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Overview
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
Transfer from Esna to Luxor
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
All tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
Breakfast
3 Nights Accommodation on board Dahabiya on full board basis
Professional Egyptologist guide during your tours.
Meals
Natural water
Tea & coffee
All entrance fees to all sites as mentioned in the itinerary.
Pick up from Aswan airport , station or hotel
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
Tipping.
Personal expenses
What to expect
Day 1: Day tour to Phila temple - Check in Dahabiya - Kom Ombo Temple
Temple of Philae
4h · Admission ticket included
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.
Kom Ombo
Pass by
After lunch on board, continue sailing towards Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo Temple
2h · Admission ticket included
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.
Day 2: Gebel el-Silsila & Edfu Temple
Edfu
2h
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
Edfu Temple
2h · Admission ticket included
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.
Luxor
Pass by
The third stop at Besaw island
Where the boat will moor for the night
Day 3: El-Kab island & Sailing to Esna
2h · Admission ticket included
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.
Esna
Pass by
After this trip, you will be transferred to Dahabyia and start sailing to Esna
Day 4: Day tour to West bank - Check out Dahabiya
Luxor
2h
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:
Valley of the Kings
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Temple of Hatshepsut
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Colossi of Memnon
30m · Admission ticket included
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.
The Karnak Temple
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Luxor
Pass by
Then transfer transfer to Luxor and drop off in any place from your choice in Luxor (Airport – Station – Hotel)
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
at Aswan cornish
End point
at Luxor cornish
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.
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
