A three-day break in Egypt aboard a traditional sailboat: gentle sailing and moments of wonder
Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 16
Maximum capacity: 32 travelers
Cabins
Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Double cabin with double bed or twin beds on request. The window offers a view of the Nile and the surrounding river landscape. The cabin is equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, bed linen, towels, and toiletries, as well as a storage closet, Wi-Fi, and a safe.
Double cabin with double bed or twin beds on request. The window offers a view of the Nile and the surrounding river landscape. The cabin is equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, bed linen, towels, and toiletries, as well as a storage closet, Wi-Fi, and a safe.
Suite
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Suite with double bed. The window and balcony offer views of the Nile and the surrounding river landscape. The suite is equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, bed linen, towels, and toiletries, as well as a storage closet, Wi-Fi, and a safe.
Suite with double bed. The window and balcony offer views of the Nile and the surrounding river landscape. The suite is equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, bed linen, towels, and toiletries, as well as a storage closet, Wi-Fi, and a safe.
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
Assouan Kom Ombo
Upon arrival in Aswan, you will receive a private welcome from our local partner and be transferred... see+
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Kom Ombo Gebel Silsileh Edfou
Cruise along the Nile and stop to explore the fascinating Gebel el-Silsila, where ancient sandstone... see+
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Edfu, Visit of Gebel el Silsila, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Edfou Esna Luxor
After breakfast on board, disembark in Esna and enjoy a scenic drive back to Luxor. For those who... see+
Optional services: Hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, The Valley of the Kings, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included
The price includes
Water and hot beverages on the side of the boat
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
English tour guide (Egyptologist)
Transfers
Taxes and service charges
Admission fees to program sites
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Services other than those mentioned
Tips (recommended: €10 per person per night for staff and guide)
Activities not included in the program
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 and excursions on request see+
Activities
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Customer reviews
Cruise rating
Rating based on the average of the boat ratings and the partner's service quality for this cruise.
Extraordinary
1 customer reviews
note on 10
9,4
The boat
Extraordinary
note on 10
10,0
| Criterion name | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall condition | 10,0 |
| Boat equipments | 10,0 |
| Boat comfort | 10,0 |
| Cabin comfort | 10,0 |
The service
Fabulous
note on 10
8,8
| Criterion name | Score |
|---|---|
| Reception and information | 8,0 |
| Route and itinerary | 10,0 |
| Staff quality | 10,0 |
| Cuisine and catering | 8,0 |
| Activities | 8,0 |
Information about the partner
- Filovent partner since 2025
- Last booking with this partner in August 2026
- 51 bookings with this partner
- Partner's overall rating: 9,0 / 10 (11 avis)
- Average rating of the partner's boats: 9,1 / 10
- Average rating of the partner's service: 8,8 / 10
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