4-Day Dahabiya Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor (Every Friday)

Overview

Embark on an extraordinary 4-day, 3-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, designed for travelers seeking a luxurious, relaxed, and intimate journey along ancient Egypt’s iconic waterway. Departing every Friday, this boutique sailing experience combines the traditional charm of a two-masted river yacht with modern high-end comforts, offering a peaceful alternative to large cruise vessels.

Guided by a licensed professional Egyptologist, your itinerary features guided visits to Upper Egypt’s most renowned archaeological treasures. Discover the island sanctuary of Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. Sail gracefully downstream to explore the unique dual temple of Kom Ombo and the exceptionally preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu. Conclude your voyage in historic Luxor with comprehensive guided tours of the West Bank’s Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, alongside the impressive Karnak Temple Complex on the East Bank.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan & Aswan Sightseeing

Arrival & Sightseeing:

Meet and assist service upon arrival at Aswan Airport, train station, or hotel. Begin your guided tour visiting the island sanctuary of Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient granite quarries, and the Aswan High Dam.

Embarkation & Leisure:

Transfer to your boutique Dahabiya cruise for check-in. Enjoy a welcome drink, settle into your cabin, and savor lunch onboard.

Evening:

Relax on the sun deck as evening falls. Dinner is served onboard followed by a peaceful overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 2: Sailing to Kom Ombo & Crocodile Museum

Morning at Leisure / Optional Excursion:

Enjoy breakfast onboard. Spend a relaxed morning enjoying the Nile views or take an optional early morning excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples (available at an extra charge).

Sailing & Kom Ombo Temple:

Begin sailing downstream toward Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder, followed by the nearby Crocodile Museum.

Evening:

Sail onward toward Edfu while enjoying lunch and dinner onboard. Overnight stay onboard near Edfu.

Day 3: Edfu Temple & Sailing toward Luxor

Edfu Temple Tour:

After breakfast, visit the majestic Temple of Horus in Edfu, recognized as one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

Sailing via Esna Lock:

Return to the Dahabiya as it continues sailing downstream toward Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock.

Evening:

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard with relaxing afternoon tea on the sun deck as you approach Luxor. Overnight stay onboard near Luxor.

Day 4: Luxor Sightseeing & Final Disembarkation

Optional Hot Air Balloon:

Early morning option to experience a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank monuments (available at an extra charge).

Luxor West & East Bank Tours:

Enjoy breakfast onboard and complete check-out. Explore the West Bank including entry to three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the East Bank to tour the massive Karnak Temple Complex.

Departure Transfer:

Following the tours, transfer to Luxor Airport, train station, or your hotel for final departure.

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan & Aswan Sightseeing

Arrival & Sightseeing:Meet and assist service upon arrival at Aswan Airport, train station, or hotel. Begin your guided tour visiting the island sanctuary of Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient granite quarries, and the Aswan High Dam.Embarkation & Leisure:Transfer to your boutique Dahabiya cruise for check-in. Enjoy a welcome drink, settle into your cabin, and savor lunch onboard.Evening:Relax on the sun deck as evening falls. Dinner is served onboard followed by a peaceful overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 2: Sailing to Kom Ombo & Crocodile Museum

Morning at Leisure / Optional Excursion:Enjoy breakfast onboard. Spend a relaxed morning enjoying the Nile views or take an optional early morning excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples (available at an extra charge).Sailing & Kom Ombo Temple:Begin sailing downstream toward Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder, followed by the nearby Crocodile Museum.Evening:Sail onward toward Edfu while enjoying lunch and dinner onboard. Overnight stay onboard near Edfu.

Day 3: Edfu Temple & Sailing toward Luxor

Edfu Temple Tour:After breakfast, visit the majestic Temple of Horus in Edfu, recognized as one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.Sailing via Esna Lock:Return to the Dahabiya as it continues sailing downstream toward Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock.Evening:Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard with relaxing afternoon tea on the sun deck as you approach Luxor. Overnight stay onboard near Luxor.

Day 4: Luxor Sightseeing & Final Disembarkation

Optional Hot Air Balloon:Early morning option to experience a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank monuments (available at an extra charge).Luxor West & East Bank Tours:Enjoy breakfast onboard and complete check-out. Explore the West Bank including entry to three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the East Bank to tour the massive Karnak Temple Complex.Departure Transfer:Following the tours, transfer to Luxor Airport, train station, or your hotel for final departure.

Includes/Excludes

3 nights accommodation onboard a boutique Dahabiya on a Full Board basis (FB).
Meet and assist service upon arrival in Aswan and departure in Luxor.
All transfers in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.
Sightseeing tours as per itinerary with a private licensed Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees to all included archaeological sites and temples.
Team assistance throughout the journey.

Optional excursions and add-ons (Abu Simbel Temples & Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride).
Personal expenses and extra meals/beverages not mentioned.
Gratuities and tipping for guide and cruise crew.
Entry Visa for Egypt.

Seasonal Rates

Summer Season (1 May – 30 September)

Price per person in DBL$949
Single$1613
Child (6 – 11.99)$617
Infant (0 – 5.99)$0

Winter Season (1 October – 30 April)

Price per person in DBL$1329
Single$2259
Child (6 – 11.99)$864
Infant (0 – 5.99)$0

Peak Period (20 December – 9 January)

Price per person in DBL$2099
Single$3568
Child (6 – 11.99)$1364
Infant (0 – 5.99)$0

From

$949

/ Person

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