Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Departure periods and prices
Displayed fares are the lowest available for 1 Adult.
| Departure | Return | Price | Status | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/12/2024 | 04/01/2025 |
Adult
1,250.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,125.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| Departure | Return | Price | Status | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2025 | 11/01/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 11/01/2025 | 18/01/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 18/01/2025 | 25/01/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 25/01/2025 | 01/02/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| Departure | Return | Price | Status | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2025 | 08/02/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 08/02/2025 | 15/02/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 15/02/2025 | 22/02/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 22/02/2025 | 01/03/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| Departure | Return | Price | Status | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 | 08/03/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 08/03/2025 | 15/03/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 15/03/2025 | 22/03/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 22/03/2025 | 29/03/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 29/03/2025 | 05/04/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| Departure | Return | Price | Status | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | 12/04/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 12/04/2025 | 19/04/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 19/04/2025 | 26/04/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 26/04/2025 | 03/05/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| Departure | Return | Price | Status | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2025 | 10/05/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 10/05/2025 | 17/05/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 17/05/2025 | 24/05/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
| 24/05/2025 | 31/05/2025 |
Adult
1,200.00
$
Teenager
6
to
11
years:
1,080.00
$
|
Insured
|
Booking |
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Day 1 - Arrival in Luxor
Welcome to Luxor, Your Terre d'Egypte agent will meet & assist you at Luxor Airport/Train station and then you will be accompanied to your hotel. Free time at Luxor.
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Day 2 - Visit of the temple of Karnak - Embarkation
Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for the discovery of the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt, Karnak temple, where the god Amon Râ reigned supreme over the Egyptian pantheon for nearly 2000 years. Departure by minibus for Esna to begin your stay on your Dahabiya. Lunch on board, then sailing to the calm, relaxing rhythm of the wind. Dinner and overnight on board.
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Day 3 - Discovery of the temple of Edfu - Walk around Bassaw Island
Breakfast while sailing. Arrival in Edfu. Taking a carriage ride for 15 minutes to the entrance of one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. the Edfu Temple which temple was dedicated to the god Horus. Lunch and navigation in the afternoon. Arrival at Bassaw Island, we go for a (1h30min) walk on the island to visit a very beautiful Egyptian village and meet the locals. In the Evening, prepare for a lively bonfire dinner on the shore with the villagers. Overnight on board.
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Day 4 - Gebel el Silsila plateau and the temple of Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board, then head to explore Gebel el Silsila and its largest sandstone quarry of the Pharaonic era.
You will discover many inscriptions, stelae and decorated tombs, then visit the small rock temple of Pharaoh Horemheb.
Return for another mouthwatering lunch .
Sail to Kom Ombo.
Arriving in a perfect timing at Kom Ombo temple, you will almost be the only ones to enjoy the lovely temple dedicated to the two gods, Sobek the crocodile and Horus the falcon ,at the end of the visit you will pass by the museum of Crocodiles mummies founded in this city .
Back to the dahabeya to have dinner, then navigation to Daraw.
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Day 5 - Visit the popular Daraw Market
After breakfast, a change of scenery guaranteed at the Daraw market. You will stroll through this popular market where the Eastern and African colors and aromas are mixing like symphonies to the eyes and the nostrils to enjoy. Lunch in front of a beautiful sandy beach (Swimming in the sacred river is possible). Navigation to Aswan and stop just before the Aswan Bridge. Dinner and overnight on board.
6
Day 6 - Aswan - Philae Temple
Free morning in Aswan.
Option tours: Possibility to visit the temple of Abou Simbel Or a motorboat tour in the cataracts of Aswan.
Lunch on board.
At afternoon,transfer to Philae temple dedicated to goddess Isis, located on an island 5 km south of Aswan.
Dinner and overnight on board.
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Day 7 - Return to Luxor - Visit of the Valley of the Kings and the temple of Hatshepsut
Early morning transfer to Aswan station and departure by train or by bus to Luxor. we will begin the discovery of Luxor’s West Bank where the Valley of the Kings and the tombs of the mighty pharaohs lie amongst the desert landscapes of the Nile Valley. Next step will be the magnificent mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, then passing by the imposing Colossi of Memnon Return to your hotel . Night in Luxor
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Day 8 - Luxor-End of stay
Breakfast at the hotel The agent of Terre d'Egypte will pick you up from the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Accommodation
- 5 nights on the Nile, aboard our Dahabeya, in a double cabin with a private shower room and toilet. (Supplement for Panoramic suites with private terrace, request it when you register)
- All Cabins have large panoramic windows.
- 2 nights in a hotel in Luxor (type 4/5 * local standards), in a double room and private bathrooms.
- Cabin / single room supplement: contact us for prices (subject to availability, request it when you register)
- Electricity 220v --- 24v at night "Normal electrical outlet Type C"
Food
Our cooker with his great experience in 5 star hotels, we prepare the very good typical Egyptian cuisine very varied often between 6 to 10 different dishes with each meal.
When arriving on the boat, do not forget to ask him if you have any preferences for meals: vegetarian or other food allergies ...
In the morning: pancakes, bread, jam, honey, butter, cheese, milk, coffee, tea, fresh fruit juice
Lunch: chicken, fish, meat, vegetables, mixed salad, rice, pasta, seasonal fruits
Dinner: Different soups every night, mixed salad, rice, meat, chicken, Egyptian pastries …
Drinks: All soft drinks are included on the boat "mineral water, tea, coffee, juice. Only to regulate alcoholic beverages or cans "Beer, wine, Coca ..."
Drinks are not included in hotels and restaurants.
Transfer
- Air-conditioned coach
- 1st class train from Aswan to Luxor
Air travel
Flights not included in the trip price
You can contact us if you want us to help you with your flight search.
Bathroom
All cabins are equipped with private toilets and showers.
Baggage
You must pack all of your belongings in 2 bags: 1 backpack and 1 large flexible travel bag.
- Backpack:
it will be useful for the transport of your personal belongings during the day.
It will also serve as a hand luggage when traveling for all your fragile business (camera ...), valuable (when your accommodation does not have a safe) and for your possible medications.
He will be in the cabin during air transport. Generally, the weight of cabin luggage is limited to 10 kg per person.
- The big bag of flexible travel Or suitcase:
It must contain the rest of your business.
Clothing
The list of clothes must be adapted according to the chosen season.
- 1 sun hat or cap
- 1 scarf or cheche
- T-shirts (prefer short-sleeved t-shirts)
- Wide, light, comfortable and versatile canvas pants. For hiking, you can take capri pants.
- Socks: provide thin socks for hiking and thicker for the evening.
- Sweaters or fleece for the evening.
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 pair of light hiking shoes (firm sole) to wear with socks
- 1 pair of hiking sandals
- 1 pair of sandals or relaxing shoes for the evening (the floors of the Dahabeya being wooden you will be asked to take off your shoes when arriving on the boat).
Equipment
- 1 pair of excellent quality sunglasses
- 1 headlamp or flashlight
- Towels are provided on the Dahabeya and in hotels, just bring your washcloths.
- Sunscreen or sunblock cream
Sleeping
You will find very comfortable beds in the cabins.
Personal Pharmacy
- Your usual medications
- Pain medication: preferably paracetamol
- Double skin for any bulbs
- Mosquito repellent
First aid kit
A first aid kit provided by the agency is under the responsibility of your escort.
Materials Provided
Sheets and towels.
Specific formalities
Visa:
Visa required for Europeen travelers .You can travel to Egypt with your passport or identity card
the easiest way is when you arrive in Egypt for about 25 euros. If traveling with an ID card and purchasing the visa on arrival, provide a photo ID. Our representative will be inside the airport to facilitate your visa upon arrival and will accompany you to your hotel.
Gratuities (Tipping)
This practice is rooted in tradition, and is done as part of an exchange in appreciation of a given work. At the end of a trip, it is customary to show your satisfaction by tipping the team of sailors and guide who accompanied you during your trip. This is of course to evaluate according to the satisfaction brought. Thank you for following the advice of your guides.
Expect 5 euro per person per night (~ 50 euro / person),