Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor 4 days - 3 nights
2024
A Dahabiya cruise on the Nile is the most unique, authentic and exclusive way to discover the Nile in elegance and comfort. Dahabiyas are traditional sailing boats with private en-suite cabins, originally designed to carry 19th-century travelers up and down the Nile in comfort. For those wishing to experience culture, history and relaxation while cruising along the Nile Valley, there's no better option than a Dahabiya cruise.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Off the beaten track, Local stay, Great classics, Travelling alone and travelling in a group.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
You can go all year round.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane, Car, Train, Tourism bus.
DAHABIYA NILE SAILING
From 700€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor 4 days - 3 nights - 4 days
From Aswan to Daraw
Steps: Assouan
Pick-up from your place of residence.
Noon: installation on board the Dahabiya. Lunch and navigation. Dinner and overnight on board in Daraw.
Possibility of swimming or kayaking. * If you wish to kayak, please inform us two days before the start of the excursion on board the Dahabiya so that we can make sure we have kayaks available.
Kom Ombo and Selsela
Steps: Kôm-Ombo
Breakfast on board. In the town of Daraw, you'll learn how to shop like a local at the market, visit a camel barn and learn more about the camel trade. You'll then visit a Nubian town. Finally, you'll discover the temple of Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Sail to El Selsela, an ancient sandstone quarry and sanctuary.
Dinner and overnight on board near Bisaw.
Bisaw and Edfu
Steps: Edfou
Breakfast in a local home or on board. Explore Bisaw Island, wander through the farms and meet the locals. Join the men in their boats to share the experience of fishing on the Nile. Drive to Edfu, where horse-drawn carriages will take you to visit the Temple of Horus. Lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight on board at El Hegz.
From Esna to Luxor
Steps: Louxor
Breakfast on board. Sailing to Esna. Departure from the dahabiya after breakfast. Visit the temple, the restored caravanserai and the market. Esna is part of the Luxor governorate.
