Enjoy the beautiful River Nile and explore Ancient Egypt on the Philea Dahabiya Nile Cruise. A luxurious Cruise that comprises elegantly furnished en-suite cabins and large suites and a maximum of 25 guests, plus the crew.
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Friday from Aswan & Monday from Luxor (Esna)
Small Group
3, 4, 7 Nights
From 6 to 09:00
Enjoy the beautiful River Nile and explore Ancient Egypt on the Philea Dahabiya Nile Cruise. A luxurious Cruise that comprises elegantly furnished en-suite cabins and large suites and a maximum of 25 guests, plus the crew.
Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
All transfers by air-conditioned modern vehicle
Assistance of our personal during your stay and excursions
Accommodation on board 5-star Dahabiya on full board basis
All Dahabiya Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
Tea and Coffee during meals on board your Dahabiya
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Egyptologist guide during your excursions
All service charges and taxes
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses
Tipping
Day 1: Arrive Aswan / Aswan Excursions
Nile Holiday tour manager will pick you up from Aswan (Airport, Hotel, Train station. Start to visit Aswan high dam, a rock-fill dam built across the Nile in Aswan. Proceed with a motorboat ride to Philae Temple Island, comprises a large number of small Temples dates back to Pharaonic, Greek and Roman times. After finished, transfer to embark the Nile Dahabiya boat, enjoying your Lunch on Board. Free afternoon at leisure and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: (Optional: Abu Simbel), Kom-ombo temple
Free morning in Aswan or choose an option trip to visit the famous Abu Simbel temple by Car. Lunch onboard and then set sail to enjoy the contrast between the deep blue waters of the Nile, green palm trees and the yellow sand dunes is absolutely striking.
Upon arrival, visit Kom ombo temple, the double temple dedicated to two gods, Sobek the crocodile and Haroeris the Falcon. The temple has double entrances, procession routes and sanctuaries. Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple, Luxor East Bank excursions
Enjoy breakfast on board while sailing to Edfu. Experience in slowly passing by the plain life of the farmers and fishermen, the picturesque and magic nature along the River Nile and the green fertile landscapes with sugar cane fields, banana, and date palm-trees. Enjoy lunch onboard, upon arrival, you will enjoy horse and Carriage return way ride to visit Edfu Temple, one of the largest and most intact of Egypt’s monuments. Then set sail on unforgettable journey on the River Nile where the Dahabiya will moor for the night. Dinner & overnight at Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Luxor excursions, Final departure
Disembarkation after breakfast, then transfer to Luxor (almost 1h drive) west bank to visit the Valley to the Kings, explore three tombs of the most pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Proceed to visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsuit and Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy Lunch at good quality local restaurant and then visit the magnificent Karnak temple complex. After finished, transfer to your Luxor (Hotel, airport or Train station).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
NB: Itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, maybe in sequences but not in visits.
Day 1: Arrive in Luxor, Luxor Sightseeing’s / Esna
Early morning picks up from Luxor (Airport / Hotel / Train station). Start to visit the Karnak temple, the largest and most important religious complex in ancient Egypt. Then cross the Nile River to the west bank and visit the Valley to the Kings “3 tombs”, The temple of Queen Hatshepsuit and Colossi of Memnon. After finished, you will drive (almost 1 hour) to embark your Dahabiya Nile Cruise at Esna. The crew will welcome you on board and have your bags taken to your cabins.
We will then set sail for El Hegz Island where the Dahabiya will moor for the night. Enjoy your dinner on the sundeck or the bank of the river Nile. Overnight on board.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: El Hegz – Edfu – Ramadi
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure, while gently sailing to Edfu, arrive around noon time. Upon arrival, you will enjoy horse and Carriage return way ride to visit Edfu Temple, one of the largest and most intact of Egypt’s monuments. Enjoy lunch onboard, continue sailing and experience in slowly passing by the plain life of the farmers and fishermen, the picturesque and magic nature along the River Nile and the green fertile landscapes with sugar cane fields, banana, and date palm-trees.
– Shortly before sunset, we drop anchor near Ramadi Island, where we enjoy dinner in an atmospheric surrounding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Ramadi – Bisaw – Silslea – Kom Ombo
Early sailing to Gebel el-Silsila, enjoying breakfast on board. We go to shore to discover the old Pharaonic quarries of Silsela with the unknown rock-cut Temple of Hormoheb. From the top of the mountain, we enjoy a breathtaking view. Later on, set sailing to Kom Ombo. Listen to the sounds of the water buffalo as they wade in the shallow water besides the banks of the Nile, the Donkeys as they go about their day to day business and the various bird life of the river. Close to Kom Ombo, we stay at the edge of Al Bashir Island for dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Kom Ombo – sailing to Aswan
Sail to Kom Ombo. After breakfast, visit Kom-ombo Temples where you explore the exceptional beautiful temple of Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek (Crocodile God). The temple was built with two symmetric entrances, halls, and sanctuaries; it is the only double temple all over Egypt. Lunch on board and proceed to Aswan city. The rest of the day is dedicated to sailing till Aswan west bank.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Disembarkation, Aswan Excursions & Departure transfer
Disembarkation after breakfast, visit the unfinished obelisk, the high dam and Philae Temple Island. Later on, transfer to your next destination in Aswan (Hotel, Airport, train station).
Meals: Breakfast.
NB: Itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, maybe in sequences but not in visits.
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Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
0 - 05.99 Free of Charge
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room).
Itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, the change will only affect the sequence of the visits, but not in visits themselves.
The Nile Dahabiya departure is dependent on booking at least 4 double cabins to guarantee sailing for 4 nights and 5 cabins for 3 nights Dahabiya Cruise.
The Nile Dahabiya departure is dependent on booking at least 1 double suite to guarantee sailing for 7 nights Dahabiya Cruise.
11 Panorama suites (ca. 21 m²) with twin or large bed
4 Terrace Suites (ca. 33 m²) with large bed, private terrace
Two double beds that can be adjoined together
Dining room with air conditioning
Each cabin has a large bed or twin beds with Egyptian cotton
All cabins have large, panoramic windows
Large windows offer a great view of the Nile in the privacy of their Cabin.
All windows are made of double glass for thermal & sound insulation
All cabins are air-conditioned
Private bath, sink/shower with hair dryer
Air conditioning with individual controls
Heating system
Two double beds that can be adjoined together
Safe box
Minibar with refrigerator
Laundry service & housekeeping
Sun Deck with loungers
Satellite-TV, DVD player
Oriental seating area
Internet access
Water filter
Egypt operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
Power sockets with 2 round pin plug.
Accompanying motorboat (Tugboat) to pull it in case wind is calm
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