Navigation on the sacred river, on the Nile aboard. A very comfortable traditional boat And stroll in the Egyptian countryside in the heart of the palm groves , sugar cane fields and among the villages with colorful houses. They have a low draft, so they can dock on small islands with less touristy because large boats can not stop there. This allows to appreciate the authentic life of the Egyptian villagers, to be close to nature. These boats are also perfect for a family holiday.

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WHAT ARE THESE SAILBOATS?

THE DAHABEYA (OR DAHABIEH …) It is a boat from 24 to 46 meters long, it has two large sails. This small historic boat, already present at the time of the pharaohs, was used by royal families, in the last century, at the time of King Farouk. His name is dahabeya because he was decorated with gold, and gold in Arabic is pronounced dahabe. It has 60 cm maximum draft, 4 to 8 cabins very comfortable with a small bridge luxury.

very comfortable boats. They have a low draft, so they can dock on small islands beautiful and wonderful, less touristy because large boats can not stop there. This allows to appreciate the authentic life of the Egyptian villagers, to be close to nature. These boats are also perfect for a family holiday.

Highlights of this itinerary

Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, West Bank, Valley of the Kings.
Itinerary notes: B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner.

Tour could be arranged
Every Saturday from Luxor

Day 1 – Saturday – Arrival Luxor -Overnight Hotel in Luxor.

Day 2 – Sunday -Visit Karnak Temple . Esna – Embark Nile Dahabeya. Sail to Edfu.

Day 3 – Monday – Visit the Edfu Temple – The island of Bassaw.

Day 4 – Tuesday – Careers of Silsila- Kom Ombo.

Day 5 – Wednesday – Daraw -Philae.

Day 6 – Thursday – Aswan.

Day 7 – Friday – Luxor-Valley of the Kings -Hatshepsut.

Day 8 – Saturday – Check-out after breakfast- – Transfer to Luxor Airport or railway station.

Day 1

Arrival Luxor - Welcome to Egypt

Arrive at Luxor Airport or railway station where our representative will meet and assist you through customs and then you claim your baggage. You will be transferred to your selected hotel . Overnight at your Hotel.

Meal: Dinner

Day 2

Sunday - Karnak- Embarkation at Esna-Nile Valley

Breakfast at the hotel. Start your day with a visit to the Temples of Karnak. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex as your guide explains how the massive facade was constructed. On entering the Temples of Karnak you will see each legacy left by the various pharaohs as the complex grew even larger. The deeper you go into the complex, the further back in time you will travel, with the oldest ruins dating back over 3,000 years.

Walking through the Great Court into the Great Hypostyle Hall, it’s hard not to be overwhelmed by the 134 columns towering above you like an ancient forest. At the rear of the complex you will find the sacred lake where centuries ago pharaohs and their offerings to the gods were purified. After a tour of the complex, you will have additional free time to explore at leisure.

At noon, Departure by road to Esna (1:30), the home port of your Dahabiyah. Welcome aboard! Welcome by the crew, visit of the boat, installation. And here we go, the Dahabiyah leaves the dock, here you are in the middle of the Nile. Lunch on board. Afternoon of calm sailing with the rhythm of the wind. You begin to relax while the Dahabiyah is in vogue. Your stopover for the night is Edfu.