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The banks of the Nile in Dahabieh: an 8-day break among the temples and legends of Egypt

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 18
Maximum capacity: 36 travelers
Crew members: 13

Cabins

Double cabin - Lower deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Spacious cabins, uniquely decorated with oriental touches. The cabins are equipped with comfortable beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and large windows offering panoramic views of the Nile.
Double cabin - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Spacious cabins, uniquely decorated with oriental touches. The cabins are equipped with comfortable beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and large windows offering panoramic views of the Nile.
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
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be welcomed and asked to pay for your visa and service fees to our... see+ local partner. Transfer to your Dahabeya and overnight stay on board. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor Esna Edfou
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch in a... see+ restaurant run by locals before returning to your Dahabeya. Sail to Edfu. Pass through the Esna lock (optional: visit to the Temple of Esna). 
Included activities: Visit to the Valley of the Kings, Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut, see+
Optional services: Visit of the Esna Temple see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Edfou
In Edfu, take a horse-drawn carriage tour of the temple, followed by a stop for tea or coffee... see+ (alternative transportation available upon request). Sail to a small island to spend the night. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Edfu, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Edfou Kom Ombo Herdiab
Continuation to Gebel El Silsilah and visit of the temple. Sail to Kom Ombo. On arrival, visit the... see+ temple. With its Greco-Roman architecture, it is dedicated to Haroëris and Sobek, the crocodile god. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Herdiab Assouan
Sail to Aswan. In the evening, enjoy a Sound and Light show at the Temple of Philae. Dedicated to... see+ Isis, the goddess of love, the Temple of Philae is one of the most beautiful and best preserved in the country. It is located on a small island accessible only by boat, which gives it a great deal of charm. The temple of Philae is of particular importance to the Egyptians. According to legend, King Osiris was killed by his brother, who scattered his body throughout the country. His wife, Isis, recovered the remains and took refuge on the island of Philae to rebuild the temple. 
Included activities: Visit of the unfinished obelisk, Felucca trip, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan Luxor
Free morning on the side of the boat or optional excursions: • Nubian village • Abu Simbel... see+ Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Luxor. 
Optional services: Visit Abu Simbel temple, Visit to a Nubian village, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor
After lunch, visit Karnak Temple, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, and visit Luxor Temple at night... see+ (alternative transportation available upon request). 
Included activities: Visit to Karnak temple, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor
Transfer to the airport after breakfast.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks on board
French-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance to monuments
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Flights
Beverages other than those listed
Personal expenses
Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
Tips for bus drivers, porters, and shuttle staff - Mandatory: €25 per person (to be paid in cash upon arrival)
Guide tip - Mandatory: €6 per person per day
Visa fee - Mandatory: €30 per person (to be paid in cash upon arrival)
Crew gratuity - Mandatory: €6 per person per day
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation insurance see+
Filovent comprehensive insurance see+
Further information
Dinner will not be included on the first day if the flight arrives too late in the evening
Breakfast will not be included on the last day if the flight leaves too early in the morning
It is possible to have a guide in other languages in the event of privatization
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 and excursions on request see+

Activities

Visit to the Valley of the Kings
Included
Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut
Included
Visit to the colossi of Memnon
Included
Visit of the temple of Edfu
Included
Visit of the temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit of the unfinished obelisk
Included
Felucca trip
Included
Visit to Karnak temple
Included
Visit of the Esna Temple
Not included
Visit Abu Simbel temple
Not included
Visit to a Nubian village
Not included

Customer reviews

Cruise rating

Extraordinary

2 customer reviews
note on 10

9,1

The boat

Extraordinary

note on 10

9,0
Overall condition
9,0
Boat equipments
9,0
Boat comfort
9,0
Cabin comfort
9,0

The service

Extraordinary

note on 10

9,2
Reception and information
9,0
Route and itinerary
10,0
Staff quality
10,0
Cuisine and catering
9,0
Activities
8,0

Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2025
  • Last booking with this partner in June 2026
  • 21 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9,0 / 10 (7 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 8,7 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 9,3 / 10
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