Dahabiya Nile Cruise, Luxor to Aswan, 4 Days

4 Days
on the Nile

Max. 10 pax
Larger groups: price on request

English, German
Spanish, French on request

Dahabiya
traditional sail boat

5 Temples
and more

Hotel transfer
to the boat and back, included

About This Tour

A Dahabiya is the traditional sailing boat of the Nile, much smaller and quieter than a typical Nile cruiser. We use it to cover the route from Luxor to Aswan in four days, mooring at remote islands instead of touristy ports.

Highlights along the way: the colourful temple of Esna, the nobles tombs of El-Kab, the well preserved temple of Horus at Edfu, the El Silsila sandstone quarry, the double temple of Kom Ombo, the Daraw camel market and a Nubian village.

The route is fixed, the pace is set by the wind. Meals and accommodation on board are included.

Highlights

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          Temple of Khnum at Esna with its colourful columns
        

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          Nobles Tombs of El-Kab
        

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          Temple of Horus at Edfu by horse carriage
        

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          El Silsila sandstone quarry with painted chapels
        

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          Double temple of Kom Ombo
        

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          Daraw camel market and a Nubian village
        

What's Included and Not Included

Included

Accommodation on Dahabiya, 4 nights

All meals on board, plus soft drinks

Licensed Egyptologist guide for the full route

Horse carriage at Edfu

Transfer from your hotel in Luxor to the boat at Esna at the start

Transfer from the moorage in Aswan to your hotel in Aswan at the end

Not Included

Entry tickets to the temples and sites (paid on site)

Accommodation in Luxor and Aswan

Alcoholic drinks

Personal expenses

Tips for crew and guide (voluntary)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Luxor to Esna, Temple of Khnum and El-Kab

Pickup at your hotel in Luxor and transfer to Esna where the Dahabiya is moored. Visit the colourful Temple of Khnum. Boarding and start of the cruise. In the afternoon we walk to the Nobles Tombs of El-Kab and overnight at a quiet spot.

Day 2

Edfu and El Silsila

Sail to Edfu while having breakfast. Horse carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. Sail forward to the sandstone quarry of El Silsila and overnight there.

Day 3

El Silsila Quarry and Kom Ombo

Morning visit of the sandstone quarry with its painted chapels. Continue to the double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus and Sobek. Overnight at a quiet spot away from the city.

Day 4

Daraw Camel Market and Nubian Village

Drive to the Daraw camel market to experience the dealers and the atmosphere. Visit the local food market. In the afternoon we sail to a Nubian village (El Kopanya) for a walking visit. Sailing until sunset, mooring at Aswan bridge.

Departure morning

Disembark and Transfer to Aswan

Disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to your hotel in Aswan.