7 days, 6 nights
Dahabiya: Luxor and Aswan
Luxor’s temples and tombs, then five nights under sail from Esna to Aswan.
Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt · Photo: Alessandro Santoro
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temple
Arrival in Luxor, where we meet you. Visit the temple complex of Karnak and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Full board
Day 2
West Bank, Esna and El Hegz Island
Visit the Valley of the Kings, where 62 painted royal tombs have been found, the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the two giant Colossi of Memnon in front of the temple of Amenhotep III. Transfer to Esna, board your dahabiya and sail to El Hegz Island. Overnight on board.
Meals: Full board
Optional extra: Sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the temples and tombs of Luxor’s West Bank.
Day 3
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 4
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 5
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 6
Aswan and Philae
Visit the Temple of Philae, then enjoy a free afternoon on board in Aswan. Overnight on board.
Meals: Full board
Day 7
Departure from Aswan
Breakfast, check-out and 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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