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6 days to admire Egypt aboard a Dahabieh on the Nile

Looking for a vacation with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural attractions?

By Pierre VO your cruise expert
The boat
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 12
Maximum capacity: 24 travelers

Cabins

Deluxe double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The deluxe cabin offers plenty of space to relax, while three sliding windows let you enjoy the beauty of the Nile. It features a king-size bed (or twin beds) and a private bathroom with shower, toilet and wall mirrors.
Suite with panoramic view
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The suite offers magnificent views of the Nile, and with its large floor-to-ceiling windows, it's the most pleasant way to navigate the river. It features a king-size bed and a private bathroom with shower, toilet and wall mirrors.
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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
Luxor Esna
Pick-up for the cruise will be between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. from your hotel in Luxor by our... see+ local partner (not from the airport). We strongly recommend that you arrive the night before, as morning flights can sometimes be delayed and you may miss the pick-up in Luxor for the cruise.
Esna, located some 33 miles south of Luxor, is where you will board your dahabiya and meet the crew. A thriving market town, Esna is best known for the small ancient temple of Khnum, which lies 30 feet below street level. Your journey will begin with a short walk to the temple and a stroll through the streets filled with beautiful textiles and other exotic goods. 
Included activities: Walking tour of the temple of Esna on foot, Walk in Esna, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Esna El Kab Edfou
El Kab, on the east bank of the Nile, was once the capital of Upper Egypt and is still home to the... see+ Temple of Nekhbet, as well as a row of fascinating decorated tombs carved into the mountainside. As soon as the boat docks, you’ll set out on a lovely walk through a small fishing village to visit the necropolis. In the afternoon, the boat will arrive in Edfu, home to the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to the god Horus. This temple is one of the best-preserved of all Egyptian temples. You will be driven to the temple through the bustling streets of the town. After returning to the boat, you will set sail for a magnificent island. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, Visit to a small fishing village and the necropolis, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Edfou Gebel el-Silsila
This is a day dedicated to the river: immediately after an optional morning walk and breakfast, you... see+ will set sail. In the afternoon, you will stop at an island to walk or swim in the Nile. At dusk, you may have the opportunity to walk in the desert along a valley hauled in by rock blocks covered with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and inscriptions from the Stone Age. These images mark the beginning of the shortest route through the desert to Libya (28 days in ancient times). At night, the boat will moor at the foot of the illuminated temple of Gebel Silsileh. 
Included activities: Desert walk in the valley of rocks, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Gebel el-Silsila
This is where the Nile, flowing between two mountain ranges, is at its narrowest. You will usually... see+ be the only visitors to this fascinating site, as large Nile cruise boats are not allowed to stop here. After visiting the small temple of Horemheb and passing through the sandstone quarries, where the ancient Egyptians carved the stone for most of their most famous temples, you will head to a picturesque café to enjoy tea and shisha (water pipe). You will then sail to a picturesque riverbank where you will stop for lunch and a swim. 
Included activities: Temple of Horemheb and Sandstone Quarries, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Gebel el-Silsila Kom Ombo
After a night on the water under the stars, the morning excursion will take you to the town and... see+ temple of Kom Ombo. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period on the site of an older temple and in one of the most beautiful locations, on a bend in the river. The temple was dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god. After enjoying the temple, you will visit the new crocodile museum, which contains many mummified crocodiles, testifying to the importance this creature played in this region in ancient times. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit to the new crocodile museum, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Kom Ombo Assouan
Wake up to the magnificent sight of the desert closing in on the river at the Aswan deck. This is... see+ where your cruise ends. You will leave us relaxed and invigorated in the morning. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Egyptian guide (in the language requested by the travel group)
Entrance pass for the five sites visited during the cruise
Meals, snacks and soft drinks
Transfer from the dahabieh to your hotel in Aswan
Transfer from your hotel in Luxor (not the airport) to your dahabieh in Esna
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Beer, wine (white and red) and spirits (charged to passengers)
Tips to the crew and guide at the end of the cruise
Transfer from the dahabieh to Aswan airport
Flights
Prepaid SIM card
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation insurance see+
Filovent comprehensive insurance see+
Further information
There is a limit to the number of single occupancy cabins per boat per week to cover operating costs. Beyond this limit, all rooms will be charged at the two people rate
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
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

Walking tour of the temple of Esna on foot
Included
Walk in Esna
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Visit to the Temple of Edfu
Included
Visit to a small fishing village and the necropolis
Included
Desert walk in the valley of rocks
Included
Temple of Horemheb and Sandstone Quarries
Included
Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit to the new crocodile museum
Included

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Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in July 2024
  • 2 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9,4 / 10 (2 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 9,0 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 9,8 / 10
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