Embrace 1 Dahabiya

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Aswan – City Highlights Tour
4 stops
1
Aswan
Upon arrival in Aswan, our representative will greet you and transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your Dahabiya cruise. Check-in is scheduled before noon. Settle into your elegant cabin and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on board while soaking in the peaceful Nile atmosphere.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Aswan High Dam
In the afternoon, start your guided exploration of Aswan’s treasures. Begin with a visit to the High Dam, an iconic modern engineering marvel built during President Gamal Abdel Nasser’s era in 1960 to protect Egypt from Nile flooding.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Temple of Philae
Continue by motorboat across the Nile to reach the Philae Temple, beautifully relocated on Agilkia Island. This temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was constructed during the Greco-Roman period and is renowned for its harmonious blend of Egyptian and Roman architecture.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Aswan
Return to your Dahabiya for a relaxing evening. Dinner is served on board, and the rest of the night is at leisure in Aswan.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sailing to Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
3 stops
5
Temple of Kom Ombo
Enjoy breakfast on board as the Dahabiya begins sailing toward Kom Ombo. Accompanied by your Egyptologist guide, disembark to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dramatically perched on the Nile's edge. This unique temple is dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder—and features symmetrical twin sanctuaries.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Edfu
Afterward, return to the Dahabiya to continue sailing. Have lunch on the sun deck as you watch traditional river life unfold along the fertile banks—scenes unchanged for centuries.
Admission ticket free
7
Temple of Horus
In the afternoon, you’ll stop in Edfu. Travel by traditional horse-drawn carriage to reach the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved monuments, dating back to the Ptolemaic period. Its towering pylons, intricate carvings, and mythological inscriptions offer a powerful look into Egypt’s spiritual past. After your guided tour, return to the Dahabiya and unwind.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Luxor West Bank – Tombs & Temples
5 stops
8
Luxor
Wake up to breakfast as the Dahabiya reaches the enchanting city of Luxor. Disembark to begin your journey through the West Bank of Thebes, home to some of the most significant burial sites and temples of ancient Egypt. Christian Coptic Cairo: The first part of the tour takes you to Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo, where you'll explore locations significant to the Holy Family's journey in Egypt. You will visit: Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara: A place where the spiritual presence of the Holy Family is deeply felt. The Hanging Church: A historic Coptic Christian church that hangs over the ancient Babylon Fortress. Ben Ezra Synagogue: An old Jewish synagogue with a rich history.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Valley of the Kings
Start with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs from the New Kingdom were laid to rest in elaborately decorated tombs. Masjid Amr Ibn Elas Mosque: Built in 642 A.D. by the Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas in the El Fustat area. El Sultan Hassan Mosque (Madrasa El Sultan Hassan): This massive Mamluk-era mosque and madrassa were founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D. It is located near The Citadel in Cairo. Al-Rifa'i Mosque: Located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, this mosque, dating from around 1361, was designed to complement the older structure. This comprehensive tour allows you to explore the cultural and religious heritage of Cairo, from its Christian Coptic roots to its Islamic architectural wonders.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built into limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Admire its unique colonnaded design, which honors one of Egypt’s most powerful queens.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Colossi of Memnon
Before returning, pause at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues of King Amenhotep III that have stood guard for over 3,000 years.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Luxor
After your excursion, return to the cruise for lunch. The afternoon is yours to relax on board or explore at your own pace. Enjoy dinner on the Dahabiya and overnight in Luxor.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Check Out – Luxor East Bank Exploration
3 stops
13
Temple of Karnak
After breakfast, check out from your Dahabiya cruise at 08:00 AM. Begin your final guided tour on the East Bank of Luxor, starting with the majestic Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever constructed. Walk along the Sacred Way flanked by ram-headed sphinxes and marvel at towering obelisks, colossal statues, and intricately carved hieroglyphs.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
14
Luxor Temple
Next, proceed to Luxor Temple, beautifully lit by natural sunlight. Originally constructed by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, it was once connected to Karnak via the Grand Avenue of Sphinxes.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Luxor
After completing your exploration, you’ll be transferred by private vehicle to your desired location in Luxor, marking the end of your unforgettable Dahabiya Nile journey.
30 minutes • 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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