Nile Breeze Dahabiya

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Luxor’s East Bank – Karnak & Luxor Temples
4 stops
1
Temple of Karnak
Temple of Karnak: Wander the Hypostyle Hall’s towering columns and the sacred Avenue of Sphinxes.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple: Admire Ramses II’s statues and the temple’s illuminated grandeur by night.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Luxor
Evening: Return to your Dahabiya for a welcome dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Admission ticket free
4
Luxor
Evening: Return to your Dahabiya for a welcome dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sailing to Edfu – Relaxation on the Nile
1 stop
5
Edfu
Leisurely sail to Edfu, soaking in riverside villages and palm-fringed shores. Overnight aboard. (Meals: B, L, D)
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Aswan
3 stops
6
Aswan High Dam
Begin your day with a delightful breakfast, and then join your tour guide to explore some of Aswan's captivating tourist attractions. The Aswan High Dam, a modern marvel, was constructed between 1960 and 1970 during President Gamal Abdel Nasser's tenure. This remarkable dam was designed as a collaborative project with the Hydro Project Institute in Moscow to achieve several objectives. It aimed to provide better control over the annual Nile floods, generate hydroelectricity, and increase water storage capacity for irrigation in its vast reservoir, Lake Nasser, and unfortunately, it posed a potential threat to the iconic Abu Simbel and Philae temples.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
7
Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk is a monumental marvel, created under the reign of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC), with the intention of standing at the entrance of the Karnak temple. Known as "Tekhenu," meaning "to pierce the sky," it offers insights into the meticulous craftsmanship involved in crafting obelisks from raw stone and the construction techniques of ancient Egypt. This colossal obelisk reached a towering height of 42 meters and weighed an astonishing 1,200 tons. Unfortunately, it sustained a crack during its construction, and it has remained at its original location to this day.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Temple of Philae
Temple of Philae: A romantic island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Aswan – Abu Simbel (Optional) & Philae Temple
2 stops
9
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Optional Abu Simbel Tour: Journey to Ramses II’s monumental temple, carved into the cliffs. In the early morning hours, you will embark on a journey to visit one of Egypt's most historically significant archaeological sites. This awe-inspiring temple was commissioned by the great King Ramses II (1279-1213 BCE) during Egypt's New Kingdom period (1570-1050 BC) to eternally commemorate his legacy. Abu Simbel comprises two remarkable temples, with the grander one dedicated to Ramses himself. This colossal temple plays a pivotal role in the annual Sun Festival, occurring on the 22nd of February and October each year. During this extraordinary event, the sun's rays illuminate the faces of the four seated statues within the temple: Ramses II, Ptah (the God of creation), Amun (the Creator God), and Ra (the Sun God). The smaller temple adjacent to it is a tribute to Ramses' beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Aswan
Following your visit to Abu Simbel, you will return to Aswan for a hearty lunch.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Kom Ombo – Temple of Sobek & Haroeris
2 stops
11
Kom Ombo
Visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, honoring both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Edfu
Sail to Edfu; overnight aboard. (Meals: B, L, D)
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Return to Luxor – Scenic Nile Sailing
1 stop
13
Luxor
A full day savoring the Nile’s ever-changing vistas en route to Luxor. (Meals: B, L, D)
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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