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6 day cruise aboard a Dahabieh on the enchanting Nile

Looking for a relaxing, exclusive and culturally rich vacation?

By Pierre VO your cruise expert
The boat
A unique vacation
Relaxation... but not a pitch!
Who is this type of trip for?
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 12
Maximum capacity: 24 travelers
Crew members: 15

Cabs

Outside cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Comfortable outside cabins, with large windows. Each cabin has its own color design and is named and written with a matching flower.
Suite with terrace
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Two spacious suites with panoramic windows on both sides and their own terrace. Each suite has its own color design and is named and scripted with a matching flower.
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 Luxor airport or hotel to Esna (approximately 45 minutes' drive). Check in on the... see+ boat at 9 a.m. with a welcome drink, briefing on the boat, and check into your cabin. Then, you will take an excursion to Esna and the ancient Egyptian temple of Khnum. Back on the boat, you will sail to the village of Al Hegz, having lunch en route. Before dinner, we will visit the village, where you can get a glimpse of traditional Egyptian life. You will see how the fields are cultivated, the women bake bread, and the village elders play dominoes and smoke shisha. Overnight in Al Hegz. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Esna, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
El Hegz Edfou Gebel Silsileh
En route to Edfu, you'll have breakfast on the bridge. Edfu is a town in Upper Egypt on the west... see+ bank of the Nile, some 85 kilometers south of Luxor and 100 kilometers north of Aswan. Lunch awaits you on board. Your itinerary takes you to the island of Bissa, where you can admire small fishing boats, old houses and farms. Next, you head for Gabal as-Silsila, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the banks of the Nile. Once in Gabal as-Silsila, you dine in front of the breathtaking scenery of the illuminated Horemheb temple. Overnight in Gabal as-Silsila. 
Included activities: Visit to Edfu temple, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Gebel Silsileh Beshir
After breakfast, visit the temple of Horemheb and the sandstone quarry of Gabal as-Silsila, one of... see+ the many highlights of this cruise. During lunch, we'll continue to Bashir Island, an island that invites you to swim and stroll. The crew will prepare dinner for you on the banks of the Nile. You will then spend the night on Bashir Island. 
Included activities: Gebel Silsileh, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Beshir Kom Ombo Assouan
After breakfast, it's off to Kom Ombo. After visiting the temples and the small museum with its... see+ mummified crocodiles, a testament to the importance these animals had here in ancient times, we return to the boat for lunch. You'll then sail to Alherdiab beach for a long swim, sunbathing and stroll. During dinner, the "Queeny" heads for its destination just before Aswan, where you'll spend the night. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan
After breakfast, another highlight follows with a visit to the temple of Philae (Temple of Isis),... see+ hailed as the "Pearl of the Nile" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. On the way back to the Queeny, you'll have the chance to visit the new dam and the unfinished obelisk. After lunch, you'll be spoilt for choice as Aswan has plenty to offer. In the evening, a joyous farewell party will be held on the "Queeny", lovingly prepared and hosted by the crew, before you spend a final night on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Philae temple, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan
Breakfast and departure, then transfer to the airport, train station or hotel in Aswan.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
All transfers from the boat to tourist sites
Transfer from hotel/airport to boat
Transfer from boat to hotel/airport
Drinks with meals
WIFI
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Additional bed
Prepaid SIM card
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Further information
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

Visit to the Temple of Esna
Included
Visit to Edfu temple
Included
Gebel Silsileh
Included
Visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit to Philae temple
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 $152 / 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 $201 / 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 $172 / pers.

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

  • Filovent partner since 2023
  • Last booking with this partner in January 2026
  • 4 bookings with this partner
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