Description
Discover the Nile in its most classic and peaceful style aboard a traditional Dahabiya sailboat, created for travelers who prefer privacy, calm, and a slower rhythm on the river. Instead of the bustle of large cruise ships, you’ll enjoy a small-guest atmosphere, attentive service, and quiet sailing under canvas. The route between Luxor and Aswan includes memorable stops at lesser-visited treasures such as El Kab, Gebel el Silsila, and serene Nile islands, alongside iconic temples. Each day combines carefully arranged excursions, excellent meals on board, and unhurried time to relax on deck while Egypt’s river life drifts by.
Facilities
What's Included
Included
- Meet and be assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
- Accommodation on board on full board
- English/Portuguese/German/Spanish speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the trips
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned, deluxe vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Any optional tours
- Personal Spending
- Tipping
Itinerary
Day 1: Embark in Aswan – Kom Ombo Discovery
Arrive in Aswan and step aboard your Dahabiya to begin a refined Nile voyage. After getting comfortable in your cabin, enjoy lunch on deck as the boat starts to glide northward.
Later, go ashore to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, set strikingly on a curve of the river. This rare double temple honors Sobek and Horus the Elder, and its balanced design reflects ancient beliefs linked to protection, healing, and sacred power. Return to the Dahabiya for a relaxed evening on the water.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 2: Gebel el Silsila – Explore Ancient Sandstone Quarries
Have breakfast as the Dahabiya nears Gebel el Silsila, a powerful yet often-missed site along the Nile. Walk through the historic sandstone quarries that supplied stone for major temples and monuments, and visit the cliff-cut Temple of Horemheb.
As the day winds down, enjoy a memorable dinner beside the river at sunset, embracing the stillness that makes Dahabiya sailing so distinctive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 3: Edfu & El Kab – Temples and Tombs Beyond the Crowds
After breakfast, head to Edfu to explore the magnificent Temple of Horus, celebrated as one of the most complete and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Take in its monumental pylons and detailed reliefs depicting Horus and the triumph of order over chaos.
Continue sailing to El Kab, once a prominent ancient settlement. Explore the rock-cut tombs and follow the line of the impressive mudbrick city walls before returning to the Dahabiya. In the evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner prepared by the chef, then unwind on deck beneath the night sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 4: Disembark in Esna – Journey’s End
Enjoy an easy morning and breakfast as the Dahabiya approaches Esna. After arrival, disembark with assistance and continue onward to your next destination with a smooth transfer arrangement.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: N/A
Day 1: Luxor to Esna – Embarkation and Sunset Sailing
Your trip begins in Luxor, where you’ll be driven by private air-conditioned vehicle to Esna. On arrival, board your elegant Dahabiya, receive a welcome drink, and settle into your cabin.
Start sailing south toward El Kab, watching quiet village life and green riverbanks pass by as the sun lowers over the Nile.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 2: El Kab & Edfu – Temples of the Ancient World
After breakfast, disembark to visit El Kab, known for its atmospheric rock-cut tombs and the remains of its ancient walls. Continue sailing to Edfu to tour the remarkable Temple of Horus, admired for both its scale and preservation.
Return to the boat for lunch, then enjoy the calm sensation of sailing under open sails, with the river’s natural sounds replacing engine noise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 3: Gebel el Silsila – A Temple by the River’s Edge
Cruise onward to Gebel el Silsila, a site that larger vessels typically cannot reach. Explore the ancient sandstone quarries and the rock-cut Temple of Horemheb carved into the cliffs, and walk along the river’s edge where stone was once taken for royal construction projects.
In the evening, dine in a wonderfully quiet setting—either on the Nile banks or under the stars on deck—surrounded by history and open skies.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 4: Kom Ombo – Twin Deities and Riverside Views
Sail to Kom Ombo to explore its distinctive twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. Continue to the nearby Crocodile Museum to view mummified crocodiles and understand the river beliefs that shaped worship here.
Spend the afternoon cruising toward Aswan, making the most of your final full day on the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 5: Arrival in Aswan – Farewell to the Nile
After breakfast, arrive in Aswan and disembark. Assistance is provided to help you transition smoothly to your onward travel plans.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: N/A
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