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Sumptuous Egyptian odyssey: relaxation and cultural discoveries along the Nile, between Luxor and Aswan

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

Cabin

Suite with private terrace
The suite is fully air-conditioned and spans the full width of the rear of the ship. The suite is measuring 21m2 with a beautiful Lounge that opens onto its own private terrace which affords panoramic views of the Nile, perfect for entertaining or "when you just want to be alone". The Suite boasts Egyptian cotton bedding . The bathrooms are equipped with a power shower, toilet, washbasin and hairdryer. It has all the luxury fittings of the cabins but in a more spacious and sumptuous setting.
Double cabin with a large bed or twin beds
The cabin measures 13m2 equipped with two single beds or one king-size bed. Each cabin is air-conditioned and tastefully decorated and has a large window that allows guests to have a breathtaking view of the Nile while enjoying the privacy of their own room. The cabins have Egyptian cotton bedding. The bathrooms are equipped with an electric shower, toilet, sink and hair dryer.
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

Esna El Hegz
Transfer from your hotel or Luxor airport with our tour guide, who will accompany you on a visit to... see+ the famous historical monuments on Luxor's west bank.
On this tour, your first stop will be the Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where Tutankhamun's intact tomb was discovered in 1922.
Next, we'll visit the magnificent rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You'll also have the chance to visit the Alabaster Factory to discover how the great artists of yesteryear carved stone. On the way, we'll stop off at the Colossi of Memnon.
Next, we visit the huge Amun-Ra complex, also known as Karnak.
Finally, transfer to the boat at Esna. Sailing and overnight on the island of El Hegz.
 
Activities: Includes: Visit to an alabaster factory, Visit to the Valley of the Kings, see+
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El Hegz Edfou Fawaza Sarag Island El Ramady Bassaw
Enjoy another leisurely breakfast on the river as you sail to Edfu where your guide will accompany... see+ you on another excursion, this time to see the ancient Greco-Roman Temple of Horus / Temple of Edfu. This is the best-preserved temple in Egypt, having been buried under the desert sand for some 2,000 years before being rediscovered and excavated.

After your visit, you'll continue sailing past a few islands where you'll see children playing by the Nile, buffaloes and donkeys strolling along the Nile. Lunch and continued sailing until we reach a small island village of Bassaw, a community of 500 inhabitants who grow their own food such as mangoes, bananas, dates and fish for a living, they are remarkably isolated from the surrounding areas, Bessaw is seemingly frozen in time ... !

Visit the village of Bassaw, on arrival at the farmer's property, we'll be welcomed into their home, and given the opportunity to ask any questions we might have, particularly about the education of the girls living on the island (we may have the opportunity to bake our local bread for dinner).
 
Activities: Includes: Visit to the Temple of Edfu, Visit of Bassaw, see+
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Bassaw Beshir Maniha Kom Ombo Herdiab Assouan
Breakfast on board the Dahabeya. Visit to the temple of Hormoheb and the temple of Selsila, then... see+ return to the boat to continue sailing. On the way, we pass other islands such as Bashier and Maliha, enjoying the magnificent views along the Nile, before arriving at Kom Ombo.
We arrive at Kom Ombo temple where your guide will take you to see the remarkable Kom Ombo temple. This is one of the most unique and intriguing of all ancient temples, as it was dedicated to two different gods, Sobek and Haeroris. To achieve this, the builders had to construct two different temples, resulting in a complex that is essentially two temples in one. Continuation to Aswan.
 
Activities: Includes: Temple of Gebel Silsileh, Temple of Kom Ombo, see+
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Assouan
Breakfast on board the Dahabeya. Continue sailing to Aswan. We begin our excursion to Aswan with... see+ the grand and magnificent ancient temple of Philae. The temple of Philae, located on the island of Agilka, one of Egypt's most beautiful sanctuaries, has been entirely moved from its original location to its present site on higher ground. It was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser by the construction of the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1977. On the way back to Dahabeya, we'll have the opportunity to stop off at the Aswan Souk (market), where we'll be able to exercise our bargaining skills, visit the spice market and drink the famous sugarcane juices.
Option to visit the Nubian village of Aswan, take a break with the Nubian people and ride a camel. You can also take a walk around the islands of Aswan and visit the botanical garden.
 
Activities: Includes: Temple of Philae, Visit of Aswan's market, see+
Optional services: Nubian village and botanical garden see+
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Assouan
Breakfast on board, baggage claim, disembarkation from the boat, our representative in Aswan will... see+ guide you to Aswan airport or to your hotel in Aswan. 
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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
Prepaid SIM card
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tip for crew - Compulsory : 32€ / person to be paid on the spot
Tip for guide - Compulsory : 20€ / 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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