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Overview
- Duration:8 days 7 nights
- Travelers:1 - 15 guests
- Tour Type:Dahabiya Nile Cruise
- Language:All Languages
- Duration:8 Days / 7 Nights
- Tour Type :Private Tours
- Availability:Specific days
- Pickup / Drop off:Luxor / Aswan
Experience the Nile in its most authentic and elegant form aboard a traditional Dahabiya sailing boat. This 8-day journey combines the timeless beauty of the Nile with Egypt’s most iconic ancient monuments, creating a relaxed and immersive travel experience far from the crowds of large cruise ships.
Sail between Luxor and Aswan while discovering the magnificent temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the legendary Abu Simbel Temples. Explore the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, admire the architectural masterpiece of Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and enjoy peaceful days drifting along the Nile surrounded by palm groves, traditional villages, and stunning desert landscapes.
With luxury accommodations, full-board dining, expert Egyptologist guides, and carefully planned sightseeing, this Dahabiya cruise offers the perfect balance of history, culture, comfort, and relaxation.
Highlights
- Experience a luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise with a peaceful and intimate atmosphere.
- Explore Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built.
- Visit Luxor Temple beautifully illuminated at night.
- Discover the Valley of the Kings, home to Egypt’s most famous royal tombs.
- Admire the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari.
- Enjoy traditional horse carriage transportation to Edfu Temple.
- Visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.
- Explore Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods.
- Discover the stunning Philae Temple on Agilkia Island.
- Visit the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- Experience the world-famous Abu Simbel Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
- Relax while sailing through the beautiful scenery of Upper Egypt.
- Enjoy traditional Egyptian folkloric entertainment onboard.
Includes/Excludes
- 7 nights accommodation aboard a luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
- Full-board meals throughout the cruise.
- Abu Simbel excursion.
- All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all listed attractions.
- Professional Egyptologist guide.
- Horse carriage ride in Edfu.
- Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple.
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor.
- All taxes and service charges.
- Traditional onboard entertainment.
- International or domestic flights.
- Optional Hot Air Balloon ride in Luxor.
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks and beverages.
- Tipping for guides, drivers, and cruise staff.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor & East Bank Exploration
Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin your journey with a visit to Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt.
Karnak Temple
Explore its colossal columns, sacred lake, obelisks, and magnificent temples dedicated to Amun-Ra.
Afterward, transfer to your luxury Dahabiya for embarkation and enjoy a welcome lunch onboard.
Luxor Temple
In the evening, visit Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated after sunset. Walk through one of ancient Egypt’s most important ceremonial temples connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Return to the Dahabiya for dinner.
Overnight: Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Sailing the Nile
Enjoy a relaxing day aboard your Dahabiya as you begin sailing south along the Nile.
Spend the day unwinding on the sun deck while admiring traditional villages, palm groves, and picturesque river scenery.
Enjoy freshly prepared meals onboard throughout the day.
Overnight: Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Sailing to Aswan
Edfu Temple
After breakfast, ride through Edfu town in a traditional horse carriage to visit the magnificent Temple of Horus.
Considered one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, Edfu offers an exceptional glimpse into ancient Egyptian religious architecture and mythology.
Return to your Dahabiya and continue sailing south toward Aswan.
Overnight: Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4: Abu Simbel Temples
Abu Simbel
Early in the morning, travel to Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.
Marvel at the colossal statues of Ramses II and explore the temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Learn about the remarkable UNESCO relocation project that saved these monuments from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Return to your Dahabiya for lunch and relaxation.
In the evening, enjoy traditional Egyptian music and folkloric entertainment onboard.
Overnight: Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 5: Aswan Sightseeing
Aswan High Dam
Visit one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements, built to control the Nile's annual flooding.
Unfinished Obelisk
Discover the largest known ancient obelisk ever attempted and learn about ancient stone-cutting techniques.
Philae Temple
Take a short motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to visit the beautiful Temple of Isis, one of Egypt’s most romantic and picturesque temples.
Return to your Dahabiya for a relaxing afternoon.
Overnight: Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 6: Kom Ombo Temple & Sailing North
Enjoy breakfast onboard while sailing north along the Nile.
Kom Ombo Temple
Visit the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely designed as a symmetrical double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Explore the temple's remarkable reliefs and the nearby crocodile mummy museum.
Continue sailing while enjoying the peaceful scenery of Upper Egypt.
Overnight: Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 7: Luxor West Bank
Valley of the Kings
Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, where Egypt's most powerful pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated tombs.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the magnificent mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically built into the cliffs of Deir El Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the impressive twin statues of Amenhotep III, standing guard over the Theban Necropolis for more than 3,000 years.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride
For an unforgettable sunrise experience, guests may choose an optional Hot Air Balloon flight over Luxor's West Bank before beginning the day's sightseeing.
Return to the Dahabiya for your final evening onboard.
Overnight: Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 8: Disembarkation in Luxor
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard while taking in the beautiful Nile views.
After check-out, transfer to your hotel, airport, train station, or preferred location in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast
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