Dahabiya Nile Cruise: Aswan to Luxor - 4 Days/3 Nights

4.6
(33 reviews)

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

Embark on a captivating Dahabyia, beginning in Aswan with a warm welcome and a scenic sail to a small island, followed by a visit to the stunning Temple of Kom Ombo. Over the next three days, explore remarkable sites including Gebel el Silsila, the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, and the ancient town of El Kab. Experience the grandeur of the Valley of the Kings, the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the majestic Karnak Temple before concluding your journey in Luxor. This itinerary offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes, making for an unforgettable adventure along the Nile. As you will have the opportunity to visit the most important sightseeing in Aswan and Luxor as well.

What's Included

Tea & coffee
Transfer from Esna to Luxor
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
All tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Professional Egyptologist guide during your tours.
Meals
Natural water
All Fees and Taxes
Pick up from Aswan airport , station or hotel
All entrance fees to all sites as mentioned in the itinerary.
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
3 Nights Accommodation on board Dahabiya on full board basis
Tipping.
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up you from any hotel in Aswan. Our professional tour leader will be holding a sign with your name on it. Airport or train station pick-up is available with an extra charge.

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Meeting point

at Aswan cornish

End point
Luxor

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Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day tour to Phila temple - Check in Dahabiya - Kom Ombo Temple

    3 stops
  • 1
    Temple of Philae

    Pick up from your hotel in Aswan by your Egyptologist tour guide to visit the Philae Temple, devoted to the goddess Isis. after finishing your tour you will board your Dahabiya sailing boat. The first day’s sailing takes you to a small Nile island for a walk in the countryside.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Kom Ombo

    After lunch on board, continue sailing towards Kom Ombo

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Temple of Kom Ombo

    Next step continue to visit: Temple of Kom Ombo Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder - After this trip, you will be transferred to Dahabyia to continue sailing towards Gebel el-Silsila.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Gebel el-Silsila & Edfu Temple

    3 stops
  • 4
    Edfu

    Enjoy amazing sunrise while relaxing on the sundeck. After enjoying the breakfast start sailing -First Stop at Gebel el-Silsila Watching from the Dahabiya the rock-cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti I, Ramses II, and Merenptah and the sandstone quarries at Gebel el-Silsila. Then sail continues to Edfu

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Temple of Horus

    Upon arrival to Edfu meet your guide who will accompany you to visit: Edfu Temple the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus avenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Luxor

    The third stop at Besaw island Where the boat will moor for the night

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    El-Kab island & Sailing to Esna

    2 stops
  • 7

    After enjoying the breakfast sailing to El Kab Upon arrival to El Kab met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit: El Kab The ancient town of Nekheb is one of the oldest and most significant archaeological sites on the Nile where you can visit the remains of its temples and some of the tombs cut into the cliffs.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Esna

    After this trip, you will be transferred to Dahabyia and start sailing to Esna

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Day tour to West bank - Check out Dahabiya

    6 stops
  • 9
    Luxor

    After enjoying the breakfast check out from Dahabyia and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Valley of the Kings

    Valley of the Kings: The magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding Tomb of King Tutankhamun. After the east bank end of our service with amazing unforgettable memories.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

    Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Colossi of Memnon

    On the way visit: Collossi of Memnon The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank. These magnificent colossi, each cut from a single block of stone and weighing 1000 tonnes, sat at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, the largest on the west bank. Egyptologists are currently excavating the temple and their discoveries can be seen behind the colossi.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Temple of Karnak

    Then proceed to witness Karnak Temple Karnak is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons, and obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad but also to the greater glory of pharaohs. The site covers more than 2 sq km; it's large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals. At its heart is the Temple of Amun, the earthly 'home' of the local god. Built, added to, dismantled, restored, enlarged, and decorated over nearly 1500 years, Karnak was the most important place of worship in Egypt during the New Kingdom.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Luxor

    Then transfer transfer to Luxor and drop off in any place from your choice in Luxor (Airport – Station – Hotel)

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tour Egypt Club - Private Day Tours

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Multi-day Cruises
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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