6-Day Luxury Dahabiya Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Your trip at a glance

Duration

5 Nights / 6 Days

Route

Aswan → Luxor

Price

From $1,750 per person

Travel style

Private: just your group, guide and driver

Enjoy a 6-day, 5-night luxury dahabiya cruise from Aswan to Luxor, combining elegant Nile sailing with unforgettable historical experiences. Explore Philae Temple, the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, Kom Ombo Temple, Gebel El-Silsila, Edfu Temple, and Esna. Conclude your journey in Luxor with visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.

• Philae Temple
• Aswan High Dam
• Unfinished Obelisk
• Kom Ombo Temple
• Edfu Temple
• Temple of Khnum
• Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon
• Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple

Day-by-day programme

1. Day 1Embarkation from Aswan

   Location:

   Aswan

   Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your Egyptologist tour guide and visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Continue to the Aswan High Dam before boarding your luxury dahabiya. Enjoy lunch on board, relax while admiring the Nile scenery, and have dinner on board. Overnight on the dahabiya in Aswan.

   Included today: Overnight on the dahabiya

2. Day 2Abu Simbel Temples

   Location:

   Aswan

   Depart early in the morning for Abu Simbel by private vehicle or arranged transfer. Explore the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, famous for their colossal statues and remarkable relocation project. After the visit, return to Aswan and rejoin the dahabiya, subject to the vessel’s sailing schedule. Enjoy dinner and overnight on board.

   Included today: Overnight on the dahabiya

3. Day 3Kom Ombo Temple

   Location:

   Kom Ombo

   Enjoy breakfast on board as the dahabiya sails north along the Nile. Visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Continue sailing through picturesque river landscapes, passing traditional villages and lush agricultural fields. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board. Overnight on the dahabiya.

   Included today: Overnight on the dahabiya

4. Day 4Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus

   Location:

   Edfu

   After breakfast, sail toward Gebel El-Silsila, the ancient sandstone quarry site that supplied stone for many Egyptian temples. Explore its rock-cut shrines and historical remains, subject to access arrangements. Continue toward Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples of ancient Egypt. Return to the dahabiya for dinner and overnight on board.

   Included today: Overnight on the dahabiya

5. Day 5 Temple of Khnum

   Location:

   Esna

   Enjoy breakfast while sailing toward Esna. Depending on the schedule, visit the Temple of Khnum, renowned for its impressive columns and astronomical decorations. Continue sailing toward Luxor, enjoying the peaceful scenery of the Nile Valley. Lunch and dinner are served on board, with overnight on the dahabiya.

   Included today: Overnight on the dahabiya

6. Day 6Disembark in Luxor

   Location:

   Luxor

   After breakfast, disembark and explore Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. After completing the sightseeing tour, transfer to your hotel, Luxor Airport, or your next destination.

   Included today: End of our services.