Luxor and Aswan highlights
DAHABIYA SAILING ON THE NILE 5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS - LUXOR TO ASWAN
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Day 1
To join the dahabiya, we drive about an hour from Luxor to Esna, which is part of the Luxor governorate.
We visit the Temple of Esna and restored caravanserai and market, then check in to the dahabiya and sail to El Hegz Village for a unique cultural experience.
Lunch and dinner are on board the dahabiya.
Day 2
Breakfast on board, sailing to El Kab.
From the village, we walk (or you can go by donkey, motorized tricycle, or tuk tuk) to see the massive walls of the ancient town of Nekheb and explore the New Kingdom tombs.
Sail to Edfu in horse-drawn carriages to visit the Temple of Horus.
Sailing with dinner and free time as you overnight on the dahabiya.
Day 3
Breakfast on board.
Visit Bisaw Island and the village; join the men in their boats to share the experience of Nile fishing; walk through farms; and meet the villagers.
Sailing to El Selsela, an ancient sandstone quarry and shrines A special barbeque dinner by moonlight
Day 4
Breakfast on board
. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple and the Crocodile Museum.
In the nearby town of Daraw, you learn how to shop like a local at the market, visit a barn to meet camels and learn about the camel trade, and visit a Nubian village
. As we sail closer to Aswan, if you wish, there is an opportunity to swim or kayak. Farewell dinner and sail to our final destination, Aswan.
Day 5
Breakfast on board and check out of the Dahabiya.
Pricing
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-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 4 nights with all meals and drinks included (Shared Dahabiya). -All Entry Fees . |
940 |
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Dahabiya Suite supplement (when available) |
330 |
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Single supplement
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720 |
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-Optional tours. -Alcohol on board (You can bring your own) . -Gratitude. -Any other thing not mentioned above. |
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Notes :
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-Private Dahabiya is available, as for a tailored quote. -Dressing 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. |
08 days - Cairo-Luxor-Dahabiya Cruise-Aswan-Abu Simbel
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Highlights of Egypt and Dahabiya Cruise in 8 days
Day 1
Visit Saqqara. Include the Step pyramid, Titi pyramid, the Nobles tombs.
Visit Dahshur. Include the bent pyramid and the Red pyramid.
Lunch at Saqqara- a good place to try Egyptian food. Normally they serve mixed grill, kofta, and lots of small dishes filled with appetizers.
Visit Giza. view the Great Pyramid, The Sphinx, Khara pyramid, Menkawra pyramid and, the nobles tombs
Night stay in Cairo .
The tour duration 8-9 hours.
Optional extras
Going Inside the great pyramid
Camel rides
Attend Giza sound and light show in the evening.
Day 2
Transfer to Cairo airport and fly to Luxor.
About 1 hour flight.
Pick up at Luxor airport.
Visit The Valley of the Kings, The Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut temple.
The tour duration is 5-6 hours.
Lunch and Check in the hotel.
Afternoon:
Visit Habu temple
Visit a local farmer family in Luxor and have dinner in their house.
The tour duration 3- 4 hours.
optional extras- Queens Valley
Night stay in Luxor .
Day 3
Check out from the hotel after breakfast.
Visit Karnak and Luxor temple.
The tour duration about 3-4 hours.
Transfer from Luxor to Esna. About 1 hour drive,
Check in to the Dahabiya Cruise.
Lunch on board.
Sailing for about 4-5 hours to El Hegz Island.
Going on a walking tour in El Hegz village and visiting a local family there.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Optional Tours :-
Hot air balloon ride over the west bank during the sunrise. The tour duration is about 2 hours, including 50 minutes flight.
Donkey ride in the fields
Day 4
Breakfast on board.
Sailing
Visit El Kab ancient tombs and temple ruins.
Sailing.
Lunch on board.
Visit.
Sailing.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5
Breakfast on board.
Visit Bisaw Island and village, and meet more locals and learn about the lifestyle in a remote Egyptian village.
Enjoy a ride with local fishermen helping them in fishing in the Nile River.
Sailing.
Visit El Selsela ancient sandstone quarry and shrines.
Sailing.
Special barbeque dinner by moonlight and overnight stay on board.
Day 6
Breakfast on board.
Visit Kom Ombo temple, Daraw town, camel market( according to availability), and local market.
Lunch on board.
Sailing.
Farewell dinner and overnight stay on board near Aswan.
Optional Tours:-
Philae temple sound and light show.
Day 7
Check out from the Dahabiya after breakfast.
travel to Abu Simbel(3 hours’ drive along the desert)
Visit the 2 temples of Abu Simbel
Drive back to Aswan and stop at the High Dam.
Note: Aswan – Abu Simbel – Round trip flights are available occasionally.
The tour duration 8-9 hours.
Lunch
Boat tour in the Nile in Aswan to view the following: Elephantine Island – Agha Khan Mausoleum – The Cataract – The Nobles tombs
The tour duration is 2 hours.
Transfer to Aswan airport and fly to Cairo.
Arrive in Cairo airport and transfer to the hotel.
Night stay in Cairo.
Day 8
Visit the Egyptian museum. Including King Tut Ankh Amon collection and The Animals mummies room.
lunch at Abo Tarek, famous for Koshri as the most common fast food in Egypt, mix of rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onion, and tomato sauce.
Walking tour in Downtown Cairo. The most famous among the area is Tahrir square, the birthplace of Egypt’s great revolution, and visit the places where important events happened during the Egyptian revolution.
Visit the Citadel. Including the Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Walking tour in El Muizz St, of Medieval Cairo. The most preserved area with medieval Islamic architecture such as Mosques, Houses, markets, and other Medieval architecture. It’s a perfect place to experience the local culture of Egypt today.
Visit Khan El Khalili market.
The tour duration 9-10 hours.
