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From Luxor to Hurghada: A 15-day trip combining a Nile cruise and an all-inclusive stay on the Red Sea

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 12

Cabins

Standard cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Standard cabin with 2 separate beds convertible into a double bed.
Royal Suite
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The suite has a large double bed and a private terrace.
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
Meet at the airport, assistance with check-in, and departure for Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be... see+ met by our local partner and transferred to your dahabieh, followed by dinner and an overnight stay on board. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor Esna El Hegz
Breakfast and start of the cruise to Esna. Upon arrival, visit the Temple of Esna, built during the... see+ Greco-Roman period and dedicated to Khnum and Neith. Return to the boat for lunch and continue the cruise to El Hegz Island, where the boat will stop for the night. Dinner and overnight stay on the side of the boat. 
Included activities: Visit to Esna temple, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
El Hegz Edfou Bassaw
Breakfast, then sail to Edfu. Upon arrival, take a horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of... see+ Horus, located further inland. This sanctuary dedicated to the falcon god Horus is both the largest temple of the Ptolemaic 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 Bassaw Island, where the boat will stop for the night. Free time to explore the island and dinner on the riverbank. 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 explore the old quarry on foot before continuing the cruise to 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 to the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit Gebel Silsileh, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan
Breakfast on board, followed by a visit to the Temple of Philae on Agilka Island, one of Egypt’s... see+ most beautiful sanctuaries. Begun by Pharaoh Nectanebo I during the 30th Dynasty and completed by the Romans, it is the principal sanctuary dedicated to Isis. After Philae, the tour continues with a visit to the High Dam and the unfinished obelisk. The Aswan region, rich in schist, alabaster, and pink granite found only in this part of Egypt, provided the stone blocks used for the pyramids, statues, and colossal monuments built by the pharaohs. In the granite quarry, you will find the largest obelisk known to date (41.75 m), the construction of which was abandoned due to a crack in the rock. Return to the boat for lunch. Optional sound and light show at the Temple of Philae in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay 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 Luxor
Breakfast and free morning in town. Optional excursions by coach or plane to visit the temples of... see+ Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II. Return to Aswan for lunch, before resuming your journey to Luxor via Esna, where you will arrive during the night. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Optional services: Abu Simbel by plane or coach, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor
Breakfast, then departure by bus for a tour of the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile,... see+ followed by the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, where the tombs of many New Kingdom pharaohs, as well as those of their families and favored nobles, are located, The tour continues with the Colossi of Memnon, the last remaining vestiges of the temple of Amenhotep III, and Deir el-Bahari, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Carved directly into the rock of the Theban Mountain, this three-terrace temple, built in 1455 BC, is both harmonious and modern; although dedicated to the god Amun, it also features chapels dedicated to Anubis and Hathor, the goddess protector of women. Return to the Dahabieh for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the southern part of ancient Thebes on the east bank of the Nile, where the temples of Karnak and Luxor are located. The two temples are connected by a dromos, a long avenue lined with sphinxes, and are dedicated to Amun. In the evening, optional sound-and-light show at the Temple of Karnak. 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 Hurghada
Breakfast, followed by a transfer to your hotel on the Red Sea in an air-conditioned coach.... see+ Check-in and start of your all-inclusive stay. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hurghada
All-inclusive stay.
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hurghada
Breakfast and, depending on your flight schedule, transfer by air-conditioned coach to Hurghada... see+ airport for your flight to Paris. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Water, tea, coffee
The special or scheduled return flight: Paris/Luxor - Hurghada/Paris includes one piece of checked baggage weighing up to 20 kg and one piece of cabin baggage weighing up to 7 kg
Reception and assistance at the arrival airport
All transfers as per the program
French-speaking Egyptologist guide
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Drinks, bar expenses, and personal expenses
Visa fee of €33 to be paid in cash upon arrival
Fees for porters, guides, boat crew : 35 € / person to be paid in cash on the spot
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 to the temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit Gebel Silsileh
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 $202 / 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 $173 / 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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