Dahabiya Cruise Package
Dahabiya cruise 6 days 5 nights
A Dahabiya tour combines the comforts of the finest Nile cruisers with the gentler pace and intimate atmosphere of a Nile felucca.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Esna – El Hegz Island
Leaving Luxor behind 60 KM to Esna. You sail to El Hegz Island, a small island in the north of Edfu. During the trip, lunch will be served and guests can enjoy the views. After arrival at El Hegz Island, dinner will be served on board. Overnight on board.
Day 02: Edfu Temple – Fawaza Island
You will enjoy breakfast while sailing till you reach Edfu . After lunch, visit the Edfu temple, one of the largest and most intact monuments in Egypt. you will explore the bazaar to barter for souvenirs, spices or perfumes. Then set sail to Fawaza Island . Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3: Gabal – Menaha Island
Early to Gebel el Silsila to visit the temple.Then sail four to five hours to Meneha Island. Dinner will be served on the upper deck of the boat, in front of the illuminated temple, with music to add to the atmosphere. Overnight on board.
Day 4: Kom Ombo – Daraw
After breakfast, you sail on to Kom Ombo . Visit the Greco Roman Temple at Kom Ombo, built symmetrically with two entrances, two halls and two sanctuaries dedicated to Horus the elder and crocodile god Sobek. Lunch will be served later on the way to Daraw, where you will visit the animal and vegetables market (El Souk), famous for its camel market. We will then sail to the small island of Kopania (5 hours), where we will enjoy dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5: Aswan
Enjoy the luxury of days gone by as you sail to Aswan. When you arrive at Aswan, you will visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae, the unfinished obelisk, and the granite quarries of the souk of Aswan. Upon returning to the ship, a farewell dinner with Arabic and oriental music. Overnight on board.
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, we will disembark about 10 am in Aswan, where you will continue on to your other destinations.
Inclusions
-Cabin 2 people,in Dahabeya 5 nights
-Meals: Full board during the cruise.
-Visits as mentioned above
-All the transfers (private, air-conditioned minibus, with driver) & English speaking guide
-Transfer from your address in Luxor to the Dahabiya and transfer from the Dahabiya to your address in Aswan
-All the taxes
-Entry fees for the sites
Exclusions
? International Airfare
? Entry visa to Egypt
? Any optional tours