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Dahabieh cruise on the Nile, visiting the temples and legendary sites of ancient Egypt

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 9
Maximum capacity: 18 travelers
Crew members: 9

Cabs

Suite with private terrace
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The air-conditioned suite is located at the rear of the ship and measures 21 m². It includes a lounge area and a private terrace with views of the Nile. It is equipped with Egyptian cotton bedding. The bathroom has a shower, toilet, sink, and hairdryer. It offers amenities comparable to those in the cabins, with a larger surface area.
Double cabin with a large bed or twin beds
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The cabin measures 13 m² and is equipped with two single beds or one large bed. It is air-conditioned and has a large window offering a view of the Nile. Each cabin includes Egyptian cotton bedding. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, toilet, sink, and hairdryer.
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

Luxor Esna El Hegz
Pick up from your hotel or Luxor airport with our tour guide who will take you to visit the famous... see+ historical monuments on Luxor’s West Bank. During this tour, your first stop will be at Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where Tutankhamen’s still intact tomb was discovered in 1922.
Then we will see the magnificent rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut, you also have the possibility to visit the Alabaster Factory to experience how the great old artists were curving the stones. On the way we will visit the Colossi of Memnon.
Visit the vast Amon-Ra complex, also known as Karnak.
Then transfer to embark the boat in Esna, sailing and overnight at El Hegz Island. 
Included activities: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memenon and the Temple of Karnak, see+
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El Hegz Edfou Fawaza El Ramady Bassaw
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river while you are sailing to Edfu.
Continue sailing,... see+ passing by some islands where you can watch kids playing by the Nile, buffaloes, and donkeys walking along the riverbanks. Have lunch on board and continue sailing until we reach a small island village called Bassaw. This is a 500-inhabitant community that cultivates its own food, such as mangoes, bananas, and dates, and lives by fishing. The village is remarkably isolated from surrounding areas and appears frozen in time!
Visit Bassaw Village. Upon arrival at the farmer’s property, we will be welcomed into their home, and we will have the opportunity to ask any questions, especially about the education of girls living on the island. (There might be a chance to bake our local sun bread for dinner.) Enjoy dinner on the island, where the crew will present an Egyptian night of fun with folkloric entertainment. 
Included activities: Visit of Bassaw, Folklore evening, see+
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Maniha Kom Ombo Bassaw Gebel Silsileh Beshir Herdiab Assouan
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. Visit Hormoheb Temple/Selsila Temple, then return to the boat... see+ to continue sailing. While sailing, we will pass by more islands like Bashier and Maliha, enjoying the stunning views along the Nile, before arriving at Kom Ombo.
Continue sailing towards Aswan, passing by Herdiab Island, with the possibility of swimming in the Nile. 
Included activities: Temple of Gebel Silsileh, see+
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Assouan
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. Continue sailing until we reach Aswan. We begin our tour in... see+ Aswan with the great and magnificent ancient Temple of Philae. The Temple of Philae, on Agilka Island, is one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Egypt. It was completely moved from its original location to its current position on higher ground to be saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, following the construction of the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1977. On our way back to our Dahabeya, we have the opportunity to stop by Aswan Souq (market), with the chance to practice our bargaining skills, visit the spice market, and enjoy famous sugarcane juice.
There is also the option to visit the Nubian Village in Aswan, have a break with the Nubian people, and ride camels. You may also enjoy a ride around the islands in Aswan, including a visit to the Botanical Garden. 
Included activities: Temple of Philae, Visit of Aswan's market, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
Assouan Herdiab Kom Ombo Maniha Beshir
Breakfast on board. Today, we have the option to take an excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples to... see+ visit the Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari.
Lunch on board, then we will set sail on our voyage heading to Esna, continuing towards Kom Ombo. Listen to the sounds of the water buffalo wading in the shallow waters beside the banks of the Nile, the donkeys going about their day-to-day business, and the various bird life along the river. Continue sailing towards Aswan, passing by Herdiab Island.
We arrive at Kom Ombo Temple where your guide will take you to see the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple. This is one of the most unique and intriguing ancient temples because it was dedicated to two different gods: Sobek and Haeroris. To make this possible, the builders had to construct two of everything, resulting in a complex that is essentially two temples in one.
Tie up at Basheir Island for the night. 
Included activities: Temple of Kom Ombo, see+
Optional services: Visit the temples of Abu Simbel see+
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Dinner
Beshir Gebel Silsileh Bassaw El Ramady Fawaza
Enjoy breakfast aboard Dahabeya. We set off for the relaxing journey to the temple of Gebel el... see+ Silsila, another of our less frequented destinations.
Continue sailing until we reach the other island of either Sarag or Fawza to enjoy dinner on the island where the crew will present an Egyptian night of fun with folkloric entertainment. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Fawaza Edfou El Hegz Esna
Enjoy breakfast aboard Dahabeya. We set off for the relaxing journey to Edfu, where your tour guide... see+ will accompany you on another excursion, this time to see the ancient Greco-Roman Temple of Horus / Edfu Temple. This is the best-preserved temple in Egypt due to the fact that it became buried beneath the desert sand, and it remained buried for about 2,000 years before being rediscovered and subsequently excavated. After your tour, continue sailing until we reach Esna for overnight. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, see+
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Dinner
Esna Luxor
Disembark the ship, transfer from Esna to Luxor airport or your hotel in Luxor.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
WIFI
Sheets and towel/toilet
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Visa fees
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board at the bar
All-inclusive drinks
Prepaid SIM card
Tip for the guide: €8 per person per day
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for the boat crew - Compulsory : 56€ / person
Further information
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Some tips can be prepaid. The rest must be paid in cash, directly to the person who provided the service, at the end of the service
If your trip includes any of these stops, please note that tips must be paid in cash on site: tip for the airport representative on arrival or departure: €2 per person; tip to the driver for airport transfers on arrival or departure: €2 per person; tip to the driver for a day trip: €4 per person; tip to the guide: €8 per person per day; Abu Simbel: driver €8 per person and €10 per person for the accompanying guide; Dendera and Abydos: driver €8 per person and €10 per person for the guide; tip for the horse-drawn carriage in Edfu: €1 per person; tip for any motorboat: €1 per person; tip for temple guards: €1 per person; tip for porters at the airport or hotel: €1 per person
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memenon and the Temple of Karnak
Included
Visit of Bassaw
Included
Folklore evening
Included
Temple of Gebel Silsileh
Included
Temple of Philae
Included
Visit of Aswan's market
Included
Temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit to the Temple of Edfu
Included
Visit the temples of Abu Simbel
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 $154 / 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 $204 / 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 $175 / pers.

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

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