Egypt
Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
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3
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210 $
Essentialpoints
Traditional Egyptian boat (Dahabiya) experience
Unique site visits and excursions
Delicious traditional meals prepared onboard
Attentive personal service for a personalized experience.
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Luxury
Experience luxury & magic on a Nile river cruise on a traditional Egyptian boat (Dahabiya) with a 3-day itinerary from Aswan to Esna. Discover unique sites & enjoy personalized service
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in ancient Egypt with charm and elegance as you sail the Nile aboard a Dahabiya, a traditional Egyptian boat. This exclusive 3-day journey will allow you to discover the wonders of Upper Egypt, from relaxing on the deck to savoring freshly prepared traditional
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dishes. Visit unique sites such as the temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Gebel El Silsila, and enjoy attentive service for a personalized experience. Book now to experience an unforgettable adventure in ancient Egypt.
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Day 1 - Aswan check in dahabyia - Visit Kom Ombo temple
Transfer from downtown Aswan to your Dahabeya (the exact location will be provided later).
Lunch and start of the cruise. In the late afternoon, visit the temple of the crocodile god, the temple of Kom Ombo.
Sailing, dinner, and overnight on board.
Assouan
Lunch - Dinner
Day 2 - Gebel Silsilah - Edfou temple
Enjoy breakfast on the Dahabiya Nile cruise, and then visit the famous quarrying of Gebel Silsilah. Next your Dahabiya will sail to Edfou where you will be taken to see the Temple of Edfou. This is the best preserved ancient cult temple ever discovered in Egypt. After your tour, you will sail towards Esna. Enjoy sailing. Over night on Dahabyia board
Edfou
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day 3 - Esna - Luxor
After breakfast, arrival at the Esna docking point. It's time to say goodbye to the boat.
Transfer by minibus to downtown Luxor.
Esna
Breakfast
Price Includes
All Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
Accommodation on Dahabiya 3 Days/2 Nights (Full Board)
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
Expert speaking tour guide during the visits
All service charges & taxes
Price Excludes
Personal expenses
Tipping
Sebastian L
Dahabiya cruise - way better than big cruise ship but still quite some room for improvement
We had a mixed experience: Positives: - Dahabiya was in a great shape and everything was very clean - Rooms are very comfortable and we were lucky to get one out to the back of the boat - Beds are
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e very comfortable - Food was generally good but one day there were only fish options (which my wife does not eat) - Crew was very friendly with good service - Khaled, our tour guide, was friendly, informative and very helpful - Choosing a Dahabiya was a good choice. I could have not imagined being on one of the big cruise ships. We enjoyed the slow pace and how quiet it was on the boat. - The sites visited were very interesting and stopping at Geleb il-Sisila for the night was great Negatives: - In Edfu, going from the boat to the temple by horse carriage really ruined my day (and that of many others) - horses were in really bad condition and other mode of transportation should be offered - On our last night we docked in Esna. Since being on a Dahabiya, I expected to again stop somewhere peaceful and quiet for the night. Instead, we docked where there were many other boats as well as a busy street. There were several peaceful and quiet places we could have stopped 30 mins before reaching Esna. Most other passengers were also very surprised about the choice of location for docking. - Several guest wanted to spend New Year's Eve celebrating until midnight and we enjoyed that there was a local music group on board though they only stayed for about one hour until 21.00. After this it was a constant battle about having music until midnight. - When booking a Dahabiya, I expected that this is only propelled by wind or the current of the river. Instead, it was pulled by a tow boat... It would be great if this could be mentioned in the FAQs or in the details of the booking. - Regarding tipping, it would be great if there could be already two envelopes (tour guide, crew) in the room on arrival with short instructions. Also, it would be great if you could give some advice beforehand regarding appropriate amounts.
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Sebastian L
Dahabiya cruise - way better than big cruise ship but still quite some room for improvement
Positives:
- Dahabiya was in a great shape and everything was very clean
- Rooms are very comfortable and we were lucky to get one out to the back of the boat
- Beds are very comfortable
- Food
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d was generally good but one day there were only fish options (which my wife does not eat)
- Crew was very friendly with good service
- Khaled, our tour guide, was friendly, informative and very helpful
- Choosing a Dahabiya was a good choice. I could have not imagined being on one of the big cruise ships. We enjoyed the slow pace and how quiet it was on the boat.
- The sites visited were very interesting and stopping at Geleb il-Sisila for the night was great
Negatives:
- In Edfu, going from the boat to the temple by horse carriage really ruined my day (and that of many others) - horses were in really bad condition and other mode of transportation should be offered
- On our last night we docked in Esna. Since being on a Dahabiya, I expected to again stop somewhere peaceful and quiet for the night. Instead, we docked where there were many other boats as well as a busy street. There were several peaceful and quiet places we could have stopped 30 mins before reaching Esna. Most other passengers were also very surprised about the choice of location for docking.
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Giuseppe Fiocco
Egypt Nile Cruise
Our tour guide, Khaled, was an absolute delight on our boat trip down the Nile in Egypt. From the moment we met him at the dock, we knew we were in good hands.
Khaled was extremely knowledgeable
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e about the history and culture of Egypt, and he was able to bring the sights we saw along the way to life with his vivid storytelling. He was also patient and kind, taking the time to answer all of our questions and make sure that we were comfortable and happy throughout the trip.
One of the things that really stood out about Khaled was his passion for his country and its people. He was proud to share with us the beauty of the Nile and the rich history of the ancient civilizations that once thrived along its banks. His enthusiasm was contagious, and we left the trip feeling like we had gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of Egypt.
Overall, we had an incredible experience on our boat trip down the Nile, and much of that was thanks to Khaled's excellent guidance and leadership. We highly recommend him as a tour guide and would not hesitate to book with him again in the future. Thank you, Khaled, for an unforgettable journey!
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Lol Van Pizzi
Beautiful cruise on the Nile
Really nice cruise on the river Nile from Aswan to Louxor with nice crew, incredible food and guide Khaled.
dzareth
3d2n dahabiya tour
The dahabiya tour covers similar sites in 3d2n when most other companies require 3 to 5 nights on the boat. So it is an excellent alternative for those who wants to experience the dahabiya but only
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y have a short time to spare. Kinder on the budget too. The cabin is comfortable and clean and the food is delicious. Hussein and his crew is friendly and accommodating and guide Khaled has been helpful to explain Egyption mythology and history. The schedule arranged was also good as we avoided peak crowds. Highly recommended!
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