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The legends of the sacred temples: an 8-day cruise immersed in Egyptian history

Main characteristics
Type of boat: dahabieh
Number of cabins: 11
Maximum capacity: 20 travelers
Crew members: 12

Cabs

Suite
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Luxuriously appointed, outward-facing suite with two twin beds wide panoramic windows.
Deluxe suite
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Luxuriously appointed, outward-facing suite with a double bed, wide panoramic windows, and a balcony.
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

Sailing itineraries
Luxor
You land at Luxor airport. A local travel agency staff member will welcome you in the airport... see+ immigration area and help you apply for your visa. Transfer to your Dahabieh in Luxor. Embarkation. The rest of the day is free. Dinner and overnight on board. 
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Luxor Thebes East Esna El Hegz
Today, we have the opportunity to take a balloon ride over Luxor to watch the sunrise. After... see+ breakfast aboard the Dahabieh, we visit the west bank: the Valley of the Kings houses the tombs of the rulers of the New Kingdom (c. 1550 - 1069 BC), where we explore three tombs. We then continue to the terraced temple of Hatshepsut, followed by a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. The return journey is scheduled for midday. We have lunch while sailing to Esna, then in the late afternoon, we pass through the lock to reach the island of El Hegz. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, Visit of the Valley of the Kings, see+
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El Hegz Edfou Kom Ombo Assouan
Enjoy your breakfast on deck as we sail to Edfu. We take carriages to the temple district of Horus.... see+ The temple is certainly one of the most impressive monuments on the banks of the Nile. Today, the temple is the largest and best-preserved temple in Egypt. It was built in the Greco-Roman period and exhibits classic features of Egyptian architecture. Two elegant black granite statues of Horus flank the entrance to the pylon, which leads to a wide colonnade and the first hypostyle hall. We sail further south. In Kom Ombo we visit the double sanctuary of the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroäris. A double sanctuary with symmetrical architecture in which each half is dedicated to the respective god. We reach Aswan in the early evening. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Visit of the temple of Horus, Crocodile Sobek and Falcon Haroäris, see+
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Assouan
The morning is at leisure. Optional: bus trip to Abu Simbel and visit to the famous rock temples.... see+ The great temple of Ramses II was moved more than 60 m higher due to the rising waters of the Nasser Reservoir. Its longitudinal axis is precisely aligned with the sunrise; twice a year the sun's rays fall exactly into the temple's holy of holies. Back to your Dahabieh. The afternoon is free. In the evening you can pay a visit to the Aswan spice market. Overnight stay on board. 
Optional services: Bus excursion to Abu Simbel and visit to the famous rock temples, see+
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Assouan Kom Ombo
In the morning you will visit the Isis Temple on the island of Philae. The temple complex was built... see+ in the Ptolemaic period. You will enjoy lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: The temple of Isis, see+
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Dinner
Kom Ombo Ramady Esna
At sunrise we sail back towards Luxor. In the afternoon we dock at the village of Ramadi.We have a... see+ walk in the village and visit a family.We sail on to Esna. Overnight stay on board. 
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Esna Luxor Thebes East
In the morning we have breakfast on deck and enjoy sailing the last stretch to Luxor. In the... see+ afternoon we visit the extensive temple complexes of Karnak and the Luxor Temple.The largest temple complex in Egypt has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979, together with the Luxor Temple and the Theban Necropolis.The afternoon is at leisure.In the evening, we bid farewell to the crew with a festive evening of folklore.Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: The temples of Karnak and Luxor, see+
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Thebes East Luxor
Breakfast on board, luggage collection, disembarkation and transfer to Luxor airport and flight... see+ home or transfer to the Red Sea for a swim extension. 
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Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Beverages: mineral water, tea, American coffee, karkadeh, aniseed, ...
Free Internet access in common areas
Tea/coffee with cookies and cakes on sailing days at 5 p.m
Tourist guide
Transfers and sightseeing
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Flights not included in the program (NB: all flights are available on request, contact your advisor)
Various entrance fees
Prepaid SIM card
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for the crew - Compulsory : 10€ / person
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
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Hot-air balloon flight over Luxor
Included
Visit of the Valley of the Kings
Included
Excursion with a visite of the Memnon Colossi
Included
Visit of the temple of Hatshepsut
Included
Visit of the temple of Horus
Included
Crocodile Sobek and Falcon Haroäris
Included
The temple of Isis
Included
The temples of Karnak and Luxor
Included
Bus excursion to Abu Simbel and visit to the famous rock temples
Not included

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