-featured god Sobek and the god Horus. The connection to the power of the Nile is unmistakable as you look towards the temple. We also visit the Crocodile Museum which includes some impressive mummified crocodiles.
In nearby El Daraw we plan dinner for that night and you learn how to shop Egyptian style, then try your new skills in the market shopping for ingredients for dinner. We also visit a camel barn to learn about these fascinating animals and about the camel trade.
As we near Aswan you have the opportunity to swim or kayak. If you wish to kayak please advise us two days before the dahabiya tour begins so we can be sure to have kayaks available.
We set sail on the final stretch of the dahabiya cruise, with lunch and time to reflect on your dahabiya experience. By the farewell dinner, we are sure you will want to return to see more of Egypt, and we hope this was not your last night on board the dahabiya. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit of the Crocodile Museum, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan
Breakfast on board and check out of the Dahabiya.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Entrance fees
Drinks with meals
Transfers
English-speaking guide
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Tips
Alcohol on board
Prepaid SIM card
French speaking guide
French, Spanish, and German-speaking guide (subject to availability) for an additional €300
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation insurance see+
Filovent comprehensive insurance see+
Further 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 program are available on request

Activities

Visit of the temple of Esna
Included
Visit of the restored Wekalet Al-Geddawi
Included
Visit of a caravanserai in Esna
Included
Visit of the Ottoman era market of Al-Qissariya
Included
Visit of the Nekhbet and Thoth temples
Included
Visit of the Edfu temple
Included
Visit of Gebel Silsileh
Included
Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit of the Crocodile Museum
Included

Customer reviews

Cruise rating

Extraordinary

15 customer reviews
note on 10

9,7

The boat

Extraordinary

note on 10

9,8
Overall condition
9,9
Boat equipments
9,9
Boat comfort
9,7
Cabin comfort
9,7

The service

Extraordinary

note on 10

9,5
Reception and information
8,9
Route and itinerary
9,6
Staff quality
10,0
Cuisine and catering
9,5
Activities
9,5

Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in July 2026
  • 54 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9,7 / 10 (27 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 9,9 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 9,6 / 10
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