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An exclusive 8-day immersion in ancient Egypt: cruise aboard a traditional dahabieh with understated charm, in an exceptional natural setting

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 12
Maximum capacity: 24 travelers
Crew members: 12

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The 22 m² cabins each have a private bathroom, individual air conditioning and two windows offering a view of the banks of the Nile.
Double suite
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The suites, each measuring 32 m², feature a private terrace for an even more intimate experience, while enjoying the different landscapes offered by the Nile and its banks throughout the cruise.
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
Meet at Paris, Lyon, or Nantes airport and fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our... see+ local partner and transferred to your dahabieh, followed by dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor Esna El Hegz
Breakfast and cruise to Esna. On arrival, visit the Temple of Esna, dedicated to Khnum and Neith.... see+ Construction of this temple began under Ptolemy VIII and was completed under Roman rule, first by Claudius and then by Marcus Aurelius. The temple, which is still partly buried, is situated on land 10 m lower than the rest of the city. Return to the boat for lunch and continue the cruise to the island of El Hegz, where the boat will stop for the night. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Esna temple, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
El Hegz Edfou Bassaw
Breakfast, then sail to Edfu. On arrival, excursion by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus... see+ further inland. This sanctuary of the falcon god Horus is both the largest temple of the Ptolemy 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 the island of Bisaw, where the boat will stop for the night. Free time for a stroll around the island and dinner on shore. Overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Edfu temple, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Bassaw Gebel Silsileh Kom Ombo Assouan
Breakfast and departure for Gebel Silsileh, both an archaeological site and Egypt's largest... see+ sandstone quarry. Placed under the protection of the god Hapy, this quarry provided the sandstone for almost all the temples in Upper Egypt. On the west bank of the river is a rock-cut sanctuary dedicated to the god Horemheb and seven other deities, including the local god Sobek. Lunch on board and cruise on to Kom Ombo. On arrival, visit the temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two deities, Sobek the crocodile to the south and Horus the falcon to the north, the temple's architecture is perfectly symmetrical. Erected on a hill by three Ptolemies, the Kom Ombo complex is surrounded by an enclosing wall covered in reliefs. Return to the boat and continue upriver to Aswan for dinner. Overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit Gebel Silsileh, Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan
Breakfast on board, followed by a visit to the Temple of Philae on the island of Agilka, one of... see+ Egypt's most beautiful sanctuaries. Begun by Pharaoh Nectanebo I during the 30th dynasty and completed by the Romans, it is the main sanctuary dedicated to Isis. After Philae, the visit continues with the high dam and the unfinished obelisk.

The Aswan region, rich in the schist, alabaster and pink granite found only in this part of Egypt, provided the stone blocks for the pyramids, statues and colossi built by the pharaohs. In the granite quarry you'll find the largest obelisk known to date (41.75m), which was abandoned due to a crack in the rock. Return to the boat for lunch. Optional sound and light show at Philae temple in the evening. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Philae, Visit the high dam, see+
Optional services: Sound and light show at Philae see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan Esna
Breakfast and morning at leisure in town. Optional excursions by coach or plane to visit the... see+ temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II. Return to Aswan for lunch before continuing on to Esna, where you will arrive during the night. Dinner and night on board. 
Optional services: Abu Simbel by plane or coach, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Esna Luxor
Breakfast, then departure by coach for a visit to the necropolis of Thebes on the west bank of the... see+ Nile, followed by the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, home to the tombs of numerous New Kingdom pharaohs, their families and nobles in favor. The tour continues with the Colossi of Memnon, the last vestiges of the temple of Amenhotep III, and Deir el Bahari, the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Carved out of the rock in the Theban mountain, this three-tiered temple built in 1455 is both harmonious and modern, and although dedicated to the god Amun, it also contains chapels to Anubis and Hathor, the patron goddess of women. Return to the Dahabiya for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the southern part of ancient Thebes on the east bank of the Nile, home to the temples of Karnak and Luxor. The two temples are linked by a dromos, a long walkway lined with sphinxes, and are dedicated to Amun. In the evening, optional sound and light show at Karnak temple. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit the necropolis of Thebes, Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, see+
Optional services: Sound and light show at Karnak see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor
Breakfast on board. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Luxor airport. Assistance with... see+ boarding formalities and flight to Paris, Lyon or Nantes. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Airport taxes
Reception and assistance at the arrival airport
Round-trip transfers: airport, boat, airport
International flights
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Fees for porters, guides, boat crew : 35 € / person to be paid in cash on the spot
Alcoholic beverages
Visa fee of €33 to be paid in cash upon arrival
Guide in another language at extra cost
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Further information
Please note that sailing conditions and flight schedules may also alter the times and order of visits
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

Visit to Esna temple
Included
Visit to Edfu temple
Included
Visit Gebel Silsileh
Included
Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit to the temple of Philae
Included
Visit the high dam
Included
Unfinished obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan is an impressive remnant located in an ancient granite quarry in Upper Egypt. Commissioned during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, it was intended to be the largest obelisk ever constructed, reaching about 42 meters in height and... see+ weighing an estimated 1,200 tons. However, a crack that appeared during the carving process halted the work, leaving the monument incomplete and still attached to the bedrock.
Today, the site provides a unique insight into the working methods of ancient Egyptian stonecutters. Visitors can observe extraction techniques, tool marks, and the monumental logistics involved in creating such structures. 
Included
Visit the necropolis of Thebes
Included
Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens
Included
Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
Included
Visit the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Included
Visit to Karnak temple
Included
Visit Luxor Temple
Included
Sound and light show at Philae
Not included
Abu Simbel by plane or coach
Not included
Sound and light show at Karnak
Not 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 March 2026
  • 171 bookings with this partner
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