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Nile cruise on a dahabieh: from Esna to Aswan through ancient temples, Nubian villages, and traditional markets

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

Cabs

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Double cabin with a double bed or two separate beds 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 El Hegz
To reach our dahabieh, part of the governorate of Luxor, we drive about an hour from Luxor to Esna.... see+ Boarding and sailing to the village of El Hegz for a unique cultural experience. Lunch and dinner are served on board. 
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El Hegz El Kab Edfou
Breakfast on board, sail to El Kab. Transfer to discover the massive walls of the ancient city of... see+ Nekheb and explore the New Kingdom tombs. Sail to Edfu. Lunch and free time on board the dahabieh. Special moonlit barbecue dinner. 
Included activities: Massive walls of ancient Nekheb and New Kingdom tombs, see+
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Edfou Bassaw
Breakfast on board. Visit Bassaw Island and village: join the men in their boats to share the... see+ experience of fishing on the Nile, stroll through the farms and meet the villagers. Lunch. Cruise. Dinner on board. 
Included activities: Bassaw village tour, see+
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Bassaw Kom Ombo Assouan
Breakfast on board. Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo and the crocodile museum. As we approach Aswan,... see+ swimming or kayaking, as you wish. Dinner and navigation to Aswan. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit of the Crocodile Museum, see+
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Dinner
Assouan Daraw
Breakfast on board. Optional early morning (visit to Abu Simbel or half-day visit to Aswan). Lunch... see+ and navigation. Dinner and overnight on board in Daraw. 
Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple, Half-day tour of Aswan, see+
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Daraw Gebel Silsileh
Breakfast on board. In Daraw, you will learn how to shop like a local at the market, visit a barn... see+ to meet camels and learn more about the caravan trade, then discover a Nubian village. Sail to El Silsila, an ancient sandstone quarry and site of rock sanctuaries. Dinner and overnight on board, close-hauled to Bassaw. Special barbecue dinner under the moonlight. 
Included activities: Visit to the village of Daraw, Visit to a Nubian village, see+
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Gebel Silsileh Edfou El Hegz
Breakfast on board. Sailing to Edfu and visit of the Temple of Horus. Lunch on board. Dinner and... see+ overnight on board at El Hegz. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Horus, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
Esna El Hegz Esna
Breakfast on board. Sailing to Esna. Visit to the dahabieh after breakfast. We visit the temple,... see+ the restored caravanserai and the market. Esna is part of the Luxor governorate, so we drive about an hour from Esna to Luxor. 
Included activities: Visit of a caravanserai in Esna, Visit to Esna temple and market, see+
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Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Entrance fees
Drinks with meals
Transfers
English-speaking guide
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Alcohol on board
French speaking guide
French, Spanish, and German guides (subject to availability) : 280 € / person
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

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Commercial history with Filovent

  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in February 2026
  • 43 bookings with this partner
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