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Eight days sailing on the ancient Nile in a dahabieh: between sacred temples and ancient wonders

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

Cabs

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Double cabin with two separate beds convertible into a double bed, large window and private bathroom.
Deluxe cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabin with double bed, large window and private bathroom.
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 Herdiab Kom Ombo Maniha Beshir
Pick-up from your hotel in Aswan or Aswan Airport. We start our tour in Aswan with the great and... see+ magnificent ancient Temple of Philae. The Temple of Philae, located on the island of Agilkia, is one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Egypt. It was moved entirely from its original location to its current site on higher ground, saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan High Dam, which was completed in 1977.
On our way back to our home Dahabeya, we have the opportunity to stop by Aswan Souq (market), practice our bargaining skills, visit the spice market, and have a chance to drink the famous sugarcane juice.
Transfer to embark the Dahabeya. Lunch on board, then we set sail on your voyage heading to Esna as we continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Listen to the sounds of the water buffalo as they wade in the shallow waters beside the banks of the Nile, the donkeys as they go about their daily business, and the various birdlife of the river.
Continue sailing towards Aswan, passing by Herdiab Island.
Tie up at Basheir Island or its surroundings for the overnight stay. 
Included activities: Temple of Philae, Visit of Aswan's market, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Beshir Gebel Silsileh Bassaw El Ramady Sarag Island Fawaza
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. We set off on a relaxing journey to the temple of Gebel... see+ el-Silsila, one of our less frequented destinations. After visiting the temple, we return to the boat for lunch on board and continue sailing until we reach the small island village of Bassaw.
This village, home to about 500 inhabitants, is a self-sufficient community that cultivates its own food, including mangoes, bananas, and dates, while also relying on fishing for their livelihood. Noticeably isolated from the surrounding areas, Bassaw seems frozen in time.
Upon arrival at the village, we will visit a local farmer’s property, where we will be warmly welcomed into their home. We will have the opportunity to ask any questions we might have, particularly about the education of girls living on the island. (There may also be a chance to bake our own local sun bread for dinner.)
We then continue sailing until we reach another island, either Sarag or Fawza, where we will enjoy dinner. The crew will present an Egyptian night of fun with folkloric entertainment. 
Included activities: Temple of Gebel Silsileh, Visit of Bassaw, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Fawaza Edfou El Hegz Esna
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. We set off on a relaxing journey to Edfu, where your tour... see+ guide 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, thanks to the fact that it became buried beneath the desert sand and remained buried for about 2,000 years before being rediscovered and subsequently excavated. After your tour, continue sailing until we reach Esna for the overnight stay. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Esna Luxor
Pick-up from the boat with our tour guide, who will take you to visit the famous historical... see+ monuments on Luxor’s West Bank. During this tour, your first stop will be the Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where Tutankhamun’s still intact tomb was discovered in 1922.
Next, we will see the magnificent rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You will also have the option to visit the Alabaster Factory to experience how the great ancient artists carved the stones. On the way, we will visit the Colossi of Memnon.
We will also visit the vast Amon-Ra complex, also known as Karnak.
Then, we will transfer back to the boat in Esna, sail, and overnight at El Hegz Island. 
Included activities: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, Visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor Edfou Fawaza Sarag Island El Ramady Bassaw
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river while we sail to Edfu.
Continue sailing, passing... see+ by some islands where you can watch children playing by the Nile, as well as buffaloes and donkeys walking along the riverbanks.
Enjoy lunch on board, then continue sailing until we reach Bassaw.
In the evening, enjoy dinner on the island, where the crew will present an Egyptian night of fun with folkloric entertainment. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Bassaw Beshir Maniha Kom Ombo Herdiab Assouan
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. While sailing, we will pass by more islands, such as Bashier... see+ and Maliha, enjoying the wonderful views along the Nile before arriving at Kom Ombo.
Upon arrival, your guide will take you to explore the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the most unique and fascinating ancient temples. This temple is dedicated to two different gods—Sobek and Haeroris—requiring the builders to construct two of everything, resulting in a complex that is essentially two temples in one.
We then continue sailing towards Aswan, passing by Herdiab Island, where you can enjoy swimming in the Nile. 
Included activities: Temple of Kom Ombo, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan
Enjoy breakfast aboard the Dahabeya. Today, you have the option to take an excursion to the Abu... see+ Simbel Temples to visit the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. Alternatively, you may choose to visit the Nubian Village in Aswan, where you can take a break with the Nubian people and ride camels. You may also enjoy a boat ride around the islands of Aswan, including a visit to the beautiful Botanical Garden. 
Optional services: Visit the temples of Abu Simbel, Nubian village and botanical garden, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan
Breakfast on board. Collect your luggage and disembark the ship. Our Aswan representative will... see+ escort you to Aswan Airport or your hotel in Aswan. 
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
Prepaid SIM card
All-inclusive drinks
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tip for crew - Compulsory : 56€ / person
Tip for guide - Compulsory : 35€ / person to be paid on the spot
Further information
Even if the boat is equipped with sails, it will mainly be powered when the conditions are too pitch for the sails to be used
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Temple of Philae
Included
Visit of Aswan's market
Included
Temple of Gebel Silsileh
Included
Visit of Bassaw
Included
Folklore evening
Included
Visit to the Temple of Edfu
Included
Visit to the Valley of the Kings
Included
Visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut
Included
Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
Included
Visit to Karnak temple
Included
Temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit the temples of Abu Simbel
Not included
Nubian village and botanical garden
Not included

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Commercial history with Filovent

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