Dahabiya cruise

Overview

Experience charming Egypt Nile cruise tour packages of 5 days and 4 nights in Egypt. Departing from Luxor, sailing for Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo, finally disembarking in Aswan. In the comfort of luxurious accommodation and delicious Egyptian cuisine, immerse yourself during our Egypt travel packages in the fascinating landscapes and rich heritage of the banks of the Nile with Dahabiya nile cruise.

Itinerates

The pick-up point for this trip is the address of your choice in Luxor. At 9 am. Private transfer from any address in Luxor to Esna (50 km south of Luxor) where the crew of the Dahabiya will take you to board the boat to start your Egypt tours visit. A visit to the Esna temple and a short walk through the local markets. Your Nile adventure starts by sailing towards El Kab, the ancient city of Nekheb, where you can see the remains of the temples and the tombs. The sailors set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night. Enjoy your dinner on the sundeck or the banks of the river Nile. First night on board.

Sail to Edfu, the scenery is stunning changing from the golden sand of the desert to the lush and green forests of date palms - scenes unchanged in centuries. Visit the beautifully preserved temple of Horus during your Egypt classic tours, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, which is in a state of excellent preservation and once huge ceremonies were held here with live falcons in honor of Horus. Continue sailing to Wadi el Shat for a walk through small villages and the desert. Set sail for a small island where the boat will moor for the night. Dinner will be served on board the Dahabiya or on the tranquil banks of the Nile. The second night on board.

Relax in a deck chair and watch the riverside pass by while the crew sails to Gebel El Silsila. You can explore the rock-cut chapels of Seti I, Ramesses II, Merenptah, and Horemheb and also remnants of the monuments in the old sandstone quarries. During lunch on the sun deck, the Dahabiya sails towards Kom Ombo, where you go ashore to see the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Dinner will be served around a campfire along the Nile. Third night on board.

The captain sets sail for the village of Daraw, once the last stop for camel traders from Sudan after a forty-day-long journey through the Libyan desert. After a walk through the village and camel market, the boat sails further towards Koubania; a Nubian village near Aswan, with lovely gardens filled with citrus and mango trees. Fourth and last night on board.

End of the Dahabiya journey in Aswan after breakfast on board. Transfer to any address in Aswan.

Included

03 Nights on board using a 5-star Nile Cruise boat from Aswan to Luxor
Meals as per the program
All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan with private A/C suitable Bus
Tours and sightseeing visits with a professional English-Speaking Guide

Excluded

Roundtrip International Airfare and all applicable airline taxes
Domestic Ticket and taxes
Egypt Visa
Tips for Guide, Driver, Hotel, and Nile cruise per person
Any meals not specifically mentioned in the program
Beverages during the meal.
Any Personal Extras
Others which are not mentioned in the inclusions

Notes

The major schedule of the cruises:07 nights ex Luxor on Saturday or Monday & few cruises on Thursday.
All the above is just an offer, subject to your acceptance, no bookings are done yet, and space will be subject to availability while we go through booking.
Rates include taxes and service charges
Cruise itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances that may be in sequences but not in visits.
Cruise official Check-in before lunch at noon and check-out after breakfast at 08:00 hrs.
All transfers throughout the entire trip on a private basis by A/C Deluxe Vehicle.
All above mentioned sightseeing on a Private basis in Cairo and joining other guests on board the cruise, including entrance fees
Our rates do not include any kind of insurance.
A single supplement will be added to the invoice if you book a Singl room or cruise cabin.

Room Types:

Triple Rooms are usually twin or double rooms with roll-away extra beds and not 3 standard beds.
Twin rooms or King Size bedrooms are subject to availability on check-in date as cannot be confirmed in advance

Payment:

There are 2 accepted ways of payment:
Credit card (fees 2.5% of total amount).
Bank transfer (excluding banking fees according to your bank regulations).

Children Policy (A Child Share Parents’ Room)

for packages, Nile cruises, and hotels
Under 2 years old: free of charge
Under 6 years old: 25% of the total tour cost for an adult individual
Under 12 years old: 50% of the total tour cost for an adult individual
All children 12 or older are considered adults.
If your tour package includes flights, an extra supplement for your child may apply.

- Some nationalities can apply for visa directly using link Visa