Tour Overview

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Duration

4 Days

Age Range

All ages

Run

Every Monday

Category

Tour package

Guide Language

Free Cancellation

Not Available

Description

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Experience the timeless beauty of the Nile on board the elegant Dahabiya The Orient, a traditional sailing boat that combines luxury, tranquility, and authentic Egyptian charm. This 4-day cruise from Aswan to Esna offers a serene alternative to the large Nile ships, sailing gently past golden landscapes, ancient temples, and peaceful villages. With only four luxury cabins and one terrace suite, this intimate voyage guarantees comfort, personalized service, and an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s heart.


Highlights


Enjoy a 4-day Nile cruise aboard the exclusive Dahabiya The Orient.


Visit ancient temples including Kom Ombo, Edfu, and El Kab.


Sail through Gebel el-Silsila, a site inaccessible to large cruise ships.


Dine under the stars on the tranquil banks of the Nile.


Discover the serenity of Egypt’s countryside with guided walks and local encounters.


Relax in elegantly designed cabins offering boutique-style comfort.

What's Included & Excluded

Everything you need to know about what's covered in your tour

What's Included

5 items covered

5

3-night accommodation on board Dahabiya The Orient

Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

All sightseeing tours as per itinerary

Professional English-speaking guide

Entrance fees to all mentioned sites

Not Included

2 additional items

2

Tips for the crew and guide

Drinks and personal expenses

Tour Itinerary

Day by Day

1

Aswan • Kom Ombo • Gebel el-Silsila

Aswan
Pick-up from your address in Aswan around 9 AM and transfer to embark on the Dahabiya The Orient, your luxurious home for the next three nights. Begin your sail towards a small Nile island for a countryside walk, followed by lunch on board or on the island. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. The journey proceeds to Gebel el-Silsila, a mystical site where large cruise ships cannot stop. Dinner is served on the riverbank beneath a starlit sky. Overnight on board.
2

Edfu • El Fawaza

Aswan
After breakfast, explore the rock-cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti I, Ramses II, and Merenptah, and the sandstone quarries of Gebel el-Silsila. Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt. In the evening, moor at a quiet island and enjoy dinner on board or around a campfire by the Nile. Overnight on board.
3

El Kab • Esna

Aswan
Cruise to El Kab, the ancient city of Nekheb, one of Egypt’s oldest archaeological sites. Visit its temples and cliff tombs before continuing your voyage towards Esna. Relax on deck and enjoy your final evening surrounded by the peaceful Nile scenery. Overnight on board.
4

Esna (Disembarkation)

Aswan
After breakfast on board, disembark in Esna, marking the end of your unforgettable Nile Dahabiya cruise. Transfer to your preferred address.

Flexible Pricing Plans

Dahabiya

Starting from
1000

Frequently Asked Questions

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