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Land of the Pharaohs: an epic journey down the Nile to discover the real Egypt, from Luxor to Aswan

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 12
Maximum capacity: 24 travelers
Crew members: 14

Cabins

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The cabin has been carefully designed for maximum comfort, with cosy beds, a private bathroom and panoramic views of the river and surrounding countryside.
Double cabin Superior
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
The cabin has been carefully designed for maximum comfort, with cosy beds, a private bathroom and panoramic views of the river and surrounding countryside.
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 and greet in Luxor and pay for your visa and service fees (€55 per person) to our... see+ representative. The service fees are distributed to the drivers and porters; they constitute the main source of their income. Transfer and check-in. 
Accommodation: Night on board
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Luxor Esna Edfou
Weather permitting, there is an option for a hot-air balloon ride this morning (optional; please... see+ let us know in advance). Departure for the Valley of the Kings—the centerpiece of the West Bank, which contains 63 tombs (13 of which are open to visitors). Continue to the temple of Hatshepsut, the queen-pharaoh, beautifully restored and set against the limestone cliffs.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch at a local home, then sail to Edfu; passage through the Esna Lock (often at night).
 
Included activities: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut, see+
Optional services: Hot-air balloon excursion, Visit of the Esna... see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Edfou
Arrival in Edfu. Transfer to the temple by bus (horse-drawn carriages have been discontinued for... see+ greater comfort). The Temple of Edfu blends traditional New Kingdom features with Greek elements: the entrance, courtyard, and chapel of the mamisi (house of divine birth), whose walls depict the birth of the child Horus in the presence of Hathor, Khnum, and other deities. Cruise to a small island for the night. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Edfu, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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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+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Herdiab Assouan
Cruise to Aswan. Arrival in the afternoon, followed by a felucca ride on the Nile. Visit to the... see+ Unfinished Obelisk. In the evening, a sound-and-light show at the Temple of Philae—one of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in the country, dedicated to Isis and accessible only by boat. 
Included activities: Visit of the unfinished obelisk, see+
Optional services: Sound and Light of Philae Temple see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan Luxor
Free day on board. Optional excursion (by bus, +€120): Abu Simbel—colossal temples carved... see+ directly into the cliff face 3,000 years ago, considered the 8th wonder of the world and saved block by block in the 1960s. Return to the ship for dinner, then sail to Luxor. 
Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor
Arrival in Luxor in the morning. After lunch, visit the Temple of Karnak—the most imposing... see+ religious complex in ancient Egypt: 2.5 km², featuring a hypostyle hall with 134 columns, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Then the Luxor Temple, built between 1400 and 1000 B.C. by Amenhotep III and Ramses II; the two temples were once connected by the Avenue of the 600 Sphinxes. 
Included activities: Visit to Karnak temple, Visit of the Luxor Temple, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor
Disembarkation, followed by transfer to Luxor Airport.
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Dinner

Included

The price includes
Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on board
French-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance to monuments
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Flights
Beverages other than those listed
Personal expenses
Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
Tips for bus drivers, porters, and shuttle staff - Mandatory: €25 per person (to be paid in cash upon arrival)
Guide tip - Mandatory: €6 per person per day
Visa fee - Mandatory: €30 per person (to be paid in cash upon arrival)
Crew gratuity - Mandatory: €6 per person per day
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation insurance see+
Filovent comprehensive insurance see+
Further information
Breakfast will not be included on the last day if the flight leaves too early in the morning
Dinner will not be included on the first day if the flight arrives too late in the evening
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+

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Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2025
  • Last booking with this partner in August 2026
  • 23 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9,0 / 10 (7 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 8,7 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 9,3 / 10
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