5-Day Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Experience the beauty and history of the Nile on a 5-day, 4-night luxury Dahabiya cruise from Luxor to Aswan. This intimate sailing journey combines Egypt's most famous ancient sites with peaceful cruising through the Nile Valley, traditional villages, islands, and beautiful countryside. Your journey begins in Luxor with pickup and exploration of the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, King , Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon. You will then sail south toward Edfu, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, continue to Kom Ombo, and finish your journey in Aswan with visits to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Unlike larger cruise ships, a Dahabiya provides a smaller and more peaceful sailing experience, with opportunities to enjoy quieter areas of the Nile and traditional riverside scenery. Exact sailing and overnight locations can vary according to the selected Dahabiya and sailing conditions.

What's Included

Taxes and service charges
4 nights accommodation aboard the Dahabiya
Pickup in Luxor and Drop-off anywhere in Aswan
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Private air-conditioned transportation
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Entrance fees to sightseeing attractions (if selected)
Private Egyptologist tour guide(if selected)
Motorboat to Philae Temple
Tips and gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel in Luxor, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or another agreed location.

Drop-off point

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pickup in Luxor | Luxor West Bank | Embarkation on the Dahabiya

    6 stops
  • 1
    Luxor

    Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel in Luxor, Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, or another agreed location. Meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel comfortably by private air-conditioned vehicle to begin your sightseeing.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Valley of the Kings

    Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal cemetery of the New Kingdom pharaohs. Explore selected royal tombs and admire their colorful paintings, hieroglyphics, and scenes depicting ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

    Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, one of Luxor's most remarkable monuments. Explore its large terraces, colonnades, statues, and beautifully decorated areas while learning about the reign of Queen Hatshepsut.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Colossi of Memnon

    Make a short stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Enjoy time for photos and learn about the huge mortuary temple that once stood behind these famous statues.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Temple of Karnak

    Continue to Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most impressive religious sites in ancient Egypt. Explore its massive pylons, towering columns, statues, and sacred areas dedicated to the Theban gods.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Luxor

    After completing your Luxor sightseeing, you will be transferred to your Dahabiya for check-in and embarkation. Enjoy lunch onboard, settle into your cabin, and relax while beginning your peaceful journey along the Nile.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Edfu Temple | Gebel El-Silsila | Sailing Along the Nile

    2 stops
  • 7
    Temple of Horus

    After breakfast onboard, continue sailing toward Edfu. Upon arrival, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Explore its impressive pylons, courtyards, columns, sanctuary, and detailed reliefs dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    Continue your journey to Gebel El-Silsila, an important ancient sandstone quarry area along the Nile. Explore this peaceful archaeological site and learn about the ancient quarrying techniques used to obtain sandstone for many Egyptian temples and monuments.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Kom Ombo Temple | Sailing to Aswan

    2 stops
  • 9
    Temple of Kom Ombo

    After breakfast, visit the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore its symmetrical design, impressive columns, ancient reliefs, and sacred areas while learning about the temple's religious significance.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • Aswan (Pass by)

    After visiting Kom Ombo, return to the Dahabiya and continue sailing toward Aswan. Enjoy lunch onboard and spend the afternoon relaxing on deck while admiring the beautiful Nile scenery and traditional riverside life.

    • Day 4

    Aswan Attractions | Final Night on the Dahabiya

    3 stops
  • 10
    Aswan High Dam

    Begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most important modern engineering projects. Learn about its role in flood control, water management, irrigation, and electricity generation.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Unfinished Obelisk

    Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. See the enormous unfinished monument and learn how ancient Egyptian craftsmen worked with massive blocks of granite.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 12
    Temple of Philae

    Take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis. Explore its impressive gateways, columns, reliefs, and sacred chambers while enjoying its peaceful island setting. After completing your Aswan sightseeing, return to the Dahabiya. Enjoy lunch, relax onboard, and spend your final evening enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 5

    Disembarkation in Aswan | Final Departure

    1 stop
  • 13
    Aswan

    Enjoy your final breakfast onboard the Dahabiya before checking out and completing your disembarkation in Aswan. After disembarkation, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your chosen location in Aswan, including your hotel, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or another agreed destination.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Egypt Gate 1 Travel

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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