From Aswan to the Silsileh quarries by felucca - 4 days and 3 nights cruise
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Off the beaten track, Nature travel, Travelling alone and travelling in a group.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane, Car, Train, Tourism bus.
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From 550€ / person
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Detail of the stay : From Aswan to the Silsileh quarries by felucca - 4 days and 3 nights cruise - 6 days
Aswan and Philae
Steps: Assouan
pick-up from hotel, train station or airport.
visit to Philae temple and the unfinished obelisk.
return to the felucca for installation and lunch.
walking tour of the city.
dinner and overnight aboard the felucca.
Abu Simbel and start of navigation
Steps: Assouan
breakfast, then a stroll through the Nubian village of Ghareb Aswan.
optional: morning visit to Abu Simbel temple.
lunch and navigation, admiring the scenery, wildlife and daily life of the villagers.
dinner and overnight aboard the felucca.
Temple of Kom Ombo and village visit
Steps: Kôm-Ombo
breakfast, followed by a visit to the Daraw camel market, Kom Ombo temple and mummification museum.
return on board for lunch, followed by a swim on Bashir Island.
visit to the Jebel El-Silsilah quarry with its steles, chapels and cenotaphs.
dinner and overnight aboard the felucca.
Luxor, Karnek and dinner with local people
Steps: Louxor
breakfast, then departure from the felucca for Luxor or Aswan.
Possibility of adding options such as :
- a visit to Edfu temple, the Valley of the Kings
- hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, if you choose to return to Luxor after leaving the felucca.
West bank of Luxor and meeting the locals
Steps: Louxor
After breakfast, we'll start our day with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. You'll have the opportunity to explore these remarkable historical sites and learn more about the fascinating history of ancient Egypt.
Afterwards, we'll return to the family where we're staying for lunch. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy a carefully prepared meal and appreciate the local cuisine.
In the late afternoon, we'll take a stroll through the village, either on foot or by donkey. You'll be able to discover the daily life of the locals, explore the picturesque alleyways and enjoy the charming village atmosphere.
Dinner and the evening will be spent at our hosts' home, where we'll share a delicious meal and enjoy the family's hospitality.
