• Dahabiya Nile Sailing •

Dahabiya Sailing on the Nile

Aswan to Luxor 3 Days - 2 Nights

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Day by Day

Itinerary

Short Description: A Dahabiya Nile Cruise is the most unique, authentic and exclusive way to experience the Nile in elegance and comfort. Dahabiyas are traditional wooden sailing boats with private cabins with ensuite, originally designed to take 19th Century travellers along the Nile in comfort. For those who want to experience culture, history, and relaxation as they pass along the Nile Valley, there is no better way than a Dahabiya cruise.

*The preferred day to start this tour is Friday, but we can organise other departure dates for 2+ cabins.

*All our guides have a background in Egyptology, history, archeology or guiding. They are all official licensed guides.

ITINERARY

Day 1 (usually Friday)

Noon: check into the Dahabiya. Lunch and sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit Kom Ombo temple

and the Crocodile Museum Late afternoon or Evening. Dinner and overnight on board

The Temple of Kom Ombo is dedicated to the crocodile-featured god Sobek and the god Horus. The connection
to the power of the Nile is unmistakable as you look towards the temple. We also visit the Crocodile Museum
which includes some impressive mummified crocodiles.

Day 2

Breakfast on board. Sailing to Edfu in the Morning, ride to visit the Temple of Horus. Lunch
and Sailing. Dinner and night stay on board near Esna

Ride to the imposing Temple with its grand spaces and many hieroglyphic inscriptions. View Tell Edfu to the
West of the temple, which includes houses dating from the Old to New Kingdom. If time allows we also stroll
through the local market.

Day 3

Breakfast on board. Sail to Esna. Check out the dahabiya after breakfast. We visit the Temple,
restored caravanserai and market. Esna is part of the Luxor governorate, we drive about an hour
from Esna to Luxor.

After breakfast, check out of the dahabiya. In Esna we explore the Temple dedicated to the ram headed god Khnum. The
temple sits below street level within the town, as it was excavated from layers of earth. Enjoy discovering heritage
craft traditions including beautiful textiles as we visit the restored Wekalet Al-Geddawi, a caravanserai, and the
Ottoman era market of Al-Qissariya. Drive about an hour to Luxor and transfer to Luxor airport or your hotel.
Also you can start a tour in Luxor in that day (choose from the optional tours/activities below)

OPTIONAL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES

LUXOR

West Bank: West bank of Luxor is home to countless tombs, temples and the village of the workmen who built and applied their artistry to the tombs and temples. As we start exploring the West Bank our first visit is to the Colossi of Memnon. These two imposing sandstone statues that indicate the site of the mortuary temple of 18th dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386 – 1353 BC).

Valley of the Kings which is part of the necropolis of ancient Thebes. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For more than a thousand years the kings, queens and nobles of the New Kingdom (1500 – 1070 BC) chose to be buried here.

Temple of Hatshepsut. During her reign the female pharaoh Hatshepsut (1473 – 1458 BC) built a mortuary temple at Deir el Bahari, situated directly across the Nile from Karnak Temple which was the main sanctuary of the god Amun. Many find it one of the most beautiful of all the temples constructed in Egypt.

Ancient Workmen Village. Deir el-Medina is the Arabic name for the village where the craftsmen and artisans who worked on the tombs and other monuments of the West bank lived, including those in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.

Hot Air Balloon ride. Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor West Bank for the sun rise. (about 50 min flying).

Karnak Temple Temple is huge, the site covers more than 100 hectares. Construction at Karnak began in the Middle Kingdom (2000 – 1700 BC) and continued into the Ptolemaic era (305–30 BC). Its size and variety within the site that make it extraordinary.

Luxor Temple located approximately three kilometers south of Karnak Temple. These temples were linked with a processional way bordered with sphinxes, now known as Avenue of the Sphinxes. It is the only temple in the world where ancient Egyptian religions, Greek and Roman cults, Christianity and Islam have been practiced. The temple was substantially built by Amenhotep III (c.1390–1352 BC) and Ramesses II (1279–1213 BC).

Dendera and Abydos if you wish to explore Dandara or Abydos, we can organize your tours on the days before the Dahabiya, which might add another extra day in Luxor.

ASWAN

Philae: giving you a picturesque approach to the site. During the 1960s, the monuments on this island were relocated from the original Philae island nearby so they would not be flooded because of the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Philae includes many structures, mostly dating to the Ptolemaic era (332–30 BC).

Unfinished Obelisk. Obelisks are four-sided, tapered monuments that were called tekhenu by the Ancient Egyptians. It is estimated that the unfinished obelisk would have measured 42 metres and weighed 1200 tons, which would have made it the largest obelisk constructed by the ancient Egyptians.

the High Dam and enjoy views of the Old Aswan Dam and the Nubian Lake (Lake Nasser). Seeing the High Dam and lake adds to your understanding of how the changing flow of the Nile has influenced Egyptian history. The dam was built to control the flooding of the Nile, increase water storage for irrigation, and generate hydroelectricity. However, the large area flooded caused the relocation of more than 100,000 people. Many archaeological sites were submerged.

The Elephantine Island archaeological site This is one of the most unique sites in upper Egypt because here you can see across 4,000 years of Egypt’s history, from 3,000 BC until late mediaeval times (12th to 14th centuries). Remains on the island date from prehistory, including the oldest temple in Egypt.

Nubian village and visit the Animalia House Museum, which is an excellent place to learn about Nubian culture and the changes that came about with the building of the High Dam.

A Felucca ride on the Nile River is a leisurely boat trip with views of the Nobles’ tombs, the Agha Khan Mausoleum, and Plantation Island. As you sail, you will also see the Old Cataract Hotel.
We can also include a visit to the Aswan Souk (market).

Other sights: The following attractions need at least an extra day in Aswan.

Abu Simbel temples: Lying Abu Simbel town, 3 hours drive from Aswan to the south about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan, part of the UNESCO Nubian world heritage sites and including two massive rock-cut temples dating back to Ramses II of the 19th dynasty, Abu Simbel temples were relocated with the help of archaeologists as construction of the dam began in 1960 in a rescue operation .

The Nubian Museum:will give you more insights into the multifaceted history of this area and how monuments and edifices were made.

Abu Simbel temples

Lying in Abu Simbel town, 3 hours drive (each way) from Aswan to the south about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan, part of the UNESCO Nubian world heritage sites including two massive rock-cut temples dating back to Ramses II of the 19th dynasty, Abu Simbel temples were relocated by archaeologists as construction of the dam began in 1960 in a rescue operation .

Temples of Kalabsha

Temples of Kalabsha: Also known as thMandulis, ite Temple of Mandulis was originally located at Bab al-Kalabsha, about 50 kilometres south of Aswan. The temple was on the UNESCO Nubian Sites list together with other outstanding examples of Nubian architecture, including the ones in El Seboua and Amada. The temple was moved to its current location just across from the High Dam.

The Nubian Museum

will give you more insights to the multifaceted history of this area, and of how monuments and edifices were made.

-                                        Dahabiya Tour Detailed Quote
-                                        USD 550 Per Person in Double Cabin
-                                        - Peak Season (Christmas 22-25-29th of Dec, Easter 29th of March
 
to 15th of April, New Year 1st of January)
- All Tours on board (professional English speaking guide on board
the Dahabiya). Other languages are available on request.
- Transfers
- Dahabiya accommodation in a double cabin 2 nights with all meals
and drinks included (Shared Dahabiya).
- All Entry Fees.
-                                        USD 370 Per Cabin Per 2 Nights
-                                        - Single supplement per person per cabin for 2 nights
-                                        USD 180 Per Person Per Cabin Per 2 Nights
-                                        - Dahabiya Suite supplement per suite for 2 nights (when available)
-                                        NOT INCLUDING
- Optional tours.


Alcohol on board (You can bring your own) .


Gratitude.


Any other thing not mentioned above.
-                                        NOTES
-                                        - Private Dahabiya is available, as for a tailored quote.
- The Dress code is conservative while visiting the local villages.
- The above prices are subject to change if a high inflation rate happens as a
result of government practices, pandemic or economic problems.
- In case of any complication in sailing, some changes in the 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.