Luxor and Aswan highlights
Dahabiya Nile Sailing - 5 Nights – 6 days – Luxor to Aswan
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 Sunday, but we can organise other departure dates for 2+ cabins. If you would like to book cabins aboard the Dahabiya cruise only, without the tours in Luxor and Aswan, this can be arranged.
*All our guides have a background in Egyptology, history, archeology or guiding. They are all official licensed guides.
Day 1 - Sunday
Luxor. We will meet you at your hotel. We drive to the West Bank and stop to see the Colossi of Memnon. We visit the Valley of the Kings where we will lead you to the most important tombs among the currently open tombs in the valley. We visit 3 tombs of the more than 10 tombs that are currently open. We visit Hatshepsut temple.
We visit a local traditional house for lunch or dinner, an opportunity to meet local people. The lunch may include a brief cooking lesson. (You also have the option to replace this with lunch in a regular restaurant). Visit the Ancient Workmen Village (Deir El Medina). Overnight stay in a hotel in Luxor.
Tour Duration: 7-8 hours
Day 2 - Monday
After breakfast and check out of your hotel, we visit Karnak Temple and then Luxor temple.
To join the dahabiya, which is part of the Luxor governorate, we drive about an hour from Luxor to Esna.
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 3 - Tuesday
Breakfast on board, sailing to El Kab.
Transfer to see the massive walls of the ancient town of Nekheb and explore the New Kingdom tombs.
Sail to Edfu, ride to visit the Temple of Horus.
Sailing with free time as you overnight on the dahabiya.
Special barbeque dinner by moonlight.
Day 4 - Wednesday
Breakfast on board.
Visit Bisaw Island and 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 ancient sandstone quarry and shrines.
Dinner onboard.
Day 5 - Thursday
Breakfast on board.
Visit 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 Town.
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 6 - Friday
Breakfast on board and check out of the Dahabiya.
Visit Philae temple.
Visit the unfinished obelisk.
Visit the High Dam.
Lunch
Visit Elephantine Island archeological site.
Felucca ride in the Nile River to view the following: The Nobles tombs – Agha Khan Mausoleum – the Plantation Island and the Old Cataract hotel.
The tour duration 7 - 8 hours
Dressing code: Normal.
Optional activities:
( please notify us before hand of optional tours you would like )
This dahabiya experience begins with a tour in and around Luxor and ends in Aswan, but this is not the extent of historic sites and cultural experiences in the area that we can share with you. We can offer you other tours that complement this tour. When you are booking your dahabiya tour please ask us about the other options around Luxor and Aswan that can really add to your visit here.
LUXOR: Dendera and Abydos, if you wish to explore Dandara or Abydos, we can organise your tours on the days before the Dahabiya, which might add another extra day in Luxor. NOTE: Departure takes place from any address in Luxor to Esna, home port of the Dahabiya. At Esna there are two dams, one from the colonial period and a new dam that has two locks. This is why we prefer starting dahabiya tours from Esna - so that we can avoid going through the locks.
ASWAN: Abu Simbel temples. This tour might need an extra day in Aswan. Other sights: From Aswan you can also visit the temples of Kalabsha. If you are interested in Nubian culture and have time only for further sightseeing closer to the city, the Nubian Museum will give you more insights to the multifaceted history of this area, and of how monuments and edifices were made. Visit Elephantine Island archeological 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 Medieval times (12th to 14th centuries). We can also visit a Nubian village and visit 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. We can also include a visit to the Aswan souq (market).
Pricing
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Single Supplement (Dahabiya) : 680 EUR
Other Languages Guide Supplement (French,Spanish & German) Subject to availability Land Tours before or after Dahabiya, per group : 39 EUR
Other Languages Guide Supplement (French,Spanish & German) Subject to availability Dahabiya Tour, per group of 1 to 5 People : 236 EUR
Other Languages Guide Supplement (French,Spanish & German) Subject to availability Dahabiya Tour, per group of 6 to 10 People : 253 EUR
Other Languages Guide Supplement (French,Spanish & German) Subject to availability Dahabiya Tour, per group of 11 to 15 People : 275 EUR
Including:
– Airport transfer and assist. – Tours. – Transfers. – Tour Guide fees. – Meals (as mentioned) – Dahabiya 4 nights 5 days with all meals included. private double cabin In a shared Dahabiya. upgrade to suite is available when requested for an extra charge when available. – Boat rides – Bottled water during the trip
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Not Including:
– Overland Accommodation
– Domestic flights. (Available upon request and subject to dates and availability)
– Drinks during included meals
– Optional tours
– Tipping
– Any other thing not mentioned in the included section.
Notes:
– Pick up times are estimate times (to be confirmed by our local operator)
-If this tour itinerary does not meet your full expectations, we can make changes.
-Our Travel Advisors can also design your tour completely to fit your preferences.
Additional charges may be applied for modifications or personalized itineraries.
-Above quotation is based on hotels located in Central areas, to be updated once we have your accommodation details
– The dress code is conservative while visiting Mosques, Churches, villages or areas with mainly local communities.
– The above prices are not applied in the peak season, such as Christmas, New Year and Easter.
– The above prices are subject to change; if a high inflation rate happens as a result of government practices, currency rate change or economic problems.
– The order of doing the tour days might change according to availability when booking.
– There’s flights available from Aswan to Abu Simbel and return for an extra cost. Ask for the upgrade to flight option instead of travelling overland.
-Transfers in Sedan cars. (in case a van requested extra cost is added). Note: using a Sedan car in Cairo requires an extra short walk in 2 attractions, the Citadel and the Museum of Civilization. If big size luggage included Van in all destinations by default.
– Please note that there are some places whose entrance fees are paid in USD/Euro.
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.
