4-Day Ultra-Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Day 1: Pickup & Welcome in Aswan

1. Aswan
   1h
   Your journey begins with private pickup from your Aswan hotel or Aswan Airport. Meet your Egyptologist and begin exploring Aswan before settling into your Dahabiya.
2. Temple of Philae
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Travel to the beautiful island sanctuary of Philae and explore the Temple of Isis with your private Egyptologist.
3. Aswan High Dam
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the famous High Dam and discover the modern engineering project that transformed the Nile and created Lake Nasser.
4. Nile River
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Transfer to your luxury Dahabiya, check into your cabin and enjoy lunch onboard. Relax beside the Nile before dinner and your first overnight stay.

Day 2: Abu Simbel Option, Kom Ombo & Nile Sailing

1. Abu Simbel
   8h
   Optional Abu Simbel Temples
   
   Guests selecting this option depart early by private vehicle to Abu Simbel. Explore the extraordinary temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari before returning to Aswan.
2. Nile River
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Sail Toward Kom Ombo
   
   Return to the Dahabiya and enjoy lunch while beginning your journey north along the Nile.
3. Kom Ombo
   1h
   Visit the unique double temple overlooking the Nile, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus, accompanied by your private Egyptologist.
   
   Return to the Dahabiya and continue sailing. Enjoy dinner onboard and a peaceful evening surrounded by the landscapes of Upper Egypt.

Day 3: Esna Temple, Nile Sailing & Luxor

1. Esna Temple ( Temple of Khnum )
   2h · Admission ticket included
   .Explore one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples, dedicated Visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Khnum, famous for its beautifully restored columns and detailed inscriptions.to the falcon god Horus. Your Egyptologist brings its remarkable reliefs and history to life.
2. Nile River Valley
   3h
   Relax onboard as the Dahabiya continues through the Nile Valley toward Luxor.
3. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Arriving in Luxor, explore the immense Karnak Temple complex with your private Egyptologist, including its monumental gateways and spectacular Great Hypostyle Hall.
4. Luxor Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue to elegant Luxor Temple, one of the great monuments of ancient Thebes and especially atmospheric later in the day.
   
   Return to the Dahabiya for dinner and your final overnight stay onboard.

Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure

1. 2h · Admission ticket not included
   Optional Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon
   
   Guests selecting the balloon option start before sunrise with an unforgettable flight above Luxor's West Bank, temples, fields and Nile landscape.
2. Valley of the Kings
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, explore the legendary Valley of the Kings with your Egyptologist. Your standard entrance ticket includes access to three regular royal tombs.
3. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Queen Hatshepsut's magnificent mortuary temple, dramatically built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
4. Colossi of Memnon
   20m
   Stop beside the two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing on the Theban plain for more than 3,000 years.
5. Luxor
   1h
   After completing your West Bank tour, your Dahabiya experience concludes with private transfer to your Luxor hotel or Luxor Airport.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels, Aswan Airport, and selected accommodations in Aswan. Please provide your hotel name or arrival details at booking. Exact pickup time will be confirmed one day before departure..

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children are charged at the adult rate.
• Passport details are required in advance for the necessary travel arrangements and permissions.
• Please advise us of any dietary requirements, allergies, or special requirements before departure.
• Abu Simbel requires an early-morning departure when the option is selected.
• Hot-air balloon flights are subject to weather conditions and authorization from the relevant authorities.
• Sailing times, docking locations, and the order of visits may be adjusted due to Nile navigation, weather, water levels, local authority instructions, or operational requirements.
• Hot Air Balloon Age Requirement: The minimum age to participate in the hot air balloon flight is 6 years. Children under 6 years old are not permitted to participate in the balloon flight.