5 days, 4 nights
Dahabiya: Esna to Aswan
Four nights under sail from Esna to Aswan, mooring at quiet islands between the temples.
Luxor, Egypt · Photo: Anthony Chen
Day by day
Day 1
Esna and El Hegz Island
Transfer from Luxor to Esna and board your dahabiya for lunch. Sail to El Hegz Island for dinner and the night on board.
Meals: Full board
Day 2
El Kab and Edfu
After breakfast on board, visit the ancient city of El Kab. Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus by horse carriage, then sail on. Dinner and the night on board.
Meals: Full board
Day 3
Gebel el-Silsila and Maneha Island
Sail to Gebel el-Silsila and visit its rock-cut chapels and ancient quarries, then continue to Maneha Island. Dinner and the night on board.
Meals: Full board
Day 4
Kom Ombo, Daraw and Aswan
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, then cross the Nile to the village of Daraw and its famous camel market. Sail to Aswan. Dinner and the night on board.
Meals: Full board
Day 5
Philae and departure
Breakfast and check-out. Visit the Temple of Philae, then transfer for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Cancellation policy
- Cancellations must be approved in writing; an unapproved cancellation is treated as a no-show (100% of the price).
- Up to 31 days before arrival: no charge.
- 30 to 15 days before arrival: 50% of the package price.
- Less than 15 days before arrival: 100% of the price.
Children
- Under 2 years: free of charge.
- 2 to 5 years: 25% of the adult price.
- 6 to 11 years: 50% of the adult price.
- 12 years and over: adult price.
- Child rates apply to children sharing their parents’ room (maximum 2 children per room). Airline tickets may carry an extra fee per child.
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