A luxurious and unforgettable sailing experience along the timeless Nile.
📍 Day 1: Arrival & Luxor East Bank Temples
- Upon your arrival at Luxor airport, pick up and start to explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex and the iconic Luxor Temple, two of Egypt’s most celebrated ancient monuments.
- Embark on your Dahabiya in Luxor and settle into your cabin.
- Enjoy dinner on board and spend the night moored on Luxor’s peaceful West Bank.
📍 Day 2: West Bank Wonders & Sail to Esna
- Sunrise hot air balloon (optional)
- Start your day with a delicious breakfast on board.
- Visit the legendary sites of the West Bank:
- Valley of the Kings – resting place of pharaohs including Tutankhamun.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – an architectural masterpiece.
- Colossi of Memnon – two towering statues guarding ancient Thebes.
- Return for lunch on board, then begin sailing south toward Esna.
- Relax with tea on the Sun Deck as the scenery drifts by.
- Enjoy dinner during the sail and spend the night moored beside a tranquil island.
📍 Day 3: Esna Lock, Edfu Temple & Private Island Experience
- Enjoy breakfast while crossing the Esna Lock, a unique river experience.
- Continue sailing to Edfu, with lunch served during the journey.
- Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
- Sail onward to Al Ramady Island.
- In the evening, delight in a private island dinner, accompanied by an exclusive and authentic Egyptian Rababa musical performance.
📍 Day 4: Kom Ombo, Nile Swim & Aswan Highlights
- Breakfast on board as you sail toward Kom Ombo.
- Explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to both Sobek and Horus the Elder.
- Enjoy lunch on board while sailing south to Aswan.
- Visit the graceful Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, followed by a tour of the impressive High Dam.
- Dinner is served on board while sailing toward Aswan.
- Overnight in Aswan.
📍 Day 5: Abu Simbel & Optional Nubian Village
- Breakfast Box will be ready at the Dahabiya
- you will travel early in the morning to visit the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, one of Ramses II’s most remarkable achievements and a UNESCO World Heritage treasure.
- Return to the Dahabiya for lunch on board.
- In the afternoon, you may opt for a visit to a Nubian Village, where you can meet local families, learn about their culture, and enjoy vibrant Nubian traditions.
- Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
📍 Day 6: Disembarkation
- Transfer to Aswan airport for your Flight to Cairo.