4 days or as long as 7 days
Luxor / Aswan
The African Queen Dahabiya Nile Cruise offers an unforgettable journey on a 45-meter vessel with 10 spacious cabins. Eight cabins come with either a double bed or twin beds, ample cupboard space, and double windows for enjoying the scenery. The windows have shutters for a darker room and can open to let in the gentle breeze, with mosquito screens for added comfort. Each cabin features a large bathroom with modern amenities, including power showers and fluffy Egyptian cotton towels, perfect for refreshing after a day of exploration.
The African Queen also boasts two suite cabins at the rear, each with a private verandah adorned with colorful traditional floor cushions. These verandahs are perfect for enjoying a nightcap or stargazing, offering a view of the unpolluted night sky filled with millions of stars.
The deck of the African Queen is designed for relaxation, with soft, comfortable seating in an African theme. There are shaded areas under a canvas canopy and sunny spots at the front of the boat. Rattan chairs and deck chairs are plentiful, allowing you to admire the beautiful Egyptian landscape and its abundant wildlife as you sail by.
Dinner is typically served on the deck, but if the evening air is too chilly, the salon provides an excellent dining area. Spanning the width of the boat, the salon offers comfortable seating all around, ideal for conversations with fellow passengers or quietly relaxing with a book.
Unlike larger cruise ships, dahabiyas and sandals can berth at various points along the Nile, offering a flexible itinerary and a more intimate exploration of the river.
Trips can range from 4 to 7 days, with the 7-day itinerary being the most popular.
Day 1: Luxor Arrive in Luxor and meet your tour guide. Start your exploration with visits to the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall and marvel at the ancient statues and columns. Board your dahabiya boat and enjoy lunch and dinner onboard.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Day 2: West Bank and Sailing Explore the west bank of the Nile, visiting the Necropolis of Thebes, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. In the afternoon, return to the boat and set sail for El Kab.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: El Kab and Edfu Visit the village of El Kab, see the local crafts, and explore the Tombs of Nekbet. Return to the boat and sail to Edfu. Visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Sailing to Silsila Enjoy a full day of sailing to the Quarries at Silsila. Watch local fishermen and identify various bird species. Moor at Silsila for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Gebel El Silsila and Kom Ombo Visit Gebel El Silsila, an important sandstone quarry site with a chapel dedicated to Horemheb. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo and moor at Manhea for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Kom Ombo and Sailing to Aswan Visit the Great Temple of Kom Ombo, which features a unique double design to serve two sets of gods. Sail towards Aswan, stopping at Companea Village for a guided walk through the village.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Aswan After breakfast, visit Philae Temple and the High Dam in Aswan. Transfer to Aswan airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Dahabiya Prices:
1490
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Vacation21338073923In Egypt, you can have a very special experience to sail on the longest river in the world ” The Nile River“. To have such an exceptional tour, you need to be on board a Nile cruise keeping in mind that there are a lot of different Nile Cruises from different categories. The most recommended Nile cruise categories in Egypt are the 5 * and the 5 * High Deluxe categories. Prices differ from one cruise to another based on the installations on each cruise and based on the time you would like to visit Egypt, to check all the Nile River Cruise possibilities with the different prices Budget, please check our best Nile Cruises suggested.
Keeping in mind that Egypt is a conservative society, dress moderately as you wich, but of course, light cotton clothes are preferred during the summer, and a cover for your head like a hat or scarf to protect you from the sun, a jacket for the winter nights will come in handy, and something comfortable for your feet like sneakers or a flip flop.
The best and the most suitable time to have a perfect Nile cruise holiday
, you’ll find that the period from the end of October till the middle of April is the best season ever to plan your Nile cruise holiday in.
You can choose any time between the mentioned period to have your holiday
but kindly notice that Easter and Christmas seasons in Egypt are considered the peaked seasons with the highest prices In all the year, so kindly put this in mind while planning your marvelous Nile Cruise vacation in the land of Pharaohs, still, you’ll get the most inimitable affordable tour prices from our side to enjoy the beast dream holiday.
There are two types of Nile cruises in Egypt, the first one is the private Nile river cruises also known as” Dahabiya” which has about 10 cabins, and the standard, more common group, the Nile cruises which has about 150 cabins equipped with everything a traveler could desire.
The Nile cruise is basically a fully equipped sailing hotel that holds a sun deck, a full entertaining center, an inner swimming pool, lounge bar, discotheque, a marvelous restaurant, a spa, beauty center, a laundry, gift shops, and a safe deposit box, and everything you would expect from a hotel.
The Nile Cruise sails between the two enchanting cities of Luxor and Aswan or vice versa where everyone can explore the divine Karnak temples Complex, the legendary Valley of the Kings, the mesmerizing Hatshepsut temple, the unique Kom Ombo temple the majestic Philae temple, the glorious Edfu temple, the Great unfinished obelisk, and various more.
The best activity by far is being on board a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the pure nature of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert on a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.
There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas, new years eve, and Easter.
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