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Dahabiya Nile Cruise — Luxor to Aswan-5 Days · 4 Nights
Sail the timeless Nile aboard a traditional Dahabiya — temples, Nubian villages & hidden river bends that large cruise ships can’t reach.
5
6+
20
€1025
Arrival & Esna — Board the Dahabiya
Drive from Luxor to Esna. Visit the Temple of Esna, restored
caravanserai and market, then board and sail to El Hegz Village.We drive about an hour from Luxor to Esna, home port of the Dahabiya.
Here we explore the Temple dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum,
excavated below street level from layers of earth.
We discover heritage craft traditions at the restored Wekalet
Al-Geddawi caravanserai and the Ottoman-era market of Al-Qissariya.
We then board the Dahabiya and enjoy lunch as we sail 4–5 hours to El
Hegz Village for a cross-cultural exchange with a local family. Dinner
and your first night on the Nile.
El Kab & Edfu — Tombs & Temple of Horus
Sail to El Kab to explore New Kingdom tombs, then ride to the
magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu. Special barbeque dinner by
moonlight.
At El Kab, ancient settlements date from ~3,000 BC to Roman rule.
Explore mud-brick walls, tombs and shrines including temples to
Nekhbet and Thoth, and enter decorated New Kingdom tombs.
Sail to Edfu and visit the imposing Temple of Horus with its grand
spaces and extensive hieroglyphic inscriptions. If time allows, stroll
through the local market.
We sail on for an atmospheric barbeque dinner by moonlight.
Bisaw Island & El Selsela — Nile Life & Ancient Quarry
Visit Bisaw Island for a Nile fishing experience and farm walk. Sail to El
Selsela ancient sandstone quarry and shrines.
At Bisaw Island, walk through a farm, meet local women and children,
and join fishermen on their boats. Fish caught may feature at dinner.
Sail to El Selsela to visit shrines and the massive quarry where
sandstone was cut for temples in Thebes (Luxor). Explore the speos of
Horemheb with rock shrines and inscriptions.
Kom Ombo, Daraw & Nubian Village — Farewell Dinner
Visit Kom Ombo Temple and the Crocodile Museum. Explore Daraw
market and camel barn. Optional swim or kayak. Farewell dinner sailing
to Aswan.
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo — dedicated to crocodile-god Sobek
and Horus — and the Crocodile Museum with its mummified
crocodiles.
In El Daraw, shop Egyptian-style in the market and visit a camel barn to
learn about the camel trade.
Visit a Nubian Town — one of the oldest civilisations in the Nile Valley,
tracing roots to 7,000 BC. Optional swim or kayak as we near Aswan
(request kayaks 2 days prior).
By the farewell dinner you will be wishing this was not your last night on
board.
Aswan — Departure
Breakfast on board and check out of the Dahabiya. Transfer to Aswan
airport or station.
Optional Aswan excursions available on your departure day: Philae
Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam, Elephantine Island, Felucca
ride, Nubian Museum. Abu Simbel requires an extra full day.
Price | in Euro |
Price per person in double cabin | Euro 890 |
Single supplement per person per cabin | Euro 680 |
Dahabiya Suite supplement per suite for 4 nights (when available) | Euro 315 |
Includes
- Airport transfers and assist.
- Tours.
- Transfers.
- English Tour Guide fees.
- Meals (as mentioned)
- Dahabiya 4 nights 5 days with all meals included. private double cabin In a shared Dahabiya. upgrade to suite is available when requested for an extra charge when available.
- Bottled water during the trip
- Entry Fees ( Today Price )
- Domestic Flights (Cairo / Luxor – Aswan / Cairo) Subject to availability at time of booking
Excludes
- Personal Solar Eclipse Equipments
- International Flights. (Available upon request)
- Accommodation Cairo : 2 Nights & Luxor : Night
- Drinks during included meals
- Optional tours
- Tipping
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa. Entry Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. Some nationalities may need to apply at their local Egyptian Embassy or Consulate General for a pre-entry tourist visa. For many visitors a tourist visa can be purchased upon arrival at the airport or in advance online on the Egyptian Government Visa
website https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg - Any other thing not mentioned in the included section
Important Notes & Terms
- Pick up times are estimate times (to be confirmed by our local operator)
- If this tour itinerary does not meet your full expectations, we can make changes.
- Our Travel Advisors can also design your tour completely to fit your preferences.
- Additional charges may be applied for modifications or personalized itineraries.
- Above quotation is based on hotels located in Central areas, to be updated once we have your accommodation details
- The dress code is conservative while visiting Mosques, Churches, villages or areas with mainly local communities.
- The above prices are subject to change; if a high inflation rate happens as a result of government practices, currency rate change or economic problems.
- The order of the tour days might change according to availability when booking.
- Some visits may be cancelled due to weather onditions (such as heavy rains, sand storms … etc)
- There’s flights available from Aswan to Abu Simbel and return for an extra cost. Ask for the upgrade to flight option instead of travelling overland.
For Dahabiya Tours:
- In case of any complication in sailing, some changes in the Dahabiya itinerary might happen.
- If there are any unforeseen circumstances and the boat assigned for your tour is unable to sail, Dahabiya Nile Sailing/Real Egypt is responsible for arranging a similar boat for your tour.
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Quick facts
Duration: 5 days · 4 nights
Route: Luxor → Aswan
Group size: Max 20 guests
Guide: English (others on request)
Meals: Full board
Start day: Monday preferred (other dates available for 2+ cabins)
Pricing
€1025
Per person
All tours on board with a professional English-speaking guide, transfers, Dahabiya accommodation in a double cabin for 4 nights with all meals and drinks (shared Dahabiya), and all entry fees included.
Single Supplement
Private cabin · 4 nights
€680
Per person
Dahabiya Suite supplement
(when available)
€315
per suite
Dahabiya suite for 4 nights (subject to availability).