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3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
Daily Tour
Unlimited
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The Dahabiya Nile Cruise is very highly recommended to sail along the Nile because it’s such an authentic and romantic way to travel along the river, very much like in the time of the Pharaohs.
Sailing in the Nile will be an experience that will take your breath away. The biggest river in Africa is surrounded on each side by ancient temples, welcoming cities and villages, and remote islands of people living traditionally. We will take you through a pleasant tour of ancient Egyptian constructions by relaxing and enjoying onboard
The Dahabiya boat is operated mainly by sail, but the boats travel with a tugboat in case there is no wind. Sailing on the Nile in a Dahabiya from Esna (1-hour drive south of Luxor) to Aswan will enable you to see many places rarely seen by tourists. You will stop for sights that are seldom seen on the regular Nile Cruises, and you will get very close to villages along the river and real life in Egypt.
Boarding in Aswan – Kom Ombo – Gebel el Silsila
Embarkation on the Dahabiya for a 3-day cruise along the Nile between Aswan and Esna. The first day’s sailing takes you to a small Nile island for a walk in the countryside. After lunch on board or on the island, continue sailing towards Kom Ombo to visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Then cruise towards Gebel el-Silsila. First night on board.
Edfu – El Fawaza
After breakfast sailing to Edfu watching from the Dahabiya the rock-cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti I, Ramses II and Merenptah and the sandstone quarries at Gebel el-Silsila. The sail continues to Edfu where you can visit the temple of Horus, the best-preserved of all the temples in Egypt. Travel on to a small island where the boat will moor for the night. You will have dinner on board the Dahabiya or round a campfire on the tranquil banks of the Nile. Second night on board.
Cruise to El-Hegez , start sailing heading to El-Hegez where you will enjoy a walk through a small village and the boat will stay there for the night.
Third and last night on board.
Disembarkation in Esna
End of the Nile Dahabiya cruise journey in Esna after breakfast on board and transfer to Luxor and drop down in any place from your choice in Luxor.
