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Journey down the Nile to the heart of ancient Egyptian history, from eternal pyramids to grandiose temples

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 18
Maximum capacity: 36 travelers
Crew members: 13

Cabins

Double cabin - Lower deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Spacious cabins, uniquely decorated with oriental touches. The cabins are equipped with comfortable beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and large windows offering panoramic views of the Nile.
Double cabin - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Spacious cabins, uniquely decorated with oriental touches. The cabins are equipped with comfortable beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and large windows offering panoramic views of the Nile.
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

Cairo
Flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our local partner and asked to pay for your... see+ visa and service fees (€55 per person) to our representative. Transfer to your Mövenpick 5* NL hotel or similar. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cairo
In the morning, visit the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, visit the New... see+ Egyptian Museum (GEM). Return to the hotel for dinner. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Included activities: Visit to the Pyramids, Visit to the Sphinx, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cairo
In the morning, set off to explore the sites of Memphis and Saqqara. Lunch at a local restaurant,... see+ then visit the Citadel, the Mosques, and the souk. Return to the hotel for dinner. 
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the hotel included see+
Included activities: Visit to Memphis and Saqqara, Visit to the citadel, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cairo Luxor
Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to your dahabieh and... see+ overnight on the side of the boat. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor Esna Edfou
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch in a... see+ restaurant run by locals before returning to your dahabieh. Sail to Edfu. Pass through the Esna lock for an optional visit to the Temple of Esna. 
Included activities: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut, see+
Optional services: Visit of the Esna Temple see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Edfou
In Edfu, visit the temple by horse-drawn carriage, then stop for tea or coffee. Sail to a small... see+ island to spend the night. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Edfu, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Edfou Kom Ombo Herdiab
Continuation to Gebel El Silsilah and visit of the temple. Sail to Kom Ombo. On arrival, visit the... see+ temple. With its Greco-Roman architecture, it is dedicated to Haroëris and Sobek, the crocodile god. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Herdiab Assouan
Arrival in Aswan, followed by a felucca ride on the Nile. In the afternoon, visit the Unfinished... see+ Obelisk. In the evening, enjoy a sound and light show at the Temple of Philae. 
Included activities: Visit of the unfinished obelisk, Felucca trip, see+
Optional services: Sound and Light of Philae Temple see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan Luxor
Free morning on the side of the boat or optional excursions: • Nubian village • Abu Simbel... see+ Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Luxor. 
Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple, Visit to a Nubian village, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor
After lunch, visit Karnak Temple, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, and visit the illuminated Luxor... see+ Temple. 
Included activities: Visit to Karnak temple, Carriage ride, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor Cairo
Flight from Luxor to Cairo. Depending on flight times, lunch followed by a free tour of Heliopolis.... see+ Dinner before transfer at the end of the day. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
All airport/boat/hotel transfers and returns
French-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance to monuments
Flights
Kitchen courtyard
Farewell dinner
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
Hotels included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
Personal expenses
Guide tip - Mandatory: €6 per person per day
Crew gratuity - Mandatory: €6 per person per day
Tips for bus drivers, porters, and shuttle staff - Mandatory: €25 per person (to be paid in cash upon arrival)
Visa fee - Mandatory: €30 per person (to be paid in cash upon arrival)
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Further information
It is possible to have a guide in other languages in the event of privatization
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 the Pyramids
Included
Visit to the Sphinx
Included
Grand Egyptian Museum
Included
Visit to Memphis and Saqqara
Included
Visit to the citadel
Included
Visit of the Khan El Khalili souk
Included
Lunch at a local restaurant run by locals
Included
Visit to the Valley of the Kings
Included
Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut
Included
Visit to the colossi of Memnon
Included
Visit of the temple of Edfu
Included
Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit of the unfinished obelisk
Included
Felucca trip
Included
Swimming in the Nile
Included
Nubian evening
Included
Local music night
Included
Visit to Karnak temple
Included
Carriage ride
Included
Visit of the Esna Temple
Not included
Sound and Light of Philae Temple
Not included
Visit Abu Simbel temple
Not included
Visit to a Nubian village
Not included

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

  • Filovent partner since 2025
  • Last booking with this partner in March 2026
  • 16 bookings with this partner
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