Filovent yacht charter agency

Splendour of the Nile in 8 days: luxury and relaxation between Luxor, Esna and Aswan

Main characteristics
Model of the boat: Dahabieh
Type:
Number of cabins: 9
Maximum capacity: 18 travelers
Crew members: 14

Cabin

Suite with balcony
Spacious, luxurious suite with sliding windows and balcony, offering exceptional comfort on your dahabieh cruise on the Nile.
Royal Suite with balcony
Royal suite with balcony, combining unrivalled elegance and comfort for an unforgettable luxury experience on your dahabieh cruise on the Nile.
Deluxe scuttle
Double cabin, offering exceptional comfort on your Nile dahabieh cruise.
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
Our Representative will pick you up from Luxor airport and escort you till arriving at the Dahabeya... see+ in Luxor West bank of the Nile, you will be welcomed by the crew with a nice fresh welcome drink, your luggage will be brought to you cabin by our crew, on embarkation. 
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Luxor
Today we have a possibility for a unique optional experience of watching the Sunrise while having a... see+ balloon trip over luxor . Enjoy your breakfast aboard Dahabeya, and then you will leave the boat with our tour guide who will take you to visit the famous historical monuments on Luxor’s West Bank. During this tour, your first stop will be at Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where Tutankhamen’s still intact tomb was discovered in 1922. Then we will see the magnificent rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut, you also have the possibility to visit the Alabaster Factory to experience how the great old artists were curving the stones. On the way we will visit the Colossi of Memnon. Visit the vast Amon-Ra complex, also known as Karnak . From there you will head to Luxor Temple which is one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. 
Activities: Includes: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memenon and the Temple of Karnak, see+
Optional services: Hot air Balloon in Luxor see+
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Luxor Esna El Hegz
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river while you are sailing to start sailing towards Esna.... see+ Cross Esna Lock and tie up for the night a short distance away from Edfu temple so that you can enjoy a night of perfect tranquility on the water. Overnight at El Hegz Island. 
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Fawaza El Hegz Edfou El Ramady Bassaw
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river while you are sailing to Edfu where your tour guide... see+ will accompany you on another excursion, this time to see the ancient Greco-Roman Temple of Horus / Edfu temple . This is the best-preserved temple in Egypt thanks to the fact that it became buried beneath the desert sand, and it remained buried for about 2,000 years before being rediscovered and subsequently excavated. After your tour, Continue sailing Passing by some Islands where you watch the kids playing by the nile , Buffaloes and donkeys walking by the Nile . lunch and continue sailing till we reach a small island village of Bassaw, this is 500 inhabitant community cultivating their own food like mangoes, bananas, dates and fishing for Living, they are noticeably isolated from surrounding areas, Bessaw is seemingly frozen in time .!! Visit Bassaw Village, upon arrival at the farmer’s property, we will be welcomed into their home, and we will have the opportunity to ask any questions we might have specially Education for Girls living on the Island .(May be a chance to bake our local sun bread for dinner). Enjoy dinner on the island where crew Presentation Egyptian night of fun with folkloric. 
Activities: Includes: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, Visit of Bassaw, see+
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Bassaw Beshir Maniha Kom Ombo Herdiab Assouan
Enjoy breakfast aboard Dahabeya while sailing towards some more islands like Bashier and Maliha... see+ then arrive at Kom Ombo and enjoying the wonderful views along the Nile. We arrive to Kom Ombo Temple where your guide will take you to see the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo. This is one of the most unique and most intrigue ancient temples because it was dedicated to two different gods: Sobek and Haeroris. To make this possible, the builders had to build two of everything, resulting in a complex which is essentially two temples in one. Continue sailing to Aswan. Passing by Herdiab island. After Lunch , in the afternoon , we start our tour in Aswan where we start with the great and magnificent ancient Temple of Philae . The Temple of Philae on the island of Agilka, one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Egypt was moved in entirety from its original location to its current location on higher ground. This was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan High Dam which was completed in 1977. On our way back to our home Dahabeya we have the opportunity to stop by Aswan Souq ( market ) , possibility for practicing our bargaining skills , visit the spice market and have a chance to drink famous sugarcane juices . Overnight in Aswan. 
Activities: Includes: Temple of Kom Ombo, Temple of Philae, see+
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Assouan Gebel Silsileh Esna
Breakfast on board , We will then sail back towards Luxor . We then visit Silsela Hormoheb Temple... see+ to watching the amazing granite quarries and see how the great Pyramids and famous Temples stones were cut from the mountains. Continue sailing towards a small island in the Nile, the boat will tie up, and you will be able to enjoy another blissful night on the water under the stars. Continue sailing towards Esna. 
Activities: Includes: Temple of Gebel Silsileh, see+
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Esna Luxor
Breakfast on board and enjoy sailing on Board Dahabeya slowly and silently towards Luxor passing by... see+ Esna Lock . Arrive Luxor and overnight onboard. 
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Luxor
Breakfast on Board, collect your luggage, Disembark the Ship, Our Luxor airport representative will... see+ guide you to Luxor airport for departure. 
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The price includes
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
WIFI
Sheets and towel/toilet
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Visa fees
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board at the bar
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board at the bar
Prepaid SIM card
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tip for crew - Compulsory : 56€ / person
Tip for guide - Compulsory : 35€ / person to be paid on the spot
Further information
Even if the boat is equipped with sails, it will mainly be powered when the conditions are too pitch for the sails to be used
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

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