English (US) Deutsch English (UK) Español Français Italiano
Filovent yacht charter agency
  Add to my shortlist
boat
icon-plane

A 15 day egyptian odyssey between Luxor, Aswan and Marsa Alam

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 11

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Double cabin with twin beds convertible into a double bed.
Suite with panoramic view
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Suite with double bed and 3 windows offering panoramic views.
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
Cairo
Our local partner will meet you upon arrival at Cairo International Airport and accompany you to... see+ your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. At the hotel, they will help you with check-in formalities and provide you with all the information you need for the following days. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will take you to the world of "absolute greatness": the... see+ Giza plateau, symbol of ancient Egypt with its pyramids: Cheops, the largest of the pyramids and the last of the Seven Wonders of the World, Chephren and its pink granite temple and Mykerinos, bordered by the pyramids of the queens, all guarded by the famous Sphinx of Giza, the largest monolithic sculpture in the world. After lunch in a typical restaurant, your guide will take you to the sites of Sakkarah and Memphis. At the end of the day, you will be taken back to your hotel. 
Included activities: Excursion to the Pyramids of Giza, Visit of the Saqqara necropolis, see+
Optional services: Sound and light show at the pyramids of Giza see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure by private vehicle to visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum... see+ (GEM) in Giza, partially open after close-hauled construction. Located near the pyramids, the museum houses an exceptional collection of over 100,000 objects tracing 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history, including the entire treasure of Tutankhamun, exhibited for the first time in one place, as well as the impressive monumental statue of Ramses II. The museum's modern architecture, inspired by the pyramids, makes this visit a highlight of the day. Lunch at a restaurant (vegetarian meal available on request). In the afternoon, discover the Coptic Quarter of Old Cairo, the historic heart of Egyptian Christianity, with a visit to the Church of St. Sergius, built on the supposed site of the Holy Family's refuge, the Church of St. Mary, known as the Hanging Church, remarkable for its architecture and icons, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, a masterpiece of Cairo's Jewish heritage.
Return to the hotel in Cairo and overnight stay. 
Included activities: Visit of the Coptic quarter and Saint Sergius church, The Grand Egyptian Museum "GEM", see+
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cairo Luxor Esna El Hegz
After breakfast at your hotel, our representative will accompany you to Cairo Airport for your... see+ flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, our representative will welcome you before transferring you with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your tour begins on the east bank of Luxor, site of the fabulous Karnak complex—the largest religious complex ever built, dedicated to the Theban triad with Amun-Ra. Its ancient name "Ipet-isut" means "the most sacred place." The spectacular hypostyle hall has 137 monumental columns. You will then explore the Theban Necropolis on the west bank, including the Valley of the Kings with its tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs. The tour continues to the Colossi of Memnon (remains of the temple of Amenhotep III) and the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Carved into the Theban cliff, this three-level temple combines harmony and modernity. Although dedicated to Amun, it also houses chapels of Anubis and Hathor. The temple of Hatshepsut, one of only four female pharaohs, remains an exceptional testament to her reign. After the visits, transfer to your dahabieh in Esna (boarding at noon). Lunch on board while sailing to El Hegz Island for the night. Dinner and night on board. 
Included activities: Visit of the east bank of Luxor, Visit to the temple of Karnak, see+
Optional services: Sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak,... see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
El Hegz Edfou Bassaw
Breakfast on the side of the boat, then sail to Edfu. Enjoy lunch on the side of the boat and take... see+ in the magnificent scenery as you cruise to Bisaw Island, where the boat will stop for the night. Free time to explore the island and dinner on the riverbank. Overnight on the side of the boat. 
Included activities: Leisurely walk around Bassaw Island, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Bassaw Gebel Silsileh Kom Ombo El Ramady
Breakfast on board, then departure for a visit to Gebel Silsileh, both an archaeological site and... see+ Egypt's most important sandstone quarry. Under the protection of the god Hapy, this quarry provided sandstone for almost all the temples of Upper Egypt. On the western bank stands a rock sanctuary dedicated to the god Horemheb and seven other deities, including the local god Sobek. Lunch on board, then explore the ancient quarry on foot before sailing to Kom Ombo. This perfectly symmetrical temple honors two deities: Sobek the crocodile (south) and Horus the falcon (north). Built on a hill by three Ptolemies, the Kom Ombo complex is surrounded by walls decorated with reliefs. Return to the boat and sail to El Ramadi Island for overnight anchorage. 
Included activities: Visit to the archaeological site of Gebel Silsileh, Visit to the temple of Sobek and Haroëris, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan Agilkia Assouan
After breakfast on board, departure for a visit to the temple of Philae on the island of Agilka,... see+ one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Egypt. Begun by the pharaoh Nectanebo I during the 30th dynasty and completed by the Romans, it is the main sanctuary dedicated to Isis. After the visits, you will return to the boat where you will enjoy lunch on board. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure aboard the dahabiya. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Philae on the island of Agilka, see+
Optional services: Sound and light show at the Philae see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan
After breakfast on board, free time. Lunch served aboard the boat. Free afternoon on the dahabiya.... see+ Dinner and overnight on your cruise. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan El Ramady
After breakfast on board, you will embark for Kom Ombo. Lunch on board, then sail to the island of... see+ El Ramady. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
El Ramady Esna
Breakfast on board, then sail to Edfu. Upon arrival, transfer to the Temple of Horus further... see+ inland. This sanctuary of the falcon god Horus is both the largest temple of the Ptolemaic dynasty and the second largest in Egypt after Karnak. Inside, the intact paintings, inscriptions, and reliefs make it the best-preserved temple in Egypt. After the visit, return to the boat for lunch and continue the cruise to Esna, dinner, and overnight on the side of your cruise ship. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Horus, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Esna Marsa Alam
After breakfast on board, you will be transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to Marsa Alam... see+ (departure from Luxor), approximately 4 hours and 50 minutes drive (365 Km) to your hotel. At the hotel, our representative will help you with check-in formalities and provide you with all the necessary information. Then enjoy a day at leisure in Marsa Alam. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Marsa Alam
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day in Marsa Alam OR optional departure for Wadi El Gemal National... see+ Park (Valley of the Camels). Desert excursion by camel or 4x4 with your guide. Lunch during the visit. Wadi El Gemal is an expanse of land and crystal-clear water south of Marsa Alam. Wadi El Gemal has a diverse ecosystem. The fauna is rich in diversity, including several endangered species. The coastline of Wadi El Gemal is diverse, encompassing rocky, sandy, and muddy beaches. The park's coastline stretches for about 120 km and includes several important sites such as the promontories of Ras Baghdadi and Ras Honorab, Sharm El Louly, and Quraa El Hartway Bay. You will enjoy the sunset, dinner with the Bedouins, the snake charmer show, Bedouin songs and dances. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Dinner and overnight stay in Marsa Alam. 
Optional services: Trip to Wadi El Gemal, Desert excursion by camel or 4X4, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Marsa Alam
After breakfast at the hotel, you can enjoy a day at leisure in Marsa Alam, or take a quad bike... see+ tour. Our representative will meet you at your hotel reception in Marsa Alam and take you to the quad bike meeting point. You will receive a short driver training course on site, and then begin your desert excursion (approximately 25 kms), your inland desert adventure that will take you to an authentic Bedouin village.There, you'll discover traditional Bedouin life, customs and traditions. A glass of tea will be offered as you watch a magnificent sunset over ochre-coloured landscapes set ablaze by the setting sun. Finally, return to the quad meeting point and transfer to your hotel in Marsa Alam. 
Optional services: Quad safari in the desert, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Marsa Alam
After breakfast at the hotel, you can enjoy a day at leisure in Marsa Alam, or head off to Sharm El... see+ Luli to enjoy the beach and snorkelling. Discover coral reefs under clear water, the slower behaviour of solitary groupers or puffer fish, exotic coloured napoleons and bright orange clown fish. If you're lucky, you'll see sea turtles and hawksbill turtles. At the end of your return to your hotel. 
Optional services: Snorkelling at Sharm El Luli, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Marsa Alam Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will accompany you in a modern air-conditioned... see+ vehicle to Marsa Alam airport. We hope you enjoyed your Egypt tour. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
Reception and assistance at arrival and departure airports
Soft Drinks
Water
Tours and admission to the sites listed in the itinerary
Fast-track service at Cairo airport
Transfers
Assistance for travellers throughout their stay
Service charges and taxes
Domestic flight
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Visa for Egypt
Fees for porters, drivers, and boat crews : 100 € / person to be paid in cash on the spot
International flights
Beverages other than those listed
Personal expenses
services not mentioned in the programme
Prepaid SIM card
Tips for guides (between €5 and €10 per person per day)
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
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 and excursions on request see+

Activities

Excursion to the Pyramids of Giza
Included
Visit of the Saqqara necropolis
Included
Visit of the Coptic quarter and Saint Sergius church
Included
The Grand Egyptian Museum "GEM"
Included
Visit of the east bank of Luxor
Included
Visit to the temple of Karnak
Included
Visit to the colossi of Memnon
Included
Visit to the mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Included
Visit to the valley of the kings
Included
Leisurely walk around Bassaw Island
Included
Visit to the archaeological site of Gebel Silsileh
Included
Visit to the temple of Sobek and Haroëris
Included
Visit to the temple of Philae on the island of Agilka
Included
Visit to the Temple of Horus
Included
Sound and light show at the pyramids of Giza
Not included
Sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak
Not included
Hot-air balloon trip around the west bank of Luxor
Not included
Sound and light show at the Philae
Not included
Trip to Wadi El Gemal
Not included
Desert excursion by camel or 4X4
Not included
Dinner with the Bedouins
Not included
Quad safari in the desert
Not included
Snorkelling at Sharm El Luli
Not included

Customer reviews

The boat

This partner's boat has not yet been rated by a Filovent customer for this cruise.

The service

The service quality of this partner has not yet been rated by a Filovent customer for this cruise.

Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in April 2026
  • 116 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 8,8 / 10 (53 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 8,8 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 8,9 / 10
    • Pierre
    With Pierre your cruise expert

    Log in to receive your personalized cruise

    Invalid email
    Forgotten your password? Invalid password, it must be at least 8 characters long. Invalid e-mail address or password We are experiencing a technical problem, please try again later