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Sacred banks of the Nile: an exceptional 4-day cruise on a dahabieh between Aswan and Esna

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 17
Maximum capacity: 34 travelers

Cabins

Double deluxe cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Double cabin with a large bed or twin beds and panoramic window.
Royal suite
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Royal suite with double bed and private terrace.
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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

Assouan
Meet and greet at Aswan Airport.
Departure for a tour of the Unfinished Obelisk.
The builders of... see+ the obelisk began carving it directly from the bedrock, but cracks appeared in the granite, and the project was abandoned. The lower section of the obelisk is still attached to the bedrock.
The Unfinished Obelisk offers unusual insights into stoneworking techniques in ancient Egypt, with marks from the workers’ tools still clearly visible, as well as ochre lines marking the areas where they were working.
Visit to the Temple of Philae.
The Temple of Isis was one of the last temples in ancient Egypt to remain active, continuing to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD), who ordered the closure of all pagan temples. It was here that a priest of Isis named Esmet-Akhom carved the very last dated hieroglyphic inscription, dating back to the end of the 4th century AD (394 AD). The temple was later converted into a Christian church, and many inscriptions were deliberately destroyed.
Transfer to the boat.
Boarding.
Lunch on board.
Departure for a felucca ride.
Return to the boat.
Dinner and overnight stay. 
Included activities: Visit of the unfinished obelisk, Visit to the temple of Philae, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board.
Free morning to visit the Abu Simbel Temple.
Cruise to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on... see+ board.
Arrival in Kom Ombo and departure for a tour of the temple.
The Kom Ombo Temple, located about 40 kilometers north of Aswan, was built in its current form during the reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor for the naos, and during the Roman period for the courtyard and the outer peribolos corridor. It was dedicated to the gods Haroeris (falcon) and Sobek (crocodile): each shared one half of the temple, the former in the north and the latter in the south.
Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Kom Ombo Edfou Esna
Breakfast on board.
Departure for a tour of the Temple of Edfu.
The Temple of Horus stands... see+ majestically on a site measuring 137 meters by 79 meters. Built entirely of sandstone, it features a large pylon, a large courtyard, two large hypostyle halls, a sanctuary, and numerous chambers dedicated to the worship of Horus and Hathor.
Lunch on board.
Cruise to Esna.
Pass through the Esna Lock.
Cruise to Luxor.
Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Esna
Breakfast on board.
Transfer to Luxor Airport to conclude this wonderful trip.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Transfer from Esna to Luxor
Unlimited water, tea and coffee
Private Egyptologist Guide (speaking English, Italian, French, or Spanish)
All Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary with Private A/C modern car
Entrance fees to the sites included in the program
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Flights
Visa
Personal expenses
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Filovent cancellation insurance see+
Filovent comprehensive insurance see+
Further information
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

Visit of the unfinished obelisk
Included
Visit to the temple of Philae
Included
Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit to the Temple of Edfu
Included

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Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2024
  • Last booking with this partner in February 2026
  • 11 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 8,3 / 10 (7 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 8,6 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 8,1 / 10
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