Dahabiya Nile Cruise Boat

4 Night Dahabiya Cruise (Esna to Aswan) – Departs Every Monday

Day 1 – Monday:

Highlights: Embarkation & Luxor Sightseeing: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, Colossi of Memnon
Pickup from your hotel or Luxor Airport with our expert tour guide.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun.
Explore the magnificent rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Stop by an Alabaster Factory to see traditional stone carving.
Admire the Colossi of Memnon and the vast Amon-Ra complex at Karnak.
Transfer to Esna for embarkation and sail to El Hegz Island for overnight.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 – Tuesday:

Highlights: Sail to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, Fawaza, Serag, El Ramady, Bassaw Village cultural visit

Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Edfu.
Visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Greco-Roman Temple of Horus.
Continue sailing past serene Nile landscapes and local village life.
Arrive at Bassaw Village, home to 500 residents cultivating their own food.
Experience traditional life and possibly bake sun bread.
Enjoy a special Egyptian folklore night on the island.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Wednesday:

Highlights: Sail to Selsila Temple, Bashier, Maliha, Kom Ombo Temple, Herdiab, and Aswan

Visit Hormoheb Temple / Selsila Temple.
Sail past breathtaking Nile islands, including Bashier and Maliha.
Explore the unique double-temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haeroris.
Continue sailing towards Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Thursday:

Highlights: Philae Temple, Aswan Souq, Optional Nubian Village Visit

Visit the Temple of Philae, relocated to Agilka Island to preserve it from flooding.
Stroll through Aswan’s vibrant Souq (market) to shop for spices and souvenirs.
Optional Visit to the Nubian Village or take a scenic felucca ride around Aswan’s islands.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Friday:

Enjoy breakfast before disembarking.
Transfer to Aswan Airport or your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast

Nile Cruise Dahabiya Options

Dahabiya Amoura
Dahabiya Queen Anat
Dahabiya Princess Donia
Dahabiya Nebyt
Dahabiya Orient

Price in USD starts from:

$1,200 per person in a double/triple cabin (3 nights)
$1,980 per person in a single cabin (3 nights)
$1,600 per person in a double/triple cabin (4 nights)
$2,640 per person in a single cabin (4 nights)

Inclusions

Full-board accommodation.
Meet-and-assist service upon arrival & departure.
All sightseeing as per itinerary with an air-conditioned vehicle, Egyptologist tour guide, and entrance fees.

Exclusions

Any optional tours.
Gratuities.
Any extras and personal expenses.

3 Night Dahabiya Cruise (Aswan to Esna) – Departs Every Friday

Day 1 – Friday:

Highlights: Aswan, Herdiab, Komombo, Maliha, Bashier

Pickup from your hotel or Aswan Airport.
Visit the Temple of Philae, one of Egypt’s most beautiful sanctuaries.
Browse Aswan Souq and enjoy a refreshing sugarcane juice.
Embark the Dahabiya, enjoy lunch, and sail toward Kom Ombo.
Explore the twin-temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods.
Overnight at Bashier Island.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 – Saturday:

Highlights: Temple of Gebel el Silsila, Bassaw Village Cultural Experience, Ramadi, Serag, and Fawaza

Visit the lesser-known but stunning Gebel el Silsila Temple.
Continue sailing to Bassaw Village, where you can interact with local families.
Enjoy a unique Egyptian folklore night on the island.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Sunday:

Highlights: Temple of Horus at Edfu, Elhegz, Esna

Visit the majestic Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient sites.
Sail to Esna for overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Monday:

Highlights: Disembarkation & Luxor Sightseeing