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From Luxor to Cairo: A 11-Day Journey Down the Nile

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 8
Maximum capacity: 16 travelers
Crew members: 10

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Standard cabin with twin beds and a private bathroom.
Suite
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Suite with double bed 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

Luxor Quena
Arrival in Luxor and discovery of the east bank with a visit to the majestic Karnak Temple.... see+ Continue to the west bank to explore the famous Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Boarding the dahabieh. Lunch on board, then sailing towards Qena. Afternoon tea and dinner on board.
Overnight stay in Qena. 
Included activities: Visit to Karnak temple, Visit of the Valley of the Kings, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Quena Dendera Naga Hamadi
Breakfast on board. Visit the magnificent temple of Dendera, one of the best-preserved temples in... see+ Egypt. Return on board and sail to Nag Hammadi. Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board. Overnight stay in Nag Hammadi. 
Included activities: Visit to the majestic Temple of Dendera, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Abydos Naga Hamadi El Balyana Sohag
Breakfast and lunch on board. Visit the sacred site of Abydos, a spiritual center of ancient Egypt... see+ and the center of the cult of Osiris. Sail to El Balyana, passing under the Abu Homar Bridge. Afternoon tea and dinner on board. Overnight stay in Girga or Sohag. 
Included activities: Visit to the sacred site of Abydos, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sohag
Breakfast while cruising to Sohag.
Lunch on board.
Cultural visits:
-White Monastery
-Red... see+ Monastery
-Sohag Museum
Afternoon tea and dinner on board.
Overnight in Tahta or Sohag. 
Included activities: Visit to the White Monastery in Sohag, Visit to the Red Monastery in Sohag, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sohag Assiout
Sail to Assiut. Breakfast on board. Visit Deir Dronka monastery, located on Mount Gabal Dronka.... see+ Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board. Overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Deir Dronka Monastery, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assiout Tel Al Amarna
Full day of sailing between Assiut and Tell el-Amarna. Full board on board (breakfast, lunch, and... see+ dinner). Overnight stay in Tell el-Amarna. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Tel Al Amarna El Minya
Breakfast on board.
Tour of the Tell el-Amarna site, the ancient capital of Pharaoh... see+ Akhenaten:
-Northern tombs
-Akhenaten’s royal tomb
-Northern palace
-Small temples dedicated to Aten
-Tuna el-Gebel
Lunch on board while sailing to El Minya.
Afternoon tea and dinner on board.
Overnight in El Minya. 
Included activities: Tour of the northern tombs at Tel El-Amarna, Visit to Akhenaten’s Royal Tomb, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
El Minya Beni Hassan Samalout
Breakfast on board. Visit the Beni Hassan tombs, famous for their frescoes depicting daily life in... see+ ancient Egypt. Return to the boat and sail to Samalout. Lunch and afternoon tea on board. Visit Gabal el-Teir. Dinner on board. Overnight in Samalout. 
Included activities: Visit to the tombs of Beni Hassan, Visit to Gabal el-Teir, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Samalout Beni Suef
Navigation to Beni Suef. Full board on board. In the evening, walk to discover the local atmosphere... see+ and daily life of the inhabitants. Overnight stay in Beni Suef. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Beni Suef Cairo
Breakfast on board. Cruise to Cairo. Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board. Overnight stay in... see+ Cairo. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cairo
Breakfast and lunch on board. Final disembarkation. Visit the legendary pyramids of Giza, the last... see+ remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. End of the cruise in Cairo. 
Included activities: Visit the legendary pyramids of Giza, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
A French-speaking guide
Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on board
Egyptologist guide
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Flights
Guides who speak English, Spanish, or Italian are available upon request for an additional fee
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Further information
The order of visits may be changed depending on navigation or operating conditions
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

Visit to Karnak temple
Included
Visit of the Valley of the Kings
Included
Visit to the majestic Temple of Dendera
Included
Visit to the sacred site of Abydos
Included
Visit to the White Monastery in Sohag
Included
Visit to the Red Monastery in Sohag
Included
Visit to the Sohag Museum
Included
Visit to Deir Dronka Monastery
Included
Tour of the northern tombs at Tel El-Amarna
Included
Visit to Akhenaten’s Royal Tomb
Included
Tour of the North Palace at Tel El-Amarna
Included
Visit to the small temples dedicated to Aten
Included
Visit to Tuna el-Gebel
Included
Visit to the tombs of Beni Hassan
Included
Visit to Gabal el-Teir
Included
Visit the legendary pyramids of Giza
Included

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

  • Filovent partner since 2026
  • Last booking with this partner in April 2026
  • 19 bookings with this partner
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