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7 Days / 6 Nights
Daily Tour
16 people
English, Espanol, Portuguese
The Dahabiya Nile Cruise is extremely highly recommended to sail along the Nile because it’s such an authentic and romantic thanks to following the river, considerably like within the time of the Pharaohs.
Sailing within the Nile is going to be an experience that will take your breath away. the most important river in Africa, surrounded on all sides by ancient temples, welcoming cities and villages, remote islands of individuals living traditionally. we’ll take you thru a pleasing tour of exploring ancient Egyptian constructions by relaxing and enjoying onboard
The Dahabiya boat is operated mainly by sail, but the boats travel with a tugboat just in case there’s no wind. Sailing on the Nile during a Dahabiya from Esna (1 hour driving south of Luxor) to Aswan will enable you to ascertain many places rarely seen by tourists. you’ll stop for sights that are seldom seen on the regular Nile Cruises and you’ll get very on the brink of villages along the river and real-life in Egypt.
Arriving in Luxor by flight or by train. Our tour manager will meet you at the airport or at the station and help you with all the arrival procedures. Then he will accompany you to our 5-stars dahabiya. Lunch and dinner will be served on board. According to your arrival time, we will gladly arrange a special program matching your convenience.
First night on board.
After breakfast, we will start our beautiful tour in Luxor. Starting with Karnak Temple where the whole site has colossal statues, relief, obelisks and halls, and the avenue of the sphinxes. Next, we will visit the Luxor temple, the valley of kings, the valley of Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, Medinet Habu, and the two colossi of Memnon.
Second night on board.
Departing from Luxor to Esna (50 km south) heading to El-Kab, the ancient city of Nekheb, where you can see the remains of the temples and the tombs. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night. Third night on board.
Sailing to Edfu Wadi El Shat where we visit the beautifully preserved temple of Horus that has been buried under the desert for hundreds of years. Set sail for a small island near Edfu where you will enjoy a walk through small villages and the desert. The boat will moor there for the night.
Fourth night on board.
Sailing to Gebal El-Selsela where the cliffs on both sides close to the narrowest point along the length of the entire Nile. Then up going to Kom Ombo where we will visit the double temple of Haroeris and Sobek. Heading to the Maniha island where the boat will moor for the night.
Fifth night on board.
Starting your day with a guided tour of the Temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo.
After that go to Daraw where we will walk through the village and visit the Daraw markets. The up going sail trip will continue to the Nubian village of El-Koubania, near Aswan.
Last night on board.
Disembarkation in Aswan. After breakfast on board you will have the time to enjoy the beautiful Nubian city and go anywhere you love.
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