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Luxury Dahabiya Boat from Esna to Aswan 6 days

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Overview

Duration

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

Tour Type

PRIVATE

Group Size

Run

Luxurious Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Esna to Aswan for 6 days, explore the banks of the eternal river Nile in privacy. Enjoy the sun & relax in a solarium, sailing in Dahabiya in Egypt between Esna and Aswan to visit the most beautiful temples and sightseeing of Luxor & Aswan, Dahabiya & Nile Cruises Packages.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • valley of the ‎kings - Hatshepsut - Karnak temples - Edfu Temple - Gebel el Silsila - Kom Ombo Temple - Temple of Philae - The High Dam - Unfinished Obelisk.

Itinerary

Day Tour 1: Luxor Tour (valley of the ‎kings - Hatshepsut & Karnak temples) Dahabiya check in
Meet & assist at Luxor (airport/ train station/ hotel) Luxor Tour, you will find our representative and your Egyptologist guide, you will visit Luxor Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent royal tombs were discovered, including that of Tutankhamun by Howard Carter in 1922. At the heart of the Theban Mountains, the tombs were dug deep into the desert rock, richly decorated, and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs. You will visit three tombs. you will also visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon. Stop for Lunch in a good local restaurant, then finally the fabulous Temples of Karnak, the largest ever built cult site, dedicated to the Theban Triad headed by the god Amun-Re. Its ancient name "Ipet-sut" means "the most sacred place." The Temple complex was built there more than two thousand years by the Pharaohs, generation after generation. Inside the complex, the great "Hypostyle Hall" is a majestic and mysterious forest of 137 giant columns. We will then proceed to Esna, where you will board and will be welcomed, have dinner, and overnight on board your Dahabiya Cruise.‎


Meals Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day Tour 2: Dahabiya Cruise sailing on the River to visit Edfu Temple Fawaza Island
After breakfast is served on board, Dahabiya will start the navigation toward Edfu. At Edfu, you will go by horse carriage to the impressive Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, which is one of the largest temples and best-preserved temples in Egypt. The two fantastic falcon granite statues guard the entrance of the temple. Lunch in board your Dahabiya, The Dahabeya will then head to the private Fawaza Island, where you can dine in peace on the bank of the Nile. Overnight onboard your Dahabiya. ‎


Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Tour 3: Dahabiya Cruise Sailing on the River - visit (Gebel el Silsila)
After breakfast is served on board, Dahabiya will start the navigation; a relaxing day awaits you at Gebel el Silsila Temple, a site less known but very rich. Many kings and notables of the New Kingdom, which Thutmose III, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and Seti I, have left their mark on this site in the form of steles, chapels, and cenotaphs but speos of Horemheb, cave temple carved into the hill, is the most important monument of the site. If possible, the dinner will be served on the site of the illuminated temple or on the upper deck of the boat, while enjoying the tranquil atmosphere accompanied by soft music. Overnight onboard your Dahabiya.


Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Tour 4: Dahabiya Cruise Sailing on the River - visit (Kom Ombo temple)
After breakfast is served on board, Dahabiya will sail to Kom Ombo. On the way, you will see and hear the buffalo wading in the shallow waters along the river banks but also donkeys join the culture of the land, or the birds inhabiting the Nile. In Kom Ombo, visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the god falcon-headed Horus and the Crocodile God Sobek. This fabulous temple is completely symmetrical, with two entrances, two halls, and two sanctuaries. Lunch served on board during navigation taking you to a small island where Dahabiya will be moored. Overnight onboard your Dahabiya.


Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Tour 5: Dahabiya Cruise Sailing on the River – Aswan visit (Temple of Philae - The High Dam - Unfinished Obelisk)
After breakfast is served on board, Dahabiya will sail to Aswan, the Dahabiya reach around 10 am. A nice day trip awaits you. Visit the fabulous Temple of Philae, dedicated to the Goddess Isis, located on an island accessible by motorboat. The Temple of Philae was rescued from the water during the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Then, towards the Aswan Souk and the Unfinished Obelisk, the size was abandoned, probably as a result of a crack in the rock, Obelisk largest found to date nearly 42 meters long. Enjoy a Festive evening on board, with dinner and Egyptian music. Overnight onboard your Dahabiya. ‎


Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Tour 6: Dahabiya Cruise Check out – Transfer to Luxor Airport / Station
After breakfast is served on board, Dahabiya Cruise checks out, then our representative will transfer you to Aswan (airport/ train station/ hotel) end of our travel service. ‎


Meals Plan: Breakfast

Included/Excluded

  • Meet, greet and assist service by our representatives at airports.
  • The assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
  • All transfers and Pick up services to/from the airport & hotel by air-conditioned vehicles.
  • All tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All service charges and taxes.
  • All accommodations as mentioned in meals plan in the itinerary with (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • English Licensed Egyptologist escort guide in all sightseeing.
  • The Entrance fees for all sightseeing as mentioned.
  • ‎5 Nights in Dahabiya Cruise from Esna to Aswan based on (F.B)
  • Visa to Egypt.
  • Drinks.
  • Optional tours if required.
  • Tipping.

Silver Accommodation Plan

MAY-SEPT

Per Person in Double Room
US$ 0001
Per Person in Single Room
US$ 0001
OCT-APRIL
Per Person in Double Room
US$ 0001
Per Person in Single Room
US$ 0001

Golden Accommodation Plan

MAY-SEPT

Per Person in Double Room
US$ 0001
Per Person in Single Room
US$ 0001
OCT-APRIL
Per Person in Double Room
US$ 0001
Per Person in Single Room
US$ 0001

FAQs

Can I take pictures while visiting the monuments in Egypt?
Of course, you can take photos in most of the historical sites and museums in Egypt, but some of them have to pay extra charges for taking in a camera. Historical sites, like the Valley of the Kings in Luxor and in some museums, like the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities.
What are the opening hours for monuments in Egypt?
Most of the sightseeing in Egypt is open from 9 AM until 5 PM. Open-air historical sites, like the Pyramids of Giza, are open from 8 AM. But some museums have morning opening hours, from 9 AM to 4 PM evening opening hours, from 5 PM to 9 or 10 PM. During Ramadan, the holy month of the Islamic calendar, be aware that these hours will change significantly.
What is the most famous museum in Aswan?
The most famous museum in Aswan is the Nubian Museum
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