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

Main characteristics
Model of the boat: Dahabieh
Type: Gulet, schooner and traditional sailing boat
Number of cabins: 10
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 10

Cabin

Double cabin
Double cabin with two separate beds and private bathroom.
Suite
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 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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Lunch
Dinner
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. 
Activities: Includes: Massive walls of ancient Nekheb and New Kingdom tombs, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
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. 
Activities: Includes: Bassaw village tour, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
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. 
Activities: Includes: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, Visit of the Crocodile Museum, see+
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Lunch
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. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple, Half-day tour of Aswan, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
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. 
Activities: Includes: Visit to the village of Daraw, Visit to a Nubian village, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
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. 
Activities: Includes: Visit to the Temple of Horus, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
El Hegz Esna Luxor
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. 
Activities: Includes: Visit of a caravanserai in Esna, Visit to Esna temple and market, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
The price includes
Entrance fees to monuments
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
Guide in another language at extra cost
French speaking guide
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+

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